Match Vs eHarmony?

I started eHarmony and stuck with it for about 3 months. I tried it first because I had the thought that since its based on so many areas of compatability that I might find someone who is more my type. However, after being on eHarmony for 3 months, I found that it didn't really do a good job of matching me with someone I would be compatable with. So after that, I decided to give Match a try. The thing I like about Match is that I have the opportunity to browse on my own, which eHarmony doesn't let you do. eHarmony was also much more expensive than Match. I personally don't think it was worth the cost. To compare the results, I have been on Match for 4 months and had 4 first dates. I was on eHarmony 3 months and had 3 dates with the same guy. All in all, each of the guys I chose to go on a date with were not looking for a one night stand. Not to say that there aren't guys looking for just a fling on there. If you read their profiles, you get a clue as to what they're looking for. I did a pretty good job of discerning who was looking for a relationship and who wasn't. The problem is that you can't really tell if there's chemistry until you actually meet in person. I haven't found what I'm looking for yet, but the looking part has been pretty fun so far. Hope that helps.

Why use either when there's MFP for free!

Agreed and it's the BEST way to meet someone, should you be so lucky!

I have been dating a guy I met from POF for 3 years, we aren't all one night stands

My friend who wants to go online is thinking about eHarmony, as she's convinced that's the best dating site to use in order to find someone to marry (rather than just a one-night-stand as is the rep of others like POF, OKcupid).

I know one couple who met on Match.com and one who met on eHarmony, but hear a lot of horror stories from both. So what do you all think?

I met my husband on Okcupid... and we've been together for 4 years... so it's not all about one night stands.

I met my husband on OKC. I can't justify spending the money on a site when there's ones for free. If you have in your profile that you're not looking for just relations, and screen your people carefully, there's nothing wrong with a free one. You have to screen people you meet on the paid sites, too. I feel, personally, that it just comes down to communication and making sure you're as transparent as possible.

I met my boyfriend of 7 years on cpixel (basically a rating site) and i couldnt be happier.

Not everybody is looking for a one night stand. Lol.

I met my husband on Craig's List. Yes, Craig's List. I know that place is known to be just for booty calls but it wasn't like that at all. I mean, sure with most of my responses, but I just weeded those out.

As far as actual sites go, I met my ex on Yahoo Personals and we were together for 3 years. I personally liked Match better than eHarmony because eHarmony chose for me and pretty much came up with 0 matches. I don't think finding love is that black and white.

Good luck!

Hi I was on Match for 3 years and trust me there are strange ones on all the sites. I believed there would be more committed men on a site where they had to pay!!! However a couple of years ago I met the man of my dreams on POF!!!!! I think one paid and one free is a great idea... just tell her to really vet them first x If you want me as a friend for internet dating advice, please feel free to add me x As I said I did it for 3 years so I learned quite a bit!!!!

I married a man I met from eHarmony. I had a great experience with it and met a lot of really neat people. I met (in person) 4 people from the site and dated two of them for a few months, trying to get to know each other. And then I met my husband. I would recommend it to anyone, but I have nothing to compare it to, as I've never been on Match.com. I was on the site for about 8 months.

From a male perspective...Ive tried them both and hate eHarmony. As has been repeatedly stated, you get no choice on eHarmony and the matches they did send my way were anything but. Match is fun but hasnt been real succesful either. I have actually had better conversations, emails etc from MFP (and Im really not using this as a potential dating site)

I have heard great stories from people on all the online sites which is why I tried it, but have had little to no luck. Met alot of great people just nothing that stuck.

If your friend is going to pay for a site though go with Match, it gives you a lot more options.