People in society today live in a fast paced, technological world. Many singles find themselves without mates due to one particular aspect – the lack of time to find that special someone. For this reason, online dating services were created. Television and radio advertisements feature happy couples that met through online dating. Testimonies of online mates that married fill the screen.

But are these online dating services really worth a try? Many people struggle with this question. They ponder using a service such as this for many weeks, months, or even years before actually signing up with one. In fact, there are both advantages and disadvantages to using a dating website.