Virtual love and real romance…

In an age where technology is moving at such high speeds “hover-cars” and “space boots” doesn’t seem so far off. We have become a nation of cyber-junkies. Emailing, web profiles and text messaging have taken the place of phone calls, letters & handshakes. It is not surprising then that the internet has now become such a major resource in the pursuit of finding love. With this we have seen the growth and development of online dating sites. Some of these online dating agencies prove to be better than others and all are offering us a fast and easy way to view a selection of singles that suit our tastes and requirements.

So what are the advantages of online dating and how do you know which are the best sites for your dating needs? Online dating is relatively straightforward; all you need to start with is a profile picture, good internet connection and lots to say about yourself. Many online dating sites have various levels of membership. The most basic normally being free however if you want to make the most out of your online profile the sites requiring a membership fee allow you to access more information about possible love matches. There are also sites that are very specific in the social groups that they are designed for, for instance Asian singles or Caribbean singles making the search for the ideal love match even easier. The best way to find out which sites work for you is by doing some research – asking friends that have used online resources to suggest some and go through a process of trial & error to determine what works best for you.

With all this in mind it’s so easy for us to forget the beauty of human interaction. Therefore the next step upon getting in touch with a possible love match online is to meet them; a daunting but necessary act in the pursuit to find love online. When organising these first dates with an online connection it’s important to ensure that any dates are in safe and interesting places. Restaurants and art galleries are great, traditional places to meet up for that first ice-breaking date, especially as they are in a neutral location. It’s important not to spend too much time getting to know each other online before meeting as quite often profiles can be made to seem better than the real person; which leads to disappointment. Why not try out the Sociality event on July 12th to get to meet fabulous new people in the city.


By registering online, www.stareventsuk.blogspot.com and paying a small ticket fee of £5, individuals are invited to Sociality, a night for single professionals to mingle and meet new people in a relaxed environment, The Gate in Farringdon. Sociality prides itself on being a fun and interactive way of meeting new people – We encourage guests to register for the event in mixed sex pairs.