The Singles Market....

I've recently read that the number of single people has just kept increasing.... I read about it on the Forecasts section, of the World Future Society home page....

This would seem to offer opportunities. Not only for romance related businesses (which is what first sprang to my mind), but also for various service related businesses (like housecleaning, pet care, financial help for singles, etc.).

Why are the number of singles is increasing? Is it just that people are busier, or is there more to it than that....?

Also, what other opportunities could there be from this apparent trend....?

Thanks.... :)

- Dien