To add more fuel to the anti-2016 fire, dating experts are calling it a bad year for dating trends.
"I wanted so bad to say something positive, but it's mostly negative," joked Michelle Jacoby, owner of DC Matchmaking and Coaching.
With the first week in January being the busiest time for online dating, we asked three experts to explain how these trends will translate into the dating culture of 2017.
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On Valentine's Day, some singles may be inspired to step up their dating game. Amy Giberson, now 34, was reluctant to try internet dating again but she decided to give it one more shot in 2014. There are a slew of sites and apps to help singles find love and, for the most part, they work, according to Consumer Reports.
She downloaded the Match app and connected with Justin Pounders, also 34, almost immediately. Nearly half, or 44 percent, of those who tried online dating said it led to a serious long-term relationship or marriage, the magazine found.
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