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REMEMBER THE good old days when pen pals become romantically inclined and then they'd arrange to meet? Now people meet in virtual chat rooms, through e-mail, or on bulletin boards. It is a great way to know a person before you meet him or her in person.

http://www.udate.com: Setting up a profile is cost free. You have to choose what age range is allowed to see your profile. You must specify your location and are automatically restricted to your area. You can also see who is online and who has looked at your profile.

http://www.friendfinder.com: The website offers two types of memberships, partially-free services and paid services. All members have access to the Friendfinder magazine. They can post articles on various topics like Teen Advice, Building a Relationship, Dating Safety and Ending a Relationship.

http://www.matchdoctor.com: This one is totally free! You can post a profile with a picture, view ads from all over the world and contact any member by using the e-mail service provided. Your true e-mail address and name are kept anonymous. There is provision to add extra pictures free of charge.

http://lavalife.com: This was formerly known as MSN Personals and this site can still be accessed through the MSN Home page. Members can create profiles in all or any of the three categories: Dating, Relationship or Intimate encounters. Most of the services require payment except for `sending a smile', which is a one-line scripted message used as a hint to initiate contact.

http://personals.yahoo.com: You don't have to be a member to browse the ads, but you must join to place one. The search criteria are detailed and conform to the information placed in the profiles.

http://www.match.com: A proven leader in online dating services, the site is a diverse, global community of single adults who share common goals and who want to find great dates, or make new friends, or meet life partners.

http://www.dateable.com: Find fun links related to dating and relationships, including personals and advice. Register here and get great tips and romantic ideas to your mailbox.

http://www.casualkiss.com: A dating community with emphasis on dating. The site has an advice section and diaries. You can interact with members in a variety of ways, from instant messaging to chat and message boards.

http://www.singlescafe.net: A great source for dating and relationship articles on a variety of topics. Read book reviews, short stories and sign up for newsletter!

http://www.date.com: This site can help you find the love of your life. It is dedicated to helping singles find new friends. With lots of personal ads to browse, you'll find it easy to meet people.

AYYAPPA NAGUBANDI

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