eHarmony is possibly the most popular of all of the online dating websites, and for good reason. eHarmony utilizes the most extensive system for matching couples, which involves completing a personality profile that can easily take an hour to complete. Although completing the registration is certainly more timely with eHarmony, the in-depth personality profile helps the service better match its members. As a result, the service is more likely to make a match that will result in a serious long-term relationship.
When considering eHarmony to be your online dating service, there are many facts you should keep in mind. Some of these include:
The majority of the personality profile consists of multiple choice questions, though there are some short answer questions as well. Be certain to put some thought into these answers, as your responses to these short answers may be the only thing your potential matches see about you before communication is opened up between you and the other member.
Communication on eHarmony is a bit different from other online dating sites, as you cannot communicate with other members unless you have been matched with that person through the site. In addition, you cannot communicate with other members unless they are paying members.
You have two options for communication on the site: standard and fast track. The standard, or guided, option used to be the only method available on the sight. In response to member feedback, however, the "open" fast track method has been introduced. This method is best for those members that are comfortable with writing emails to their potential matches rather than following the multiple choice question format utilized by the standard method. Members also have the option to request a secure telephone call or even to put communication on hold or to close out communication if no longer interested in the potential match.