Genetic Dating: Wow.

We are so pathetic, we refuse to know our neighbors… we can live in apartment buildings and not know any of the tenants, but we’re ok with going to a club and talking to complete psycho strangers. That makes a lot of sense.

Given the pathetic nature of our society, Match.com and eHarmony are not enough. Enter stage left, Gene Partner and Scientific Match.

According to a post on Techcrunch.com:

The Switzerland-based company says they can use a $199 DNA test (compare to $1,000 for 23andMe) to help you find your perfect match, statistically speaking. They’ve analyzed “hundreds of couples” and have determined the genetic patterns found in successful relationships. Based on their algorithm and your DNA, they’ll determine the probability for a satisfying and long-lasting relationship between two people (color me skeptical).

What about romance? Chemistry? That certain je ne sais quoi when you meet someone and get a tingling sensation in your stomach? Forget it. The future of dating is DNA tests and buccal swabs, so get used to it…

Color us florescent skeptical.  Read more about that here.