Many dating sites have a 'compatibility search', or 'mutual match' search. This
search type attempts to match you up with compatible singles by comparing your
profile with others using an algorithm designed by the site. Each dating site
has its own method of matching, some are better than others. The question is,
should you trust a computer to decide who you belong with? For those of you
that have had unsuccessful relationship after unsuccessful relationship, it's
certainly worth a try! Our general opinion on matching systems is mixed. On one
hand, they can be helpful in filtering out the thousands of profiles that you
have no interest in, leaving only profiles that have solid potential. On the
other hand, you are likely to miss out on the actual people that you would be
good with simply because you put all of your faith in a computer system to find
the right person for you. Our advice is to try them out and see what kind of
results you get. Maybe they will work great, maybe not. But don't rely on them
completely. Run searches manually, contact a lot of people. You really never
know if someone is right for you until you get to know them. A profile is
definitely not going to determine if you are going to fall in love with
someone. It is merely a guide.
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