Online Dating Service Can Lead to Marriage

Dear Dr. Dave and Dr. Dee,

My best friend has a big birthday coming up. She will be turning 30, and she is an unattached single female who has not had much luck with any of the guys that I have set her up with. One gift idea suggested by a coworker was a gift certificate to an online dating service. At first I thought that would be a good joke, but then wondered if maybe this type of thing could lead to a relationship. Can someone find a husband this way? Any recommendations?

Signed,

Matchmaking friend

Dear Matchmaking friend,

There are many online dating services available with varying costs and requirements to join. Many members at these online sites have started relationships and have even become married. Before purchasing a gift certificate for your friend, research several companies thoroughly.

Top Consumer Reviews (www.topconsumerreviews.com) has reviewed and ranked nine online dating services. In brief, the top five Internet dating services by Top Consumer Reviews.com are:

1. Match: over 15 million members. Members can search for a good match themselves. Cost $16.99 per month (6-month subscription). There is a 6-month guarantee that if you do not find your true love at the end of 6 months, then you get another 6 months free.

2. eHarmony: 7.5 million registered, eHarmony does the searching and matching for you. Cost $28.95/month (6-month subscription)

3. PerfectMatch: over 3 million members. PerfectMatch is a blend of Match and eHarmony where you can browse other members and suggest members for you. Cost $26.66/month (6-month subscription)

4. Yahoo!Personals: 10 million members. TopConsumerReports.com calls Yahoo Personals the Wal-Mart of Internet dating services � good option at a low price. Cost $13.99 / month (6-month subscription)

5. True: 8 million members. Stresses safety and warns people that they will prosecute those who are married or felons and misrepresent themselves. Cost $21.67 / month (6-month subscription)

For more detailed information about online dating services, see topconsumerreviews.com