Tragedy is one way that brings people close. People who witness natural disasters and large scale deaths and destructions become more sensitive and desire to be close to someone. This is probably because natural catastrophes tend to awaken the sense to value life and relations over other worldly things in people.
Matchmakers and dating sites have experienced a quantum increase in new registrations immediately after an area is hit by a natural disaster. Experts say that need to be loved and protected is what brings people closer together. Those struck by a calamity have needs beyond what the world offers them in terms of money and material. They desire time, affection and someone to hold on, which they value more than any donation.
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