Expert: RITA - 12/11/2004

Question
Hi Rita,


I'm writing an article for my grad journalism class about couples who met online. I'm wondering if online dating sites, as they've become more popular and prevalent, have become a new way to cheat on a spouse. It seems like there are dating sites out there for people who are looking for just about anything, and I wonder if you knew about any sites that are just for this purpose (meeting someone with the intention of cheating. Or, just in general, how people are using the internet to facilitate cheating.

I really appreciate it!

Note: my article is for class only and will not be published.

Maureen Farrell
Quinnipiac University
Graduate Program in Journalism

Answer
Actually, look under "chat" in any web search engine online, and you will see all the cheaters....lol
No,  I don't really know of any internet sites like this, since it's really of no interest to me, but I'm sure you can do some homework and find out for yourself. I truly believe it is the newest form of infidelity...and more prevalent that you could guess...just look at anybodys profile and look under their status....it usually says, "married, but looking"...sad but true.