Since online dating has become such a popular movement, we dedicated an entire page to help you better navigate through this world.

Dating Websites

There is a wide variety of dating websites out there -– from a few major ones that also advertise on TV to endless “niche” sites that focus on matching people who fit within a particular type, such as a specific sexual orientation, ethnicity, professional background or whatever. A simple search online will help you find dating sites, but you should give yourself some time to peruse them before you sign up. Some are free and some require a membership fee. Generally the ones that require a fee will offer a few more dating services aside from just connecting people –- they might have “chemistry” or “match” questionnaire that will help you get your matches online based on a custom personality test. Most membership dating sites have free dating specials when you first sign-up that enable you to find matches for free.

Dating Profile

Setting up your dating profile should be fairly easy on any dating website. However before you set one up, be mindful of a few safety tips. Do not share personal information such as your address, financial information, your real name or any other personal, identifying data. It is best that you stay anonymous until you chose to change that. Most membership websites will guard your information and not reveal any personal data without your permission.

Online Dating Tips

Be mindful of people requesting you talk via email or outside the dating website, or anybody that asks for your personal data without revealing theirs. Do not feel discouraged if communicating online is somewhat less effective. Try not to take online communication too personally at first, since it is extremely hard to actually know what the person you are talking to is feeling or thinking outside of the written communication. If you decide to meet with someone from a dating website, set a meeting place in a public area and let someone close to you know about this meeting. Have your cell phone around and make sure you can alert someone if the situation feels suspicious or unsafe.