TerraMatch dating and matchmaking portal

Apple Mates	A nice-looking site aimed at people looking for an honest relationship. They say: "Members write a short 'About Me' essay, upload up to six photos and answer a simple multiple-choice questionnaire about appearance, interests, likes, and - most importantly - what they're looking for in their ideal partner. Our mission is a simple one: to make AppleMates.com a useful, user-friendly site for the online dating community, providing a broad spectrum of high quality features and services in a safe and secure environment."
Chemistry.com	They say: "Chemistry is designed specifically for single adults who are actively seeking meaningful, long-term connections. Our next-generation compatibility matching is based in part on the science of brain chemistry, which some experts believe is the core of who we are as human beings. Our "get acquainted" process is designed to help like-minded people develop meaningful relationships faster. Our patent-pending process helps you move beyond email to the essential next step, an in-person meeting." This is clearly a high-end site for people very serious about finding the perfect long-term match.
Cherry Blossoms	Cherry Blossoms has been publishing personal ads since 1974. They have a wide range of picture personal ads from Asia, Russia, Latin America and other regions. They say: "Currently over 1,500 client marriages result from the use of our web site each year! If you are single man looking for a way to meet and marry a beautiful woman from Asia, Russia or Latin America, or a woman looking to find the man of your dreams from outside your country, Cherry Blossoms can help you find your True Love."
Cupid	Take control of your love life with Cupid.com. Find new photos every day, search for your perfect match, and chat with others using safe, anonymous messaging. They say: "Don't be stupid. Go to Cupid."
Cupid Junction	They say: "There are three communities: Dating, for general dating, movies, dinners and just hanging out. Romance, for interest in developing a serious, steady relationship. Intimate, for intimate encounters mostly, not likely to become serious." You can create a free profile containing information about yourself and your preferred mate, including a photo if you wish. Also at no charge, you can browse through millions of other member profiles. Cupid Junction will also notify you by email when you have a message, or when a new member looks like a good match for you.
Adult Match Doctor	They offer free profiles, and make it easy for adult singles to meet people with similar interests and needs. They say: "If you're looking for an intimate encounter, one night stand, group activities, or just someone for erotic chat, AdultMatchDoctor.com is the site to meet all types of people from all over the world!"
Adult Personals	Focused directly at people looking for a discreet affair, this site lets you post a detailed profile -- including a photo -- for free. You can also conduct searches for free, but you have to upgrade to a full membership in order to contact people.
Alt.com	They say: "World's largest BDSM & alternative lifestyle personals." Not quite sure what they mean? Take a look at the site. The masks and leather may give you a clue. Or some ideas.
Amateur Match	This site is more for adult personals than for serious dating. You can join and create a profile for free. Searching is free too, but for full access to all information, you'll have to upgrade to a paid membership.
BangMatch	They say: "Run by women to serve our sexual needs. Over 100,000 women who want to have SEX." Ah, Romance! Your scent is in the air. Oh, wait -- that's something else. Anyway: They offer "the most advanced search functions and database information possible to ensure that no one is left alone in their bed." And what more can you ask for??
Cams.com	Dozens of models waiting to video chat with you right now. Free introductory session.
College Party Dates	They say: "Lust, sex & no commitments! Meet tons or horny singles. Profiles feature pics and videos. Contact by email, chat, video and more. Find college parties online." -- and more.
Date.com	Date.com has more than one million male and female users worldwide who come to the site because it offers a convenient and safe way for singles to meet. They're adding around 200,000 new members per month. Thousands of couples have begun successful relationships, and at least 50 marriages took place during the past year.
Dating Direct	Dating Direct is a fast, safe, fun and effective to meet your ideal partner. To search for other members all you need to do is register as a Standard Member yourself, and complete a short information form. As with most dating sites, personal details such as your real email address remain anonymous.
Date Match	They say: "Datematch can be deemed the online version of 'Blind Date'. New possibilities are endless and you're only 2 minutes away from possibly meeting the person of your dreams! A team of qualified and experienced personnel is behind Datematch.com and its continuous development." It's a nice site, with some worthwhile features.
Designer Love	They say: "Designerlove.com is a world wide state of the art singles matchmaking network. We are dedicated to bringing people together online by private messaging and personal profiles." They offer search and browse functions, messaging and live chat, forums and more.
Dream Mates	DreamMates is a partner of the Relationship Exchange, a network of online personals sites that share a common database of millions of singles. This means that by joining DreamMates, you're also gaining access to millions of members of other dating and personals sites. That makes this a pretty good deal!
eHarmony	They say: "Unlike dating services, eHarmony will match you with people who are compatible not just on the surface, but also in the deep and important ways that truly matter in a relationship. Then you get to have fun discovering the chemistry." Their detailed questionnaire measures the intricate facets of a person, including the 29 dimensions that are most important in relationship success. They then match singles who have the best chance of making great relationship partners. Warning: Don't bother with the long questionnaire unless you're single! You'll get all the way to the end, only to have the system tell you "Thanks, but no thanks."
Engage.com	Engage takes a unique and fairly serious approach to helping serious singles find someone worthwhile. As they say, "Honesty is the policy on Engage.com and singles with profiles including numerous personal references can better demonstrate their authenticity and sincerity than on traditional online dating sites. Character matters when it comes to love, which is why Engage members receive a reputation for kindness, honesty and responsiveness, based on feedback from other members with whom they have interacted. Just like in the real world, singles with good reputations rise to the top and make the most connections."
ePersonals	A dating service with photo personals ads for singles seeking love and romance online, where people can meet in a safe and friendly environment. They say: Our customer service and product development group are both focused on ensuring the overall satisfaction of our members. We collect member feedback and listen to what our customers are asking for. This helps us to develop cool tools and applications that enhance their experience."
Eroticy.com	They say: "Site access and free trial are 100% free. Millions of uncensored adult personal ads. Thousands of feature length adult movies. Live cam shows with chat around the clock. The most interactive adult dating community online." Ah, Romance, your scent is in the air.
Fling	Meet singles and swingers, explore erotic fantasies and maybe even have a fling using their award winning real-time video chat rooms. Fling makes it safe and secure before meeting.
Friend Finder	With more than 5 million active members, Friend Finder has the largest database of eligible and interested singles online. You can join for free -- and get limited use of the site -- or select from several membership options. If you're serious about finding someone, you'll find that joining as a full member will pay off in many ways. There are lots of search options, chat rooms, and much more.
Friend Search	Here's an offer you don't see every day. They say: "Take 1 minute and create your free profile, and we'll instantly email you 10 singles in your area seeking dates." Sounds worth the investment of a little time.
Geek 2 Geek	Another site for people looking for more than appearances. They say "Geeks are special, and their interests don’t match the kinds of questions asked in other dating sites’ profiles. We have carefully designed our profile information by including information that is important to geeks and their admirers. You have the ability to pick the most important characteristics of a match so that your matches most closely reflect your specific interests."
Heart 2 Heart	Lots of emphasis on safety and privacy, as well as a focus on singles seeking a fairly serious relationship.
Hot Match	Hot Match claims to be the world's largest sex and swinger site, with nearly 20 million active members worldwide. The site features video introductions, photo albums, adult chat rooms, live webcams and much more.
Hot Matchup	Register for free, and then search and contact other members for free. You'll have to upgrade to their gold membership for access to chat rooms, video chat and other features.
iFriends	This complex site has two major components: A "Family Friendly" section with lots of interesting options for singles dating and chat; and an adult section that you have to specifically sign in to. Since iFriends is quite different from any of our other recommended sites, you may want to spend some time exploring.
iMatchup	You can create a profile for free, start searching through potential matches for free, and contact other members you are interested in for free. Some extra services, like their chat rooms, video chat, instant messaging -- and reading those free-to-send emails -- require a paid membership. (As they do with most sites.)
intellectConnect	Are you fairly bright? Have you been trying to find someplace where you can meet people of similar interests and values? This site promises to help you do that. They say "Are you a bookworm? Do you love museums? Maybe you're seeking intelligent conversation. Whether you're looking for a smart soul mate or friends who share common interests, our service will help you find them."
Intellectual Passions	One of a series of special interest sites, Intellectual Passions says that it can help you find other singles who value intelligence. They say "While there is no IQ test required in order to be a member, Intellectual Passions is for people who would describe themselves as such, or who enjoy spending time with intellectual pursuits. Whether that is evident by a membership in Mensa, a proclivity for crossword puzzles, or just their view of themselves, this is the place for you to find a 'thoughtful' match." Best of all: Everything on the site is free.
Intimate Adults	This site is part of the Relationship Exchange, a network of related sites, which means you get access to people who have joined any one of those sites, even though you're a member of this site. Search through millions of singles, create your profile and reply to messages for free. A paid membership gets you more access and options.
iQcuties.com	They say: "Find someone who understands you. Somewhere between Mensa and MySpace sits iQcuties - an exclusive dating site for people with above-average intelligence." You take a simple IQ test to join, but it's not scary or challenging.
IwantU	Try their Dating Club for romance, love and friendship -- or choose from two other sites with somewhat different membership goals. IwantU's resources include the ability to Search their membership; Private Messages from members; Live Chat, individually and in chat rooms; and a Gallery of member photos. They say: "With almost half a million messages exchanged every day, thousands of our members have found an adventure or an exciting relationship. But why read about other people's stories when you could try it for yourself!"
Lab621	They say: "Lab621 is a private and secure environment, providing active singles with the best place to meet, flirt and have fun. One of the fastest-growing and highest quality dating sites in the world, Lab621.com currently has registered more than one million members internationally." It's a nice looking site with a modern feel, and well worth a visit.
Lavalife	This is an excellent site with several effective ways to search. Also, each profile will tell you how far away from the other person is located. They say: "Lavalife gives singles the chance to click effectively with many people in a safe and entertaining environment. We recognize the complexity of meeting others in our fast paced modern society and dedicate ourselves to providing solutions. Our customers have the control to choose when and how they want to click -- for any kind of connection, whether it is friendship, dating or relationships."
Love Access	Sign up and search for free. They offer an unusually low monthly rate for upgraded membership. With that you get unlimited emails to any member; IMs with text, audio and video; access to video profiles; chat rooms and private chat; and priority placement in search results. Not bad!
Match.com	They say it best: "Welcome to Match.com, where you can date, relate and find your soul mate among the web's largest community of quality, eligible singles." If you're serious about finding someone special, don't miss this site. It has become one of the most powerful matchmaking sites on the internet, as it merges or gobbles up other sites.
Match Doctor	They have a number of features available free of charge, including: Free registration and free use; local searches, by country, state or Zip code; free posting of photo; anonymous email; chat rooms; message boards; who's online; and more. Pretty nice. And you can't beat the price!
Matchmaker.com	One of the largest dating and matchmaking sites. A really outstanding way to meet someone for singles dating, romance, or something else. Lots of ways to search, including by location, interests, living situation, and more. Don't miss this one.
Mate1	Free signup, and you can search over 15 million profiles for free. You can sign up for a short term membership if you want to contact anyone. Photo profiles, voice recordings, discreet mail and chat are all included.
Megafriends	This site is slightly different, and well worth a visit. We like the way they say it: "We wanted to not only offer a service where folks could meet for dating and romance (the ultimate friendship!) but also the opportunity to meet others for non-romantic notions like finding a travel buddy, a sports buddy, someone just to chat with, a pen pal, a key pal, a good neighbor or a business partner."
Metrodate	Use the comprehensive singles resources provided by their safe and easy-to-use website, and your chance of dating success will be better than you ever expected. Access hundreds of thousands of profiles with personal messages, pictures, and voice recordings from singles that are anxious to meet someone just like you. Try their free chat and message boards, too.
Mingles	Mingles has been responsible for countless dates, friendships, and romances -- and many marriages between folks who meet through there. Mingles also runs several other sites that you should check out: FaceWars, a fun picture-ranking site; CrushDate, where secret admirers can contact each other; and finally, dozens of Local Singles sites for various parts of the country.
OK Cupid	OK Cupid is simply a great site. It's completely free (and they promise to stay that way). Just a good: They provide a sophisticated matching system that you can help work by completing dozens of fun tests. This is one you really should not miss.
Passion.com	This is a pretty "adult" oriented site, run by Adult Friend Finder. Many members are single, however -- even if they don't appear to be looking for a life companion.
Perfect Match	They say: "Serious committed adults, looking for long-term relationships, have turned to Perfect Match for an easy-to-navigate, feature-rich environment." The site includes a personality profiler, quizzes, advice from experts, excellent search functions and more. A very nice site, especially if you're looking for a long term relationship.
Philanderers.com	If you're serious about looking for a long term discreet relationship, this may be the site for you. It's not large, but it is selective. Most people are looking for something quasi-monogamous, rather than a series of contacts with different people. Well worth a look.
Platinum Romance	Warning: We have received complaints about this site. In order to avoid litigation, we're not going to say any more. We'll just remind you that there are a lot of other sites to explore.
Sex Search	Free ads, with real people. They say: "The fastest growing sex dating site."
SexyAds.net	They say: "Whether you're looking to have the best sex of your life for the rest of your life or you just want to get laid with someone new, SexyAds is THE place to meet sexy adults for erotic fun. The site allows you to be totally anonymous and discreet, until you're ready to reveal more about yourself." Gee. That seems to just about cover it.
Singles.com	They say: "The Singles.com comprehensive search engine makes it easy for you to find a perfect date, companion, friend, or lifetime mate among half million Members." Their Advanced Search alone is worth the membership fee. In addition to the usual criteria like appearance and age, you can also search by City, State, Zip Code, the Kind of Relationship you're looking for, and more.
Singles4You	They say: "Meet Real People With Real Sexual Desires." With the standard membership you can create a profile, receive emails and search. This site has a clone named Adult Singles Zone.
2 of a Kind	Mentioned in the New York Times, even! The basic free service lets you complete a simple, almost automated "introduction letter," which will then generate a number of matches for you. This is a different approach, and one well worth investigating.
Udate	Around 6,000 people join Udate every day -- making it the fastest growing romance, matchmaking and dating site on the net. Register for their free trial membership, without any cost or obligation. The search function isn't great, but since you can get a basic membership for free, you should definitely check them out.
WildMatch	Well, this pretty much covers it: They say "WildMatch... Interact... Get wild... Get laid." Easy to navigate, free signup.
Yahoo Personals	Because Yahoo is so big and well-known, it's one of the best resources if you're serious about finding just the right person. You can search by characteristics, age, interests, and by geographic location. Be sure to explore this site thoroughly! Note, too, that Yahoo has swallowed Third Age Connections, which we used to list here separately. Don't worry: You can still search for a partner of a certain age with Yahoo's personals.

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