BUSINESS WIRE -- Sept 19 -- The third annual Yahoo! PersonalsSingles' Voice Survey (2000 singles) found the number of mature online
daters, 50+ is on the rise. Also, more than 75% of singles are looking
for long-term relationships, with the 45-49 year old age group most
interested in forming long term relationships. 47% say they enjoy
being able to make their own schedules without having to consider
anyone else. West Coast singles continue to socialize the most; nearly
a third go out at least two nights a week. 28% of East Coasters
go out two nights a week. 49% of Southerners revealed they would choose
to lock lips on a first date, more than any other region. 51% of men
and 56% of women say they would date up to ten years younger. 20%
of males would date someone 20 years younger. Less than 10% of women
would date someone 20 years their junior. And on a surprising note, 52%
of men would date someone up to ten years their senior. When
considering a long-term relationship, singles in general say the
ability to have fun together and enjoy each other's company is the most
important quality when considering a long-term relationship. RELEASE @ YAHOO