The video was just you talking about what you were looking for in a partner, telling them a little bit about yourself and what you liked or didnt like. Then you could go into a huge room filled with other peoples VHS tapes that had their names and vital stats written on the label.

When was video dating a thing?

He borrowed seed money from his parents, did a bunch of research into the psychology of attraction, and created the first video dating company, which he christened Great Expectations. According to company lore, they launched on Valentines Day, 1976.

What year did internet dating start?

In 1995, the worlds first online dating website was launched in the form of Match.com. Lonely hearts rejoiced as they could now meet and flirt with potential matches without having to change out of their pajamas.