Yes, you can absolutely find love by using a dating website or app! In fact, one in five relationships and one in three marriages today start with online dating!

This really depends on your age and what you're looking for.

Match and EHarmony are popular for all ages, whilst Silver Singles is an excellent dating site tailored to singles aged over 50. If you're under 50, we also recommend Elite Singles as a popular choice.

We provide our ratings and feature comparisons to help decide, but if you're still stuck, check out our reviews for an in-depth analysis of each dating site.

Nearly all dating sites will also have an app now too. You can find our most recommended dating apps here

Reputable online dating sites, such as the ones we recommend, offer a variety of safety features to protect users like you. These can include photo verification, blocking and reporting options, and more. You can learn about each site's safety features in the Site Safety section of each review. Nevertheless, it's always a good idea to limit first dates to public locations.

There are usually different plans you can choose from so you won’t have to pay more than you’re willing to. Many of the online dating sites that we recommend offer free registration and free trial periods so you can see how much you like the website before entering your credit card info. Plus, online dating has been found to be cheaper in the long run as compared to traditional dating.

Make sure that you take the time to answer all of the questions on your profile and include a few recent pictures of yourself. Keep your profile light and positive when talking about who you are what you want in a partner. For more info, check out our article on how to create a profile that will stand out!