There are many, many reasons for using an online dating site.  For one, you might be after just some casual flirting – or perhaps a steamy encounter.  Another may be that you're after an affair or maybe need to find someone who likes the same specific sexual practises that they like.  But what if you’re after real love, The One, your other half?

Internet dating has grown hugely over the last few years and gone are the days of social stigma attached to looking for singles online.  Now, huge numbers of normal working people sign up with a dating site to make finding love easier.

Think about it: using an online dating service means you can present yourself without having to worry about nerves and whether you’re wearing the right answer (that comes later, when you decide to meet someone!).

There is no fear of one-to-one contact – you can search profiles in peace and only approach someone who you have considered.  Even then, it is up to you whether you want to take the contact to the next level and meet “live” in person!

Interestingly, there are other internet sites where people have found love – including online gaming sites!  One gaming website director commented: “…people don’t just come on our site to win a game of poker– they end up clicking with their fellow player and we’ve had people end up getting married after meeting on the site!”

The great thing about online dating is that you can be clear from the outset about what you are looking for – so if it’s love you’re after, you can state this on your profile.  So when someone clicks on you, you know they might be after something similar…

Can you really find love online?  Well, the simple answer is “yes, of course” – just find the right site for you!