Tired of the intimidating singles-searching approach of some online dating sites?  You can enjoy a more laid back approach with Love and Friends – here, the emphasis is on friendship and relationships.

With a reputation as one of the friendliest dating sites, Love and Friends has many singles who come from a professional and educated background.

It is free to join and you can make contact up to three times a day without paying a penny – yet if you want more, simply get one of the one-  three- or twelve- month membership packages (a year costing just under £70.

You can fine-tune your profile by doing a questionnaire – this helps to check your compatibility with other members. 

Love and Friends has been described as being a little on the ‘wordy’ side, yet members are happy with the like-minded approach. 

James, 30, from Somerset says, “I like the friendly approach and you can partake in interesting forums and discussions – you don’t only have to be hunting for love!”

Lucilla, 28, from London has a similar view: “Some sites are pushing the ‘sexy’ side of online dating, but with Love and Friends you know that most of the other members are just normal singles hoping to meet their match, but without the pressure.  You could just end up being friends, which is great!”

Check out Love and Friends on our Compare Straight Dating page.