It’s so common to hear couples getting to know each other through the Internet. Online dating once used to have a bad reputation for being a seedy, desperate way for finding dates, but considering how everyone’s going “digital”, it already seems normal to have met someone you have chemistry with over the Internet. If you’re open to the idea of online dating, here are five online dating sites to try:
1. OKCupid
OKCupid has been the choice of thousands of singles around the world. Despite all the awkward OKC messages you see on Tumblr blogs and OKC screenshots, OKC happens to be a relatively legit place to find someone to date. You’ll come across a occasional pervert, but the messages you get from sincere men really make up for it. OKC also uses algorithms to help you find someone you’re compatible with, but you’ll spend a good hour answering a few questions about yourself. The OKCupid app is also available on iPad and Android devices.
2. Tastebuds
Ever wished that you and your future life partner would bond over your love for music? If that’s the case, you may want to try Tastebuds – an music-based online dating site. Tastebuds helps you find that special someone through one of the easiest compatibility test ever – taste in music. The site is absolutely fun and relaxed, and all you have to do is pick three artists or bands you’re interested in.
3. Match.com
Match.com is one of the most popular dating site around the world. With various off-shoots like Asian dating, Christian dating, and gay and lesbian dating, these few variants all belong to Match.com, making it one of the most widely-used dating site around. It’s extremely easy to use too – just create a profile, look for a potential match, and send them a message to arrange date.
PlentyofFish uses the same match tool as OKCupid where users will take a chemistry test, and the website matches them to people with similar personalities, life philosophies, while focusing on emotional needs. In a poll on Mashable, users would rather pick PlentyofFish instead of Match.com. Perhaps it’s time to make yourself an account!
BeautifulPeople.com has been criticized for being a shallow online dating website. The site name itself says enough, but if you don’t know why, the site only allows people deemed “beautiful enough” to join. In order to be a member, you must submit a profile where existing members of the opposite sex will rate you. You’ll have to wait for over 48 hours to find out whether or not the users find you “beautiful”, and if you are, you can start getting to know people around town.
