It seems as if we are all searching for that special someone we can settle down and live happily ever after with.
And while that search can get frustrating, online dating has made it easier and easier to find "The One," especially for women.
Why, you may ask? Here are five reasons women love online dating. If these reasons don't convince you to join an online dating site now, then I don't know what will.
1. You don't have to worry about going on an awkward blind date.
We've all been on those awkward blind dates that don't go anywhere. Going on a blind date with someone your friend set you up with is completely different than going on a date with someone you've been talking to online for weeks.
When you are set up on a blind date, you never know what the person looks like, how they are going to treat you, and what you are going to do to try to escape the date if it is a disaster.
But going on a first date with someone you met online means you already know the person pretty well and have good date topics to keep the conversation going.
2. You can view a bunch of singles in your area within a matter of minutes.
If someone is not physically attractive to you, you can always move on in hopes of finding another.
Keep scrolling through your list of matches on the online dating site and review who is your top three.
3. You will never have to worry about spending time in a bar to meet someone.
This is going to cost a lot of money between drinks and cover charges. Instead, stay home and chat with singles online.
4. You will want to try out a couple of different dating websites.
This way, you can find the one that's right for you.
5. If you don't know which website is going to be one of the better ones, don't be afraid to ask some friends who have done online dating themselves.
This way, you will know firsthand whether or not this particular website is affordable, convenient to use and, most importantly, full of single guys.
Online dating has become the new way to meet people. Most people are so busy with working and going to school, they honestly don't have a lot of extra time when it comes to meeting people.
If you can use online dating as a tool to find the right one for you, you can really get to know someone before you meet them.
Make sure that you talk online a lot before you meet. This way, you can get a feel for them before you decide whether or not you want to meet.
If you do decide to meet, make sure that it is in a public place. You probably don't want to let your date know where you live at first.
Wait until you know whether or not you are going to hit it off.
Don't worry, you can do this. Just remember thousands of people have found love through online dating.
Cynthia Price is the managing editor of DatingAdvice.com, overseeing editorial content, social media engagement and media opportunities for the site.