Online Dating: American Singles Vs EHarmony

Online dating has become somewhat popular over the years and more and more sites and companies are being created quickly. If you are actually considering this, it can be overwhelming to see all the different choices and you want to make sure you pick the right one.

I played on some dating sites, mainly just to meet some people to talk to online; I was too chicken to actually meet in person unless I could take one of my friends with me for safety measures, because you never know! But I did find luck on American Singles and while it is not for everyone, I found them fairly decent and I'm glad I signed up because I actually had luck with the site!

I tried eHarmony along with plenty others and they of course claim to be able to match you with someone that is compatible to your preferences basically. They have grown profusely since first starting out in 2000.

The thing that bothered me most about eHarmony was the profile you had to fill out. This was seriously really long and took so much time I would make it half way through and take a break because I was tired of answering so many questions. I realize this makes a huge difference in matching you with someone compatible, but at the same time, it wouldn't be so bad if you could do so much and then save and continue the rest later on. Unless you just have that much free time to do it.

Eharmony has 4 plans you can choose from. They have a one month, three month, six month and a year membership plans. You receive a $40 dollar personality profile free when you sign up.

American Singles is also a dating website that I used and had luck with. You create a free profile which also takes time and you can search and chat and meet other members. You can do quite a bit without paying a fee, but if you truly want to find that special someone, you must be willing to pay a fee.

American Singles has three choices in plans. You can do one month, three month, and five months. Costs vary from $30 - $80. Depending on how desperate or dedicated you are to finding that special someone. I think they could use more options and better pricing for the services they provide.

According to a survey done by The Sunday Times, email relationships can be far more intimate than normal dating. 72% of women admitted to having an online romance compared to 52% of men. The survey also found that 33% of all online relationships led to a date. Online dating statistics show that online dating is one of the most lucrative businesses in the internet today.

There are many dating sites out there and I suggest researching each one and finding out which one has the most to offer at the best price or for your budget. If money is not an option then I suggest trying each one until you find one you really like.