In the fast pace of the life we live, sometimes we don’t get much of a chance to make friends or look for a partner. And sometimes we let our fear of rejection stop us from getting out there and trying to meet someone. This is where the internet can help you out. There are a lot of different date sites available at the tip of your fingers and the click of your mouse. By joining these online communities you can find friends or start a new relationship and possibly find true love. Because these communities are world wide it offers you a whole new experience and people who you would not otherwise have had access to in the more conventional way of socializing and dating.

If you’re going to go the online dating route then you need to jump in with both feet…or in this case fingers! Some people join more than one community to maximize their chance of finding the right person for them where as others feel more comfortable being part of just one site. I say try as many as you can! To help you choose from some of the best I have made you a list of the best known and respected dating sites online today:

•    eharmony.com: has millions of registered member’s world wide and has the feature that allows you to be able to look at people’s profiles before contacting them. This keeps the elimination process short and simple.
•    Perfectmatch.com: This site is packed with fantastic features and a guarantee that if you do not find love within the first six months you will receive six months free.
•    Americansingles.com: has a wide range of members that are from all walks of life, background, ages and they all communicate in this one site which serves the masses whatever you are looking for.
•    Date.com: This site also offers its members the option to look through their best advice pages that can save you a lot of problems. People share their stories online, good and bad, to help other people.
•    Amor.com: This is a specific site aimed at Latino people who wish to meet other Latino people for friendship and/or love.
•    Blacksingles.com: This site is also a specific site that is aimed at black persons like the title suggests and it is a fully functioning community even though it caters to a specific market.
•    Christianmingle.com: This online site provides Christians all over the world access to other like minded Christians in a safe and protective meeting place.

Most of the date sites available online have features that include free chat messaging services, advice to how to find a date online, advice on how to go on blind dates and date etiquette. Some of these sites also offer an experience section where some people place their stories and share them with the rest of the community. This enables the stories to help others who can find themselves in similar situations. These online sites also show you a list of the closest local members to you so you can decide whether you may be interested in contacting them due to their location to you. All in all they seem to have every base covered to help you make the most of your experience with online dating.