Which Dating Service?

Finding the dating service that's right for you largely depends on the kind of relationship you want and your preferred way of interacting with others. To help you decide between them, we've classified the singles services mentioned on this website into a series of categories according to the type of services they offer.

Looking for a Social Life

If you're as much interested in developing a social life as you are meeting a partner, and if the idea of traditional internet singles websites leaves you cold, and if you can get to a big town or city then it's likely that services such as Speed Dater and Urban Social are for you. These services arrange speed dating and other face-to-face occasions such as parties, bowling and wine tasting, or they have members who arrange events such as these and provide a means of finding out what is happening so you can invite yourself along. If you're a bit of an extrovert then these are probably the services for you.

Looking for Companions

If you want companions rather than dating, and you don't wish to go to speeddating or other commercially organised dating events, then try Make Friends Online as they are very focussed on the idea of creating a community spirit, with good chat room support and they have services that encourage members throwing their own gatherings for other singles in their locality. This provides the chance to chat over the internet followed up by personal social events so if wish to meet others but do not fancy the idea of walking 'cold' into a place full of people you don't know then this gives a good compromise.

Looking for a Long-Term Partner

If you're more interested in meeting a long-term partner than general mixing, friendships and/or short term relationships then you most likely need a site which uses some type of scientific/personality assessment to help you find dates who you already know are effectively compatable. Sites such as Parship and eHarmony provide such a service. When you register you are required to complete a series of tests such as answers to questionnaire items and personality tests such as coming up with a title for various images. These assessments are used to put together a scientific profile that can then be matched against the profiles or other members, so you can search for individuals with similar beliefs, characteristics and viewpoints as you.

Simply Seeking a Straightforward Singles Website

If what you want is a traditional singles site, where you can create a profile, look around and search other members profiles and photographs, and exchange messages, then it probably makes sense to go for one of the major players and they do not get much bigger than Match.com. This service provides all the features you're likely to want and these more straightforward services have typically been around longer so they have the largest user base, providing you the greatest chance to find someone compatible in your local area.

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