Dating again? It's not as hard as you think!
#1 - Our own "Matchmaker"
This is where we actually met!
Our favorite online dating site! Matchmaker.com is the site where we met 5 years ago, and as a result, it is our favorite. It worked for us when we were dating again - and it can work for you! In fact, Matchmaker is the longest running online dating site... yes, even longer than Match.com. It launched in 1996 and appeals primarily to 35+ serious singles focused on finding long-term serious relationships and those who are marriage minded. It offers one of the most comprehensive and in-depth profiles anywhere. Another unique feature we loved is the personalized voice greeting. Matchmaker.com was recently recognized by Forbes magazine as one of Forbes' "Best of the Web" picks.
Click here to visit Matchmaker.com
But online dating experts always suggest you "widen your net" by beloning to multiple sites. Here are some other excellent choices for middle aged daters looking for true love.
#2 - Chemistry.com ... As close to a "sure thing" as it gets.
We LOVE this site - because it leaves so little to chance! A spinoff of Match.com to compete with eHarmony.com, Chemistry.com is for serious daters who are looking for a long-term relationship. After some upfront work to create a profile and answer questions, Chemistry.com does the searching for its members. Rather than searching through profiles, members are matched up with 5 compatible profiles each day. They must then take action on each match before any new profiles can be viewed. Chemistry.com has a guided system for communicating with potential matches, leading up to the first date. Members may like this level of detail and many agree that their process is indeed effective.
Click here to visit Chemistry.com
#3 - Date.com
Launched on Valentine's Day
An excellent, rock solid online dating site for people dating again, Date.com was launched on Valentine's Day 1997 - come on, how romantic is that? The site claims that at least 50 marriages of couples who met on the site took place during the past year. You can search their database of millions of singles by over 100 other personal preferences. And all of this is FREE! When you're ready to connect, you can upgrade your membership for as low as 25 cents a day.
Click here to visit Date.com
#4 - PerfectMatch.com
Most Highly Rated Dating Site
PerfectMatch.com is the most highly rated dating site in most of the online reviews. It's been featured in many TV shows - Regis & Kelly, Dr. Phil, Bonnie Hunt Show, Dancing with the Stars; and in movies - Must Love Dogs, Failure to Launch, Paul Blart: Mall Cop. After completing an initial online interview, you are matched to other members according to a Duet Compatibility Profile and sent matches via email. Similar in approach to eHarmony, PerfectMatch doesn't seem to have as may dissatisfied members who are rejected by their system. It’s best for people seeking long term relationships. As non-paying members, they can view profiles and communicate (in a limited way) with other members for free. Paid memberships include a guarantee of extended membership if not enough matches are generated within the first 2 months.
Click here to visit PerfectMatch.com
#5 - Lavalife.com
Gives You Options!
Lavalife is unique in that it offers 3 different dating categories - “Dating,” “Relationships,” and “Intimate Encounters" - perfect for those of us dating again. You can join any or all communities and have a separate profile for each. The site offers easy access and communication with others, including additional “backstage” profile pages with video clips that members can grant “passes” to for viewing. Lavalife lets you start clicking for love on your own terms. You decide who you want to connect with...and when.
Click here to visit Lavalife.com
#6 - Friendfinder.com
Bringing Online Dating & Social Networking Together
Friendfinder.com is one of the most user-friendly dating sites on the Internet - a quality you'll apreciate if you're dating again after being out of circulation for awhile. It offers a wide range of fun tools, such as blogs and Interest groups and has an online social networking community connected with members’ profiles. Members have access to daily horoscopes, photo ratings, free egreeting cards, and an interactive FriendFinder Magazine written for and by its members which even includes a question and answer advice forum. It's free to join the site, post your profile, and browse or search other members' profiles. If you want to contact other FriendFinder members, you have to purchase a membership.It's no wonder Friendfinder is one of the most popular dating sites in the country.
Click here to visit Friendfinder.com
You never thought you'd be dating again - but here you are...
Hi, we're Adam and Julie, a real couple. And just like you, a few years back we found ourselves dating again. But it was much more complicated this time around. We both worked. Most of our friends were married. How would we meet new people? Whether you're dating again after divorce, the end of a longterm relationship or sadly, after the death of your beloved, fiding the right person in the right place at the right time is challenging. We used online dating, and as a result, met our soul mates. You can, too. Whether you're an online dating verteran or just considering testing the waters, we can help. We tried them all, made lots of mistakes - and kissed a few frogs. We want to help you benefit from our experience. Here are what we consider the BEST of the BEST online dating sites - including the one where we met. Give them a try. They really work! We are living proof.
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"It IS possible!"
- Adam & Julie
Online Dating Tip
How Many Photos?
One photo is not enough. Fourteen is too many! Three or four photos, showing you in different situations, attire, etc. is great! And make sure they all show you at your best. No sunglasses (what are you trying to hide?). Leave your cat in the kitchen (I'm allergic). And please - wait to introduce your kids until the time is right. Your children may be beautiful, but they really have no place in your profile. It's about YOU and the people who will find YOU captivating. YOU is all you need!
