The 'grandfather of online dating' reveals the 3 crucial questions that can predict long-term compatibility in a relationship

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1. Do you enjoy horror movies?

1. Do you enjoy horror movies?

While this question might seem random, Yagan offered some insight as to what it could say about a person.

"The idea of a horror movie, the idea of going and scaring yourself, is some deeply innate thing," he said.

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2. Have you traveled alone in a foreign country for fun?

2. Have you traveled alone in a foreign country for fun?

"Traveling alone in a foreign country to me is like the most horrible possible thing I would ever want to do," Yagan said.

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3. Have you ever wanted to chuck it all and live on a sailboat?

3. Have you ever wanted to chuck it all and live on a sailboat?

Yagan said he'd answer no for all three questions, though he's never had to do so in an online dating platform — he married his high school sweetheart and never used any of the dating services he created.