Dating Online - Is it for you?

You’re a single parent with no free time
You’ve been to one to many sleazy singles bars
You’re the last in your social circle who is still single
You're consumed by your job and don't have time to go out socialising
You live in a rural areas and have less time and opportunity to meet new people.

Whatever the reason, you’ve probably considered online dating at one time.

You’re not alone...

According to a Nielson//NetRatings survey, close to one million Australians accessed online dating sites in September 2004.

A CHOICE Online survey in October 2004 asked readers whether they’d tried or were interested in online dating 26% of respondents said they’d tried it with some success 11% said they’d tried it with no success and 19% said they hadn’t tried it, but were interested.

So why do people do it?...

In a US survey, 44% of respondents thought people had a better chance of meeting a partner online than in a singles bar, while a Swedish survey suggested that internet daters were more adventurous and able to choose a date from a wider pool of people.
article source - Choice Online

Online Dating Vs The Dating Agency

Dating agencies are either based upon a computer matching up key characteristics and giving you a compatibility rating or you would be sent various video profiles of individuals who matched your key requirements for a partner.
The problem is it can be very costly and time consuming and their are no guarantees'. I have tried dating agencies and to be honest... you would have more luck shopping at woolies to find a partner...

The modern dating agency is online. You can search and find members without even spending a cent. Once you've found someone that you like you can decide whether or not to become a paying member in order to exchange details. Then you will wish you had never taken my advice because internet dating can become addictive and time consuming... (oh go on, don't believe me... try it for yourself...)

What Does Online Dating Offer?

It is time to start accepting the fact that dating, in terms of choice couldn't really get much better and online dating is leading the charge. Especially when compared to the old system of evening balls and social gatherings.

Imagine you are at a large gathering where there are many single men and women. It is hard  enough just finding someone nice to talk to without others looming over your conversation and the nice man or woman you have found.

Online Dating is conducted in the comfort of ones home, allowing many of the "shy" types to be keyboard Casanovas without fear of public humiliation.

Online Dating offers:
1. Privacy- Anonymity guaranteed.
2. Video Chat - The wonders of modern technology
3. Anonymous text chat - feel free to say whatever you like (within reason, don't be too rude :)
4. No awkward silences - you can chat while watching TV ( I don't recommend watching TV :) 5. Saving money - no buying drinks all night for no pleasing outcome
6. Saving time - browse through personals only with likes and dislikes that suit you
While not flawless, online dating does cater for the many needs of the time poor individual, and isn't that all of us?

Have a look for yourself at some of the best Dating Agency Online:

Aussie Match Maker
Specialising in matchmaking for Australia and NZ.

LavaLife
Vibrant and interactive, specializes in hooking up young people

FriendFinder
One of the Worlds oldest and biggest online dating agencies

Adult Match Maker
Australia's and NZ's largest Adult Agency

Red Hot Pie
Second Largest Australian Adult Dating Agency, sex info and photos, swingers parties, webcam chat rooms, amateur wives, girls, erotic stories, forums.

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