Online Dating FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Online Dating

    Can gays and lesbians use online dating services?

    Yes, most of the top online dating services, including those reviewed on NextAdvisor.com, do offer same sex matching. One exception is eHarmony, which did recently create Compatible Partners, a seperate service that caters to gay and lesbian singles. NextAdvisor.com has not reviewed Compatible Partners, due to its very small user base. Most popular dating services allow users to search for same or opposite sex matches, but few are designed to cater to bisexual users. One possible solution would be to create two accounts on the same service.

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Top Online Dating Services

Chemistry.com

Bottom line: Intuitive matching system based on complementary personality types, best for those seeking committed relationships
Match.com

Bottom line: Large and active group of users, intelligent matching system based largely on similar tastes and interests
eHarmony

Bottom line: Emphasis on guidance and deep connections, larger users base seeking committed relationships, some people are not accepted
Zoosk

Bottom line: Fun and playful; great social features; premium features somewhat available without a subscription
PerfectMatch.com

Bottom line: Designed for those seeking committed relationships, combines elements of matching and searching, personality test is less informative
FriendFinder

Bottom line: Customizable experience, overwhelming & frustrating interface, best for people with flexible relationship goals and a lot of time on their hands
Lavalife

Bottom line: Emphasis on flirting and chatting, good for casual dating, slightly more explicit content, interface cluttered with ads
Date.com

Bottom line: Very basic service with instant messaging and chat rooms, best for casual dating
SpeedDate

Bottom line: Constant stream of speed dates, matchmaking "system" yields poor results, nonstop harassment to subscribe

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