eHarmony was launched in 2000 and claims to create partnerships with a better chance of success. The process of finding partnerships with this site starts with a detailed questionnaire which consists of 400 questions and you receive a personality analysis worth $40. They will then provide you with free matches and guide you through a 4 stage process of getting to know your match before direct contact is enabled, protecting IDs until both people feel comfortable. According to research by Harris Interactive an average of 236 eHarmony members marry each other in the US every day as a result of being matched on the site. Partner sites eHarmony labs and eHarmony advice can offer a complementary service to members.

It is not possible to browse or search profiles on eHarmony, once matches have been found, you are guided through the following communication process:

1. Read your match’s ‘About me’ information
2. Send first questions (chosen from a list)
3. Exchange 10 ‘must haves’ and 10 ‘can’t stands’
4. Send second questions (free choice)
5. Open communication

After the open communication you can decide whether to exchange personal contact details. If you wish you can fast track the process straight to open communicaton.

Targeted Membership:

eHarmony is a site for people looking for serious long-term relationships and marriage. They do not accept married or separated subscribers. It has a separate site for those looking for same sex relationships.

Number of Members:

More than 20 million members worldwide

Free Membership Levels. Yes

Free Features:

• Personal report from their Compatibility Matching System (worth $40)
• Initial matches provided
• Further Matches supplied via email

Restrictions:

• No contact available with free service. There are occasional free contact offers.

Membership Levels and Fees:

• Free
• Paid

Paid Membership Features:

• Contact enabled between members

Search by Member Options:

• No search facility available on this website

Regions:

• United States
• Canada
• Australia
• UK