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What is the minimum age allowed to enter Webcam Models?
All users must be at least 18 years old.
Do I need to be a member to use Webcam Models?
No. You can use many features without registering.
Does it cost anything to be a registered member?
No. Being a registered member is free.
Do I need to have a credit card to register?
No.
What do you do to protect my privacy?
We are the only cam site which does not require models to upload a profile picture or show their face on cam. Also, user profiles are invisible to search engines, so there is very little chance of someone you know to find you.
What can I do as a guest (unregistered user)?
You can watch and listen to audio of up to four webcams at once, get invited to one on one private chat, receive private instant messages, view main chat messages, use full screen mode, enter non member rooms, view profiles, block users, see who is watching you, and search users. Please note, guests have a daily time limit for watching cams until they are asked to create a free account.
What can I do as a registered member?
As a registered member, you can do everything unregistered members can do plus: Send private chat requests to all users including guests, reserve your nickname so noone else can use it, upload videos and items for sale, send messages in private chat, view private instant messages, give and receive Tokens, set a permanent profile with multiple picture uploads, get rated by others with rating displayed in your profile, get fans to follow you and become a fan of other members, enter Members Only chatrooms and VIP rooms, and display a custom message over your webcam.
Is this website safe?
We have over 1,000 volunteer moderators who monitor the site 24/7/365, and remove offending users who break the rules.
Will you sell my information or content to other websites?
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Do I need to download any special software or apps to use this website?
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What hardware and software do I need for this website?
You must have a Windows, Mac, Android or iOS device with a recent version of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Safari or Samsung web browser.
Does this website work on smartphones and tablets?
Yes. You can broadcast your webcam and watch others on most Android and iOS smartphones and tablets. We are the first webcam chat site to offer native mobile streaming without an app, using either the front or rear camera in landscape or portrait mode.
Can I use my front and rear camera on mobile devices?
Yes. You can switch from front to rear camera and vice versa at any time during your broadcast.
How do I watch someone's webcam?
Click on the webcam icon next to a user's nickname or click on their nickname to see their webcam.
How do I watch 4 webcams at once?
Click on the 1, 2, 3, or 4 buttons next to a user's nickname to see their webcam on a smaller 1/4 screen. Button 1 will position the webcam in the top left, 2 in the top right, 3 in the bottom left, and 4 in the bottom right. You can click the 1, 2, 3, or 4 buttons of up to 4 users at once to see their webcams at the same time.
How do I watch 16 webcams at once?
If you are a VIP Member, click on the double arrow 'Popout' button (left of the red X button) to pop out that webcam. Alternatively, you can click on the 'Popout' button in each user's menu when clicking on their name. Once popped out, each webcam can be dragged and resized as needed. You can pop out up to 12 webcams at the same time, plus the 4 in the regular slots.
How do I change the size of each webcam video?
Click on the magnifying glass 'Video Resize' button at the top of each webcam to change the size of that video screen. There are 3 video sizes, Small (1/4 size), Large, and Full Screen. Each time you click the 'Resize Video' button, the video will increase by one size. Double click the 'Resize Video' button to decrease the video size by one.
How do I change the main screen size?
Click on the four arrows 'Screen Resize' button at the top right hand corner to change the size of the chat app. There are 3 screen sizes, Small, Full, and Full Screen. Each time you click the 'Resize Screen' button, the screen will increase by one size. Double click the 'Screen Resize' button to decrease the screen size by one.
How do I change the audio volume for each webcam?
Slide the volume control at the bottom of each webcam to the left or right to adjust the volume of any user. To mute the sound of any user, click on the Mute button at the top of their webcam.
How do I change rooms?
Click on any room in the room menu to enter that room.
How do I broadcast my cam?
Click on the My Webcam On/Off button, and then Allow to authorize your webcam to broadcast.
How do I invite someone to a private chat?
If you are a registered member, you can invite any user whose webcam you are watching to a private chat (even guest/unregistered users) by clicking on the 'Private' button over their webcam.
How do I send an instant message to someone?
You can send an instant message to any online user by clicking on the 'Profile' button on their webcam or their gender icon in the user list. You will then see their profile page with a 'Send Instant Message' button at the top next to their nickname. Click on that button to open a small instant messaging window at the bottom right wihch you can type into to send an instant message. Click on the eye icon at the top of the instant message window to see a list of all the users in that room. Please note that we treat instant messages as public chatrooms where multiple users can post messages to the same user, and where all users can see each other's messages. The owner of each instant message room has the ability to block anyone from posting messages to their room.
How do I change the text size inside the chatbox?
You can change the text size inside the main chatbox by hovering your mouse over the chat area to show the '+' and '-' buttons, and then clicking on the '+' (plus) button to increase the text size and the '-' (minus) button to decrease it. Your change will be saved until you log out of the chat.
Where can I see my rating?
If you are a registered member, you can see your rating by clicking on the 'My Account' button at the top of the chat, or in your profile.
How can I see profiles of other users?
You can see any user's profile by clicking on the 'Profile' button over their webcam, or on the gender icon on the left side of their nickname in the user list.
How can I become a fan of other users so my picture shows up as a fan in their profile?
If you are a registered member, you access the user's profile by clicking on the 'Profile' button over their webcam, or on the gender icon on the left side of their nickname in the user list, and then click on the 'Become A Fan' button under their profile picture. If the user is a guest/unregistered user, you will not be able to become their fan, since the 'Become A Fan' button will not be there.
How can I receive email notices when a user I am a fan of goes online?
If you are a registered member, you can receive email notices each time any of the users you are a fan of go online by clicking on the 'Subscribe' button next to any nickname in your My Stars list.
How can I send offline email to other users?
If you are a registered member, you can send offline email messages to your fans (we call this My Stars). To send a message to any fan, click on the 'My Account' button at the top right of the chat, then on 'My Fans' tab, and then on the 'Send Message' button next to any fan.
How can I receive offline email from other users?
If you are a registered member, you can receive private offline email messages from your fans without having to reveal your real email address (we call this My Stars). If you enabled Email Notices in your account, you will receive an email alert each time a My Stars message is received. You can also access your messages by clicking on the My Stars tab in your account or the '@' button at the top right of the chat. You must become a VIP Member to read My Stars messages 30 days after becoming a registered member.
How can I view and edit my profile?
If you are a registered member, you can view and edit your profile by clicking on 'My Account' and then 'My Profile' tab.
How can I display a custom message over my webcam screen?
If you are a registered member, you can enter your message in the area in the middle of your webcam, or click on the 'My Account' button at the top right of the chat, and enter your custom message at the top.
What is the purpose of the short message over my webcam screen?
A Webcam Message instantly tells other users something you want them to know without you having to repeat yourself in chat. For example, you can have your message say 'Check My Profile' so people know you have more info about yourself in your profile. Remeber, the maximum length of webcam messages is 19 characters, so please try to make it short and to the point.
How can I make my webcam message clickable so it opens a link of my choice when clicked?
If you are a registered member, click on the 'My Account' button at the top right of the chat, and enter your link at the top. After you save changes, other users will be able to click on your webcam message, and visit your link. You can see your link by relogging, and hovering your mouse over your own webcam.
How can I block users from seeing my webcam and my messages in chat?
You can block users by clicking on the 'X' button next to the nickname of the user you would like to block, and then clicking on the 'Block' button. Once blocked, the user will not be able to see you in the user list, your webcam and messages in chat, and your profile. You will also not be able to see users you have blocked anywhere. User blocks last until removed through your Blocked Users list.
How can I unblock users that I have blocked?
User blocks can be removed from your Blocked Users list by clicking on My Account, Menu, and Blocked Users.
How do I play slots or roll the dice?
To play slots, enter '/slots' as your message in the main chat. To roll the dice, enter '/roll'.
How do I save frequently used messages or emojis for later use?
You can save frequently used messages and emojis by entering the message or emoji into the chatbox, clicking on the down arrow button on the right side, and then 'Save'. To quickly send any saved message, click on the down arrow button, and then on the message you would like to send.
How can I see only females in my user list?
Gender filter checkboxes are located above the user list at right, directly below the search box. You can filter out users by gender when you uncheck the corresponding gender filter checkbox. To see that gender again, simply check the box.
How can I search for users by their nickname?
The user search box is located directly above the user list at top right. To search for any user by nickname, simply type the nickname in the search box.
How do I stop the text chat from autoscrolling when new messages are posted?
To stop autoscrolling, click on the 'Autoscroll' button to the right of the smileys button. To start autoscrolling again, click on the 'Autoscroll' button again.
How do I turn my webcam on and off?
Click on the My Webcam On/Off button to turn your webcam on or off.
How do I turn my microphone on and off?
Click on the Mic On/Off button to turn your microphone on or off.
What are Tokens, and do I have to have them?
Tokens are used as appreciation points which can be given to other members. Members are NOT required to have Tokens in order to use Webcam Models.
How do I get Tokens?
As a registered member, you can Buy Tokens, or have other members give them to you. Tokens can be kept in your account, given to others, or if you become a verified model, our company will pay you based on the amount of Tokens you have accumulated. You can receive Tokens in both public and private chat.
How much does it cost to purchase one Token?
It costs $0.09 to purchase one Webcam Models Token.
How do I send Tokens to other users?
Registered members can send Tokens to other registered members by clicking on the 'Tip' button over the other user's webcam, and then clicking on the button with the amount of Tokens you wish to send.
How can I see how many Tokens someone has?
You can see how many Tokens any user has from their profile by clicking on the 'Profile' button over their webcam, or on the gender icon on the left side of their nickname in the user list. Only registered members can have Tokens, and the number of Tokens each user has are shown in their bio next to their profile picture.
Is it possible for me to charge Tokens for private chats so the user who invited me is billed automatically?
Yes. If you are a verified model, you can set a per minute Token charge for private chats by clicking 'My Account', selecting the rate you want to charge in the Private Chat Charge menu, and then clicking on 'Update Info'. After this is done, the next time you log into the chat and someone invites you to private chat, they will be notified of the rate you charge for private chats, and given the option to accept the charges or cancel the chat invite. If you charge for private chats, every private chat invite that you receive will be from a user who has Tokens, and agrees to pay what you charge. As soon as you accept the invite, you will start receiving Tokens from the other users automatically every few seconds based on the rate you charge per minute. Please note that if you charge for private chats, you need to be invited in order for you to earn Tokens, but if you invite someone else, that private chat will be free for both of you.
How can I get paid for my Tokens?
If you are a verified model, our company will pay you based on the amount of tokens you have accumulated. To get paid for your tokens, click on the 'My Tokens' tab and complete the Get Paid section.
Why do some users have a black VIP badge in their profile?
Any member with 0.09 Tokens or more automatically becomes a VIP Member. VIP Members can watch 16 webcams at the same time, broadcast their webcam, send messages in main chat and IMs, rate other users, read My Stars messages, automatically unblock their accounts in the event of a block, enter full rooms and VIP Rooms at any time, and get a black 'VIP' badge in their profile. Other than keeping 0.09 Tokens or more in your account, being a VIP Member does not cost anything more.
Do you charge a monthly fee for being a VIP Member?
No, and we do not plan to do so. We want VIP membership to be inexpensive and accessible to as many users as possible.
Why do some users have a crown badge?
Any member who purchases their own private member room gets a crown badge.
How do I get a premium badge?
You can select a premium badge by clicking on the gold gift box icon at the top right hand corner, and then on the Badges tab.
How do I build a custom avatar?
You can build a custom avatar by clicking on the gold gift box icon at the top right hand corner, and then on the 'Build Your Custom Avatar' button.
How do I get my own private room?
As a registered member, you can purchase a private member room where you can be your own moderator, choose who can enter your room, set goals, set a room banner, charge Tokens for entering your room, and more.
How do I set goals that appear in public chat?
The Goals feature is available to members who are verified and own a private member room.
How do I send someone a Love Note?
To send someone a Love Note, click on their avatar and then 'Love Note' link inside their menu.
How do I delete an unwanted Love Note?
Since it costs 10 Tokens to send each Love Note, you should be considerate and only delete those that are offensive or rude. If you prefer not to receive Love Notes at all, you can disable them by clicking 'My Account', and then checking the 'Disable Love Notes' box. You can delete individual Love Notes by clicking on the red X next to each Love Note in your profile.
What is the Tip Menu, and how do I set it up?
Registered members can add up to 10 actions with different prices to their Tip Menu, which they promise to perform on cam when selected. Viewers can select any action on your Tip Menu for the price you specified. To set up and update your Tip Menu, click on 'My Account', and then scroll down to the Tip Menu section.
What is the Dare Wheel, and how do I set it up?
Registered members can add 6 dares on their Dare Wheel which they promise to perform on cam when the wheel lands on that dare. To play, viewers spin your Dare Wheel for 10 Tokens. To set up and update your Dare Wheel, click on 'My Account', and then scroll down to the Dare Wheel section.
What is the Trivia Game, and how do I set it up?
Registered members can set up their Trivia Game question and four answers, only one of which being correct. To play, viewers click on your Tip Window and pay 10 Tokens to answer your trivia question, and if they get it right, you must do something you promised to do when your Trivia Game was set up. To set up and update your Trivia Game, click on 'My Account', and then scroll down to the Trivia Game section.
How do I become someone's king or queen?
You can bid to become someone's king or queen by clicking on 'Tip' in their user menu, and then the 'King' tab, from which you can place your bid and see all current bids for that person. Both users must be online to place and receive king bids, as it can only be done from the Tip window. When someone receives a king bid, they hear royal music, and everyone in the room sees the bid, so it's quite a special event!
Why do I see a VIP Member page when I try to send messages in chat?
To reduce spam, only VIP Members can send messages in main chat and instant messages.
How can I change my nickname if I am a registered member?
If you are a registered member, you can change your nickname by clicking on the 'My Account' button and scrolling to the bottom of the page. If you change your nickname, all your profile data, photos, messages, fans, and stars will be changed to the new nickname.
Can I have more than one account?
You can have up to two registered accounts, but each account must have a different gender. For example, you can have one male account and one couples account, but not two male accounts. Please note that you should only use your couples account when you appear with your partner.
Am I allowed to ask for or give out my personal info, like my email, Skype, Facebook, etc. in public chat or IM?
No. You will be kicked from the chat for doing this without warning.
Am I allowed to ask for or give out my personal info, like my email, Skype, Facebook, etc. in private chat?
Although we do not recommend that you share your personal info with strangers for safety reasons, you are free to share it with people you trust in private chat.
Am I allowed to post my personal info, like my email, Skype, Facebook, etc. in my profile?
No. We do not allow posting of personal information such as email and IM addresses in your profile, and repeated attempts to do so will get your account blocked.
Am I allowed to ask for payment from users outside of the site through PayPal or other payment services?
No. We do not allow solicitation of any form of payment outside of our website, and any attempt to do so will get your account blocked.
Am I allowed to promote other websites in chat or in my profile?
No. We consider promotion of 3rd party websites to be spam, and any attempt to do so will get your account blocked. We do allow posting links to your profile on other websites in your profile, but the link must not be an affiliate link. If you are not sure if the link you would like to post is allowed, please contact us for prior approval.
What happens if I am a male, and I log in as a female, TS, couple, or group?
You will be permanently banned from the chat without warning.
What happens if I am rude, obscene, or do something illegal while broadcasting?
You will be kicked or permanently banned from the chat without warning.
What happens if I am kicked from the site?
Your chat sessions will end, and you will see a message telling you why you have been kicked. You will then be able to enter the chat again in about 15 minutes.
What happens if I am blocked from this website?
Your chat sessions will end, and you will see a message telling you why you have been blocked. As a blocked user, you will not be able to enter the chat or use any of the site features for at least 30 days.
If I am blocked, why was I blocked, and how do I request to be unblocked?
In most cases you would be blocked for opening too many accounts, being kicked too many times for rule violations, or if your ISP accidentally gives you a previously blocked IP address. Most blocks are removed automatically after 30 days unless the block was placed for a major rule violation. If you are a VIP member, please click on the VIP Access link to unblock your account immediately.
Why can't I accuse someone of being a video in public chat, won't that help the site?
Instead of accusing someone of playing videos in public chat, you should report them for abuse, and if your complaint is valid, our staff will permanently block them from the site. The reason we do not allow users to accuse others of being videos in public chat is if they are wrong, they end up spoiling another user's experience on the site. Calling someone a video will not get them to disappear and will only make the site seem less real to others, especially if the accusation is false, which has happened many times before we instituted this policy.
What kind of links can I post in my profile and over my webcam?
Any link is allowed as long as it is not to a website which promotes malware, illegal activity, spam advertising, or fake webcam sites which are designed to trick people into signing up.
Can I block users in my city, state or country from seeing me?
No, it is not possible to block users by region. Allowing blocking by region would add more lag to the site and would not be very effective because of dynamic IP's on mobile devices and proxies which allow people to mask their IP address.
Do you support interactive toys such as Lovense?
We are not big fans of interactive toys like Lovense/Lush because they make models appear less authentic, and diminish the uniqueness of user experience. Paying members prefer genuine connections and interaction over clicking a button to buzz a toy they have seen a million times. If you don't want to be treated like a robot, avoid these toys and focus on having real fun! So the answer is, these toys do work on our site, but we really discourage their use.
I run a webcam model studio, and can get you lots of models. Do you work with studios?
To avoid the possibility of supporting human trafficking, we only work with independent models who are not employed by anyone else. Our direct payment policy requires that all payments are sent directly to each model, and not to any third party.
How can I make money referring models?
We pay a lifetime 10% commission for model referrals which does not come out of the model's pay. For example, if a model you refer makes $1,000 per week, you would get $100 from us weekly. Click here to sign up as a recruiting agent.
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It's never been easy to find a partner, and challenges from COVID-19 has made dating even more complicated. Luckily, even if you're not getting out as much as you used to, online dating sites and mobile dating apps can help you make connections that lead to a long-term relationship (or even a fun fling!). Yes, the internet is a wonderful thing.

But where to start? There are lots of good dating websites and apps, whether you're looking to meet new people, try casual dating, find others with similar interests or finally find your ideal match for a long term relationship. I took into consideration everything from each online dating service's dating pool to whether it provides daily matches to whether it's a free dating app or a paid service. A new person that fits your exact dating profile is sure to be out there!

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Here's an overview of the best dating sites on the market. My recommendations are based primarily on my own experiences in the online dating platform arena as a woman, with some word-of-mouth impressions from friends thrown in for good measure.

So what are you waiting for? Sign up for these top dating sites or apps, start chatting and maximize your chances of meeting your perfect match. We'll update this list periodically.

Bumble is basically Tinder for women... and on a timer. Bumble is a free dating app that requires women to message first. If the guy doesn't message back within 24 hours, he loses the potential dates. Because that's the one thing my love life was really missing: Arbitrary time limits.

The timer is designed to encourage contact and some people really do appreciate that feature. But if you're someone who procrastinates, Bumble may not be for you. Because women must message first, Bumble tends to weed out the more insecure males from the dating pool. However, the rate of overly confident men tends to be higher than I've seen on other apps. Bumble also has a BFF feature to help you meet new people, but that's really not our focus, so I'll save it for another time.

Whether you're looking for a casual hookup, potential date, friendship or an LTR (long term relationship), Tinder has you covered. It's basically the first stop for those entering the dating world. If you want to play the odds when it comes to online dating, you need to be swiping where everyone's swiping.

On the upside, the profiles are brief, which helps you to make decisions quickly. The downside is that a short dating profile makes it harder to figure out what a lot of people are looking for. Knowing very little about a person can also make initial messaging a lot more challenging. You'll need to wade through a sea of profiles, which makes it easy to pass over people you might have given a chance under different circumstances.

OkCupid, how you confuse me. I have friends who've met their ideal match and even spouses through OkCupid. My last serious relationship came from the OkCupid dating service. In fact, I've been on OkCupid on and off, for roughly the last 11 years. Profiles are a lot more in-depth than most online dating sites and if you answer a seemingly endless series of questions (much like a personality test), they will spit out a reasonable Match/Enemy percentage ratio on profiles to help you gauge compatibility based on interests.

Changes in the last few years have made OkCupid a bit more like Tinder (both owned by the same company), focusing more on swiping and eliminating the ability to message a user without matching with them first. Online daters can still send a message -- it just won't show up in the recipient's inbox unless you match. Because who doesn't enjoy sending a thoughtful message to someone who might never see it? However, OkCupid has pointed out that these changes did help lower the number of offensive messages and fake profiles people received, which might be a worthwhile trade-off. Unfortunately in my experience OkCupid has become a bit of an online dating app ghost town.

Hinge finally won me over, becoming my favorite dating app last year. Originally the app focused on common connections and mutual friends that you and a potential partner shared on Facebook, which was a gimmick I was never sold on. But it has since pivoted away from this model. Hinge has designed the app to make user profiles more engaging (and helpful) than on apps like Tinder. You have the option of displaying a lot of useful information that could be deal breakers: Your political leanings, your religion, your alcohol consumption frequency or even your interest level in having children someday. The prompts provided by Hinge make it easy to create more engaging profiles. Hinge's current slogan is 'designed to be deleted,' so if a potential match for a serious relationship is what you're looking for, this is the dating app I would recommend.

Coffee Meets Bagel hopes to offer people better-quality matches by sending curated daily matches, or 'bagels,' each day at noon. They suggest ice-breakers for first messages and the profiles are more in-depth than Tinder. For people who like a little extra hand-holding, CMB isn't the worst option. However, I found the app confusing to use, with too many features and a lot of gimmicks. I shouldn't have to look up online tutorials to figure out how to use a dating app. Plus why call matches Bagels?

I was also disappointed in the notifications, which I found too pushy. CMB was constantly 'gently' reminding me to message people I'd matched with. I eventually disabled the app after receiving the following notification: 'Show [match name] who's boss and break the ice today!' Should a potential future relationship be rooted in a hierarchical power dynamic? At the end of the day, I have friends who've had the perfect match on CMB, but it isn't one of my favorite online dating apps.

Happn matches you with people who are located nearby. It's a cool concept and helpful for people who want to meet someone in a more organic manner. That said, I've never met a single person who actually uses the app.

After signing up, Happn showed me 68 people it said I'd crossed paths with in the preceding 3 hours, though I hadn't left my apartment all day. This might be helpful if you're looking to date your immediate neighbors (or Uber drivers), but I don't see the attraction when competitors like Tinder already show the distance between you and other users. Frankly, if I saw an attractive guy in a coffee shop, I'd just approach him rather than check to see if he's on Happn. The app seems designed for people who don't want to use online dating sites but also don't want to approach people in real life. Pick a lane.

The League is an 'elite dating app' that requires you to apply -- and supply your job title, college and LinkedIn profile. Big cities tend to have long waiting lists, so you might find yourself twiddling your thumbs as your application to be one of the elite singles on the app is reviewed. (Of course, you can pay to expedite the process.) The exclusivity can be a draw for some and a turnoff for others, but I'll let you in on a secret: I've seen most of the profiles I come across on The League on other dating apps, too. So at the end of the day, you'll probably see the same faces for potential dates on Tinder, if you aren't deemed elite enough for The League.

Most dating apps are fairly LGBTQ inclusive. Still, it's nice to have an app to call your own. Her is tailored to lesbian, bisexual and queer women. It's a worthy notion -- but the app has some bugs and glitches that made it frustrating to use. Most of my queer female friends have told me they found the app 'just OK' and not perfect and that they usually end up back on Tinder or Bumble. Still I checked it regularly for some time and had a few pleasant conversations with actual human beings. Isn't that all we're really looking for in a dating app?

Clover tried to be the on-demand version of online dating sites, letting you order a date much like you would a pizza. It also provides numeric match predictions based on compatibility and interests, though it isn't entirely clear how those numbers are calculated.

I was on Clover for quite some time, but had since forgotten it existed until I started to compile this list. It strikes me as a less-successful hybrid of OkCupid and Tinder with a relatively small user base, even though I live in an urban area with plenty of people who use a wide variety of dating apps. Clover says it has nearly 6 million users, 85% of whom are between the ages of 18 and 30.

Plenty of Fish launched in 2003 -- and it shows. The problem I come across over and over again is that POF is filled with bots and scams, even though it may have the most users of any dating app. POF's issues don't mean you won't be able to find love on it, but the odds might be stacked against you. Unless you're into dating bots.

Match.com has a free version, but the general consensus is that you'll need a paid subscription to have any luck. That's a hangover from the early days of online dating sites, when a paid basic membership to a site meant you were serious about settling down. But my friends and I have long since come to the conclusion that you might be a little too eager to find a significant other or the perfect partner if you pay to get dates, particularly given the abundance of free dating apps. There are definitely paid features on some dating apps that are worth the price, but I've yet to be able to justify shelling out cash for love.

eHarmony was one of the pioneers among online dating site options, and -- while I haven't personally used this one -- we all remember the pitch for online daters, thanks to years of TV commercials: The service matches couples based on '29 dimensions' of compatibility and interests (as determined by a thorough relationship questionnaire and personality test). While you can review the profiles of your prospective matches for free, you'll need to pay to unlock the full features of the service. There's a three-month plan and a six-month plan, and they come with a guarantee: If, after three months of paid membership and communicating with at least five members, you're not satisfied, eHarmony will refund your money. Despite a rocky road that eventually involved a high-profile lawsuit, the site finally added same-sex dating in 2013. I have mixed feelings about using the site myself, but it's at least technically more inclusive now.

Have you had a good (or bad) experience with one of these services? Do you have any other online dating sites you'd recommend? Share your experiences in the comments or on social media.

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