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It’s a Jungle Out There
You just know your true love is out there somewhere.
Online dating services promise to help you find the man/woman of your dreams. But with so many services available, how do you choose one?
Make the right choice, and you may be on your way to finding your soul mate.
But the wrong move could leave you spinning your wheels.
Here are some tips to help you make the right choice.
The service should offer a free search of their members. You will probably have to give some information, like your name and email address, before you can search.
Don’t be put off by this. Think about it: once you’re a member of an online dating service, do you really want anybody and everybody anonymously looking through your profile? Requiring some personal information upfront scares off most busybodies.
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Afraid to give your email address for fear that you’ll get spammed to death? There’s an easy solution: set up a free email account on Yahoo or Gmail to use just for this purpose.
Is the Search Too Generic?
What is the point of a free search of your entire state? Or of the entire country?
And if you’re interested in finding someone in their thirties, why would you want to see members in their 20s or 50s?
If the service does not provide a more advanced search which includes zip code and age range, then mark it off your list.
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Are the Search Results Legitimate?
Do the search results seem too good to be true? Do the people all look like models or actors?
That’s because THEY ARE.
Make a note: never return to that website. It’s a waste of time. (And money, if they can sucker you into a paid membership.)
Do They Have Enough Members?
No matter how great the website, search capability, pricing, etc., if they don’t have many members in your area, what’s the point?
But suppose you find just the person you’ve been looking for? At least you think so, judging by their picture and profile. Then go ahead. Take a chance.
But just keep in mind that it probably won’t work out. It might. But statistically, don’t hold your breath. Chances are, you’ll have to date for a while before you find THE ONE.
If you see a dozen or so possible matches in the area where you live, then it’s probably worth your time and money to sign up and give it a shot.
Just because you don’t see possibilities for yourself that doesn’t mean the particular dating service is not a good one. It’s just not right for you.
Do They Let You Choose Your Own Matches?
Some services will only allow you to see profiles of the people THEY determine are your matches. This is supposed to save you the trouble of searching through dozens or even hundreds of possibilities. They have you take a questionnaire and then find your matches based on your answers.
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I DON’T LIKE THIS.
When I was online dating a few years ago I could see ALL the members of my service. If I wanted to look at the profiles of women in Florida even though I lived in Texas, that was my prerogative, doggone it.
But you might feel differently. You might prefer leaving it up to the dating service software to find your perfect match. If so, one of these type services could be just want you’re looking for.
Do They Offer a Free Trial Period?
If the service does not offer a free trial period, mark them off your list. And I’m not talking about a few free searches. You need several days to really get familiar with the service and see how it works, and to find out whether they have any members you’d be interested in dating.
If they don’t offer this, it kinda makes you wonder: what are they hiding?
Make that First Click
I met my wife through an online dating service. As of this writing, we’ve been happily married for over six years.
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I FOUND THE WOMAN OF MY DREAMS ONLINE.
But it wasn’t instantaneous. Over a period of sixteen months I tried five different dating services (Gee, that sounds kinda desperate). At that time only a few online dating services existed. Now there are dozens.
Whatever service you choose, I wish you the best in finding your true love.
The road to online dating success starts with the click of a mouse. So, get clicking! 
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