The 20 most useful dating websites
Here is the pick of the best dating websites.
12:01AM BST 10 May 2013
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As the internet plays an ever greater part in our social lives, with sites
such as Facebook helping us to keep in touch with our friends, it's
inevitable that we also use it to help us run our love lives as well. Here
is the pick of the best dating sites - not forgetting our very own website telegraph.co.uk/dating,
of course, with over 90,000 members, it's easy to use, safe and free
to join.
Online dating is now one of the most popular ways to meet a new partner and
there are more than 1400 sites in the UK alone, catering for people from all
walks of life and interests. So whether you’re mad about dogs, passionate
about green issues or a connoisseur of fine wines you’re sure to find
someone who shares your interests.
Match.com
Match.com claims its site has led to more dates, marriages and relationships
than any other. With millions of members, its large user base should mean
there is someone for everyone, although you may have to trawl through a LOT
of profiles to find them!
www.match.com
My Single Friend
The place for those well-meaning types who can't believe their best friend is single. They push your qualities so you don't have to.
www.mysinglefriend.com
Eharmony
Taking a scientific approach to love - eHarmony matches singles based on key dimensions of compatibility proven to be the foundation for a long-term relationship, like character, intellect and values.
www.eharmony.co.uk
Friend Finder
Webcam chats, an online magazine and plenty of Good Housekeeping-style tips and advice.
www.friendfinder.com
JDate
The net's biggest Jewish dating service, with often hilariously self-deprecating personal descriptions.
www.jdate.com
Gay.com
Probably with the broadest reach of the hundreds of lesbian and gay sites on the net, plus news, features, travel tips, fashion and gossip.
www.gay.com
Christian Connection
Launched in September 2000, Christian Connection is the largest, and longest established subscriber based UK Christian dating site.
www.christianconnection.co.uk
Muddy Matches
If you’re partial to the country life – then this rural Online Dating Site for Single Farmers, Rural Singles, Equestrian Singles and Country Friends could be the place for you.
www.muddymatches.co.uk
Zoosk
The romantic social network that found its feet through Facebook, it helps people create and share their romantic journeys, with a multitude of members from around the globe enjoying the service each month.
www.zoosk.com
Telegraph Dating
With over 90,000 members - it's THE place for people aged 40+ to meet. It’s easy to use with a sophisticated system that matches you and your partner on a multitude of likes and interests and best of all - it’s free to join.
www.telegraph.co.uk/dating
Lovestruck.com
Fancy a date in your lunch hour? If you’re in London you can search for members by tube station.
www.lovestruck.com
Parship
Dating with a scientific approach - finding "the perfect match" through online psychometric testing.
www.parship.co.uk
Shaadi.com
Claiming to be the world's largest online matrimonial site - it was founded with one simple objective - to provide a superior matchmaking experience to Indians all over the world.
www.shaadi.com
Saga Connections
Because dating's not just for the youngsters....The over 50s are one of the fastest groups of online daters these days...
www.sagaconnections.co.uk
Dating Vegetarian
If you are looking for a kindred soul that just so happens to also be a veggie lover, this site is worth a nibble.
www.datingvegetarian.co.uk
Dating Direct
Newly merged with Meetic, the giant of the dating scene, giving access to nearly 20 million users across Europe and with plenty of high-tech ways to find them.
www.datingdirect.com
Flirtbox
Simple, straightforward and free UK personals site - hugely popular.
www.flirtbox.co.uk
Love Arts
Matching singles who love the arts.
www.lovearts.com
Dating For Parents
Where you don't have to worry about mentioning the little nippers.
www.datingforparents.com
Green Singles
Personals for those in the environmental, vegetarian and animal-rights communities and people who value the outdoor life.
www.greensingles.com
Telegraph Dating - a place where you can have fun getting to know
like-minded people in a safe and secure environment.
My Single Friend
The place for those well-meaning types who can't believe their best friend is single. They push your qualities so you don't have to.
www.mysinglefriend.com
Eharmony
Taking a scientific approach to love - eHarmony matches singles based on key dimensions of compatibility proven to be the foundation for a long-term relationship, like character, intellect and values.
www.eharmony.co.uk
Friend Finder
Webcam chats, an online magazine and plenty of Good Housekeeping-style tips and advice.
www.friendfinder.com
JDate
The net's biggest Jewish dating service, with often hilariously self-deprecating personal descriptions.
www.jdate.com
Gay.com
Probably with the broadest reach of the hundreds of lesbian and gay sites on the net, plus news, features, travel tips, fashion and gossip.
www.gay.com
Christian Connection
Launched in September 2000, Christian Connection is the largest, and longest established subscriber based UK Christian dating site.
www.christianconnection.co.uk
Muddy Matches
If you’re partial to the country life – then this rural Online Dating Site for Single Farmers, Rural Singles, Equestrian Singles and Country Friends could be the place for you.
www.muddymatches.co.uk
Zoosk
The romantic social network that found its feet through Facebook, it helps people create and share their romantic journeys, with a multitude of members from around the globe enjoying the service each month.
www.zoosk.com
Telegraph Dating
With over 90,000 members - it's THE place for people aged 40+ to meet. It’s easy to use with a sophisticated system that matches you and your partner on a multitude of likes and interests and best of all - it’s free to join.
www.telegraph.co.uk/dating
Lovestruck.com
Fancy a date in your lunch hour? If you’re in London you can search for members by tube station.
www.lovestruck.com
Parship
Dating with a scientific approach - finding "the perfect match" through online psychometric testing.
www.parship.co.uk
Shaadi.com
Claiming to be the world's largest online matrimonial site - it was founded with one simple objective - to provide a superior matchmaking experience to Indians all over the world.
www.shaadi.com
Saga Connections
Because dating's not just for the youngsters....The over 50s are one of the fastest groups of online daters these days...
www.sagaconnections.co.uk
Dating Vegetarian
If you are looking for a kindred soul that just so happens to also be a veggie lover, this site is worth a nibble.
www.datingvegetarian.co.uk
Dating Direct
Newly merged with Meetic, the giant of the dating scene, giving access to nearly 20 million users across Europe and with plenty of high-tech ways to find them.
www.datingdirect.com
Flirtbox
Simple, straightforward and free UK personals site - hugely popular.
www.flirtbox.co.uk
Love Arts
Matching singles who love the arts.
www.lovearts.com
Dating For Parents
Where you don't have to worry about mentioning the little nippers.
www.datingforparents.com
Green Singles
Personals for those in the environmental, vegetarian and animal-rights communities and people who value the outdoor life.
www.greensingles.com
Telegraph Dating - a place where you can have fun getting to know
like-minded people in a safe and secure environment.
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