Do Singles Today Have Too Many Choices?

SEA COAST TIME - Apr 23 - A psychologist named Barry Schwartz has written a book called "The Paradox of Choice." The basic premise of his book is that the number of choices that people face in today's world creates what he terms a "paralysis of choice." The more choices we have, the more difficult the choice. We end up less satisfied with the result of the choice than we would be if we had fewer options to choose from. Between matchmaking services, online dating services, speed dating programs, and various singles activity groups, many single and divorced men and women have such a plethora of people to meet that they find it difficult to settle on just one person, always wondering who else is out there. What is most interesting is that single people with fewer choices often not only seem to settle down with one person quicker than many "serial daters," but they also seem happier, more contented, and more appreciative of that person. FULL ARTICLE @ SEA COAST TIME