In this world of information technology internet is occupying all possible roles in our life. From shopping to campaigning, from medicine to traveling, from education to entertainment its application is endless and fascinating. There are many fields which are still to be explored for web application. One of the strangest yet most important services that are available on internet is dating service.

Yes, the days of traditional matchmakers and dating clubs are gone. To some extent to approach a match maker ort to visit a dating club in order to search partners was a bit bold for some people. They would shy away from revealing his or her intention explicitly. But that problem is non existent in case of online dating. Here you can search for partners or lovers while being at the leisure of your home. You can even hide your true identity till you are not clear about the intention of your potential partners. Previously once you would directly meet a person it would be a bit difficult to ignore that person if you decide that that person is not suitable for you after the first meeting. They could get to you later or may stalk you in public which is utterly embarrassing. But in the case of online dating you have the opportunity to speak or chat with your potential friends without meeting them personally. In this way you get the much needed opportunity to judge them beforehand before meeting them personally. What is more, if they paste their photograph with their profile you can easily zero in on your target partner.

There are other advantages in searching friends and partners through free dating sites. The world of internet is vast and it is borderless. You get the golden opportunity from selecting a large pool of profiles. Dating sites allow you to mention your specific requirements. You can precisely indicate the desired age group, educational background, region, religion eve ethnicity. Once you mention your expectations clearly dating sites send hundreds of profiles to you. You can spend adequate time in making decision regarding whom to contact or whom to ignore for the time being, before taking any actions. You can indefinitely chat with your potential friends until you feel comfortable with them. It is also easy to check their actual status to understand whether they are really seeking a serious relationship or they are simply trying to ‘score’.

Online dating has several drawbacks also. Online dating sites do not verify the profiles of its members. Naturally one can add anything to his or her profiles. Those who will seek a date with them may be duped as it is impossible to recognize their true identity in the first place. Again dating sites do not check the back ground of its members. Any person with wicked intention poses as an ordinary person and cheats others. Racketeers of flesh market often take advantage of online dating sites. They use it to attract potential clients. So there is always some danger in encountering such evil minded persons.

So, online dating service is the vogue of the day. It has many advantages. There are some thorny points too.