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Number of Members: 421,000

Cost: Free

Online since: 2002

Friendster is a social networking site that lets you stay in touch with old friends or find new ones. It’s possible to search for people you went to school or college with or find long lost loves. The site is free to join, and you can create your own customized profile and blog.

Number of Members: 5,000

Cost: 1 month $29.99

Online since: 2000

Find hot gay guys for dating, friendship and more, through Gay Cupid personals. GayCupid.com is a leading gay dating and personals site for gay men seeking romance, friendship, gay love, or long-term gay relationships.

Number of Members: 13,000

Cost: Gold membership- 1 month $29.99

Online since: 2005

PinkCupid is a site for single lesbian women seeking other women for dating, love, or online chatting. Members are offered a free tour which highlights the services and features available. Instant messaging and emailing require a paid subscription, however free members can browse and notify interest in others.

Number of Members: 26,000

Cost: 1 month - $39.95

Online since: 2003

A site for dating across color lines. Interracial Match has members of all races and backgrounds seeking to meet people of other races for friendship and romance. Members include Asian, African-American, American Indian, Hispanic, Caucasian singles.

Number of Members: 6,000

Cost: 1 month $29.95

Online since: 2004

Equestrian Cupid is a friendship and personals site for horse lovers. The site offers picture personals, a forum, advice section, emailing and online chat. Free membership is possible but has restricted access.

Number of Members: 62,000

Cost: £23.50 for 3 months

Online since: 2004

My Single Friend is a matchmaking site that not only allows you to write an online dating profile for yourself, but also where you can write a profile for your single friend. It’s open to people living in the United Kingdom, and currently has around 62,000 active members.

Number of Members: 44,000

Cost: £19 per month

Online since: 2001

A site aimed at city professionals who want to meet other like minded individuals for a date at lunch time or after work drinks. Join for free, create a profile and meet single professionals working nearby.

Number of Members: 32,000

Cost: From, $29.95

Online since: 1998

Single women and men, looking for online dating and matchmaking can join AbsoluteAgency.com as a free guest member. Whether you are looking for love, marriage, or a soul mate, Absolute Agency helps people from all over the globe find other singles for romantic relationships.

Number of Members: 13,000

Cost: 3 Months $29.95

Online since: 2001

This site exists to bring together large men and women, with their admirers. As well as bringing people together for romance, the site also acts as a supportive network of friends. Newcomers can read the FAQ to find out how the site works. Dating advice and tips are also available.

Number of Members: 5,000

Cost: 1 month $14.95

Online since: 2005

Whispers4u.com is a dating and friendship network for people living with disabilities. Free members can search for profiles, create lists of friends and send messages. Replying to messages requires an upgrade to premium membership.