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eHarmony
A leading matchmaking site for those seeking a truly serious relationship with a compatible partner in every sense. eHarmony has developed its own personality matching system that is designed to help you find your soul mate.
Number of Members
The estimated number of active members using this site.
: 2.2 Million
Cost
The cost of joining the site as a basic member, for the shortest subscription period. Discounts may be offered for signing up for longer periods.
: Basic Plan from $39.95 p/month
Regions Covered: United States
Online Since: 1998
Category : Match Making
URL : eharmony.com
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- Sophisticated compatibly matching
- Guided communication available
- Few fakes, mostly genuine members
- Choice of communication methods
- High success rate
Against
- Takes a long time to sign up
- You only communicate with members eHarmony matches you with
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by john
August 16th, 2010 at 11:40 AM
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August 16th, 2010 at 11:40 AM
@Laura I joined a few weeks ago. I am very serious about finding someone. I am a professional, educated, i am told I look younger then my 50 plus age, still my matches are not even close to my age or they live in the next state ect.
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eHarmony
As one of the most well publicized online dating sites, eHarmony is the best bet for those looking for a truly serious commitment with the right person. Science and romance come together with in-depth personality questionnaires designed to match compatible personality traits most likely to result in chemistry. Rather than members entering information to search for compatible matches, the eHarmony.com online system locates matches and delivers them. While signup and personality profiles are free, a paid membership is required in order to communicate.
One can use the guided communication process to break the ice or bypass it all using the site's Fast Track system. Founded by Dr. Neil Warren, a dating and relationship expert, eHarmony.com is recognized for its ability to create long lasting compatible matches. This is because of the lengthy questionnaires that must be filled out which is designed to match couples on a deeper level that appearances alone. The site has strong Christian principles, and has received complaints in the past for not catering for same sex couples. It’s not clear whether this policy will change.
The extensive compatibility questionnaire must be completed before gaining access to the site, so unlike many other match sites, at eHarmony one cannot simply register in a few moments and start browsing profiles. The test answers can be saved at any time however so that you can come back at a later point to finish the test.
Once you complete the test and access the site, you can easily modify your profile and customize your settings. Choosing between the fast track or guided communications options can be done here, as well as specifying whether you’d like to receive matches by email or not. It’s also possible to restrict matches to people living within a certain distance, to those with certain religious beliefs or ethnic backgrounds, and of a certain height.
eHarmony has one of the most comprehensive matchmaking services available both on and off the internet. It’s well suited to those seeking a compatible partner for a serious, lasting relationship. Those uncomfortable or unwilling to examine themselves at length are not likely to find themselves suited to eHarmony.com.
Regions : United States | Religions : Any | Relationships : Marriage | Type : Match Making | Niche : Monogamy
Browse Profiles : No | Male / Female ratio : 40:60 | Adult content : No
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barbiexgina | Canada | March 24th, 2010 at 12:00 AM
I must say I am probably the biggest skeptic when it comes to inter dating web sites. But somehow a friend of mine had convinced me to give EHarmony a try. So after a long and tiring research and reading the testimonials from other members, I finally took a plunge and joined. And I am sooo glad I did! It is by far the best $39.95 I have ever spent. Originally I thought that $39.95 a month is a little steep for a membership price, but once I found out all the wonderful features that were included, the prices was totally justifiable to me.
EHarmony offers a step-by-step process that takes the pressure off getting to know someone from every angle. eHarmony's Guided Communication option does just that, so you can focus on the enjoyment of getting to know your matches without worrying about the awkwardness of ...
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@Laura I joined a few weeks ago. I am very serious about finding someone. I am a professional, educated, i am told I look younger then my 50 plus age, still my matches are not even close to my age or they live in the next state ect.
Did you ever consider these younger guys you are messaging might consider you to be an old lecher as well?
Eharmony is a complete joke! A waste of good money! I am a 36 year old woman with a preference for men my age or slightly younger and they kept sending me matches of men of men 40 to 51 when my preference is 30- 41! Any younger guy id message would ignore me while these old lechers kept badgering me.
@sandra schofield Don't be so down on yourself. If you don't love yourself, why should anybody else love you? I'm 56, met a man on pof.com and he thinks I'm very hot. I am not slim, tall, and my hair is very short. Not Christine Brinkley by any means. I'm average for my age. He's 4 years younger and loves women my age, won't even date someone younger. Learn to love yourself and your own body and you might have better luck with men.
@Priscilla I feel sorry for you. You are so young and so hateful. Grow up. Someday you'll be 50.
I'm sure the site is fairly good if you pay the high fee. However the 10 day free trial is really pointless considering you CAN'T see what your matches look like. eHarmony fails because of this. Bad enough that online dating is a crap shoot as it is by having to deal with fake profiles, scammers, and narcissists; But to not show pics of your matches? Online blind dating equals no for me!
@Alex Hi Alex, I like your frankness here. Yes, I was being prompted by eHarmony to give it a try. I am still sceptical about as to whether it is worth trying my efforts on it or not. I am 35 years old, a full time teacher and a part time model for a corporate magazine. I like to know you better. Don't ever worry, I am a genuine seeker just like you, looking for my soul mate. I hate scammers to bits!! You can reach me at my email: lindalaszdan@yahoo.com.sg. See you soon!!
Linda
@Priscilla With that pitiful arrogance, are you going to feel the same way when you turn 40 and look older than you are now? Do you really think that those men that come in your face aren't looking for a booty call? LET'S BE FOR REAL AND STOP THE FAKING!
@Priscilla I feel sorry for you and your attitude towards older women. I'm in my 50's and I have men in their 30's in my face all the time. Why.... I'm beautiful, sexy, and they don't care for your immaturity. You think you have it all figured out and you don't. You think you're "a gift" and you're not. I hope you age gracefully as I have. By the way... remember what your are when you're 50!
I have had no problems. Get many matches a day. Lots of contact, requests for communication, long conversations on the phone and many dates. All in one month. And all within my criteria (which was pretty strict). I am early 40s and matches are 35-50. Having a great time looking for the "one".
I have been thinking of e-harmony for a while but after reading the comments, it is exactly what I suspected - a rip-off for men who can't find a woman, and a place for the "cougars" to find a younger man. Let's face it, life is not going to bring you what you want - Stop "shopping on line", stop drinking so much, and face the fact that you are, like I am, old and not desirable any more. Stop talking about yourself as "Hot, late fifties", etc. Nobody in their late fifties is "Hot" - get a mirror and clean it well before you look into it. Do some volunteer work and grow old gracefully - alone!!!
More than ninety (90) percent of the matches they sent me remained in the introductory stage meaning they never viewed my profile. eHarmony does not post a last log-in date, what does that tell you? After spending a considerable amount of money for their subscription one can expect a vendor ad on every page. Yes, you pay good money to view ads. eHarmony has a nominal word count and in most cases one is unable to express what you want to relay. As for the amount of matches, I received very few and what did appear, well many had fake first names or no picture posted. I signed up for a year and asked eHarmony for a prorated refund which was quickly denied. In summation, eHarmony is overpriced and over rated. After four (4) months, not one date, nothing at all. As a minimum stick with a dating site that does not promote fraud, meaning posts a last log-in date and allows you to write what you are looking for by not having a nominal word count. If you are a heterosexual male seeking a woman, one would do well avoiding this site.
I have joined eharmony going on a month or less, so i do not know what to say about them.
I was disappointed with the site in several ways. I am an attractive and fit 42 year old man, and look mid 30's in appearance. However, I received far too many profiles of women in their early to late 40's, where profiles of women in their 30's would have been more appropriate. The quality of profiles of women in their 30's that I did see was disappointing to say the least, rarely fit or attractive.
Even after the extensive questionnaire, some women would immediately close communication, even though these were supposed matches. In addition to the hoops to jump through, it can be very time consuming to actually get to one on one contact.
Eharmony you are doing great job. I hope you keep it up.
Couldn't be more disgusted with the 20 plus years older matches I was sent. Obviously, Eharmony victimizes women for matches with much older men who are the large base of their clients. This is a rip-off of the highest order.
To 25-year-old Priscilla:
The cookie will crumble. You too will be old one day. But for your own sake, I hope you focus those young eyes on the guys who are "in [your] face all the time".
Anyone who dates far younger is not looking for an equal partner - they are seeking someone to dominate. Don't believe words; watch actions and make up your own mind.
Best of Luck,
Cathy
PS - I agree that E-Harmony is not a great place.
If you're not Christian, don't bother. They will reject you.
I am in my mid 20s and I was sent no one older than 28 and no one matching close to someone I'd choose. I didn't even limit the search to my area! All unmotivated men and all far away from me! I live in New York City! The test was way off in my opinion. Everyone on there wants children and I make no apologies for wanting a career and not wanting a nanny raise my kids. I am so unhappy with eHarmony in every single aspect of it.
I wish they'd let me rate it '0' stars!
You old women had 50 years to figure it out, and if you haven't by now, maybe you should get a cat. Maybe you are crazy, fat, boring, wrinkled, or just plain out ugly. You may think that you look better than you actually do. If you are in your 40's, nobody wants you but a 60 year old man, if not 70. I am 25 and I have "40 year old" men in my face all the time.
I've had no problems with eHarmony.