At some point you will have to reevaluate your subscription to an online dating site. Has the $20-40 a month been worthwhile? Why, or why not? If you don’t put some effort into it, as with anything, you won’t get much value out of it. Even sites like eHarmony that do a lot of the leg work for you still require you chip in some assistance.
The most obvious reason to cancel your subscription is if you meet someone. Obviously, it is in poor taste to continue shopping around while beginning a relationship. That doesn’t mean cancel after a first date, but if you’re seeing a personal several times a week, then maybe it’s for the best to put the account on “hold,” a feature many services allow.
If you’re not meeting anyone, then maybe the service isn’t working right or your profile needs some revision? Match.com offers a six-month guarantee. If you haven’t found someone in that time, they’ll give you another six months free. Not a bad deal, especially if you’re at least meeting some fun people to spend weekends with, if not date long-term. Many of the sites offer extended time or discounted rates if you’re at first unsuccessful. eHarmony routinely runs deal for former members to get three months for the price of one. True.com offers a free week or two to entice quitting members to stay on a bit longer.
Remember, you only have to meet that one special person in order to be successful. Quantity will help you feel like you’re getting your money’s worth, but quality is perhaps worth more in the long-term. Two quality dates a month might be more worthwhile than six casual meet-ups.
Online dating can give you a real life love story if you put in the effort. Who knows, that first date could lead to a great wedding night story and a lifetime full of great baby birth stories.
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