Even saying the words “online dating” requires a lot of mental prep-work and a level of self-confidence typically reserved for Beyonce. Being able to admit that, yeah, you need a little help in the dating game and, yeah, you need to find that help online is no small step. While online dating is certainly socially acceptable, there’s definitely still a stigma that comes along with it. So when you do ultimately decide to take that step into the world of Match.com and OKCupid (and Plenty of Fish and JDate and Christian Mingle and…), you might find yourself overwhelmed with the amount of dating sites out there.
No two are alike, after all. But it’s all too easy to hide your face and proverbially take shelter in the shadow of the first site you see advertised on TV. Not so fast, there. Before you spend two hours creating the perfect online dating profile, make sure you’re investing your time in the dating community that’s most suitable for you. Here’s how to make sure you’re on the best dating site for you.

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