We all know that there is nothing worse than being alone at Christmas, so that might explain the huge surge in signups to dating sites over the festive period, but why have they become so incredibly popular?

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There are plenty of pros when it comes to dating sites; many of them are now vetted so they aren’t full of fake profiles or spam, meaning you’ve got a better chance of finding an actual date.

They are also handy for people who are constantly on the move and have a busy lifestyle. You put your info into the site and they practically do all the rest, as well as allowing you browse to find your perfect date.

The vast variety of dating sites is also a major plus. There are dating sites that match you on compatibility like eHarmony.

Their site asks you to fill in a questionnaire which will then be used to match you with someone who shares the deepest values with you.

There are sites which are simply there for when you want a bit of fun such as uniformdating.com or benaughty.com who pride themselves on being ‘cut to the chase’ dating.

Although they get a lot of bad press, there are also married dating sites such as IllicitEncounters.com or AshleyMadison.com which provide no strings attached dating for someone who is married or in a long term relationship and need something more.

There really is a dating site for everyone these days, but let’s not forget the cons too.

You never really know who you are talking to until you meet them, so be super careful what information you’re giving out to them.

There have been plenty of horror stories about woman having their money stolen from men who were pretending to be into them only to steal from them so always keep your information safe!

Do plenty of research around the site before you decide which one you are going to go with. Always read the terms and conditions and check out their website fully before agreeing to anything.

Looking for reviews of the services is always good too and if you have any friends on dating sites then always ask them which ones they would recommend.

Remember, always trust your instincts. If something looks and sounds too good to be true, it usually is!

On a lighter note, dating sites are popular for a reason so why not give it a go today? Take a look at Match.com or eHarmony to get your online dating experience underway!

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