On-line dating is pretty self explanatory. It’s when you meet someone online whether it is through an online personals website or matchmaking service. Generally people exchange emails and get to know one another and occasionally that leads further to the exchange of phone numbers and even meeting in person. There are hundreds of people out there who met their spouse or significant other online so a lot of people sing the praises of online dating. Online dating and matchmaking services typically have a monthly fee involved in becoming a member of their service. Most also have members fill out questioners which allow them to match members with other members who have similar interests. Online dating websites or online personals as they are also known generally consist of members setting up a profile which often includes a picture of them. Other members then have access to their profile and can email them if they are interested in talking online. There are even online dating and personals websites that match up members similar to how the online matchmaking services do.