REUTERS -- Feb 13 -- Unlike other companies where revenues are slumping and layoffs are climbing, online dating sites seem to be resistant to the recession. "In a tough economy, you want someone to appreciate you for who you are and not because of your jobs or material possessions," said eHarmony CEO Greg Waldorf. "When times are tough people want to get together to share the rent and buy groceries together to save costs," said Markus Frind, CEO of PlentyofFish.com. Use of free dating sites has been skyrocketing, according to Matt Tatham, a spokesman for Hitwise.com, which tracks Internet usage. "People are anxious right now," Match general manager Mandy Ginsberg said. "They want to find someone with whom to weather the financial storm." FULL ARTICLE @ REUTERS
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