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company_name = eHarmony.com
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company_type = Private
foundation = 2000, Pasadena, California
location = Pasadena, California
homepage = [http://www.eharmony.com/ www.eharmony.com]

eHarmony is an online relationship service. eHarmony matches men and women with compatible singles, taking into consideration what it considers key dimensions of personality. In addition to singles matching, eHarmony operates eHarmony Labs, a relationship research facility, and publishes eHarmony Advice, a growing relationship advice site. eHarmony, which was launched on August 22, 2000, is based in Pasadena, CA and has operations in the U.S., Australia and Canada. The company is privately-held, with investors that include Technology Crossover Ventures, Sequoia Capital and Fayez Sarofim & Co.

History

eHarmony was founded by Neil Clark Warren, PhD, one of the best-known experts on establishing and maintaining healthy relationships. [Cite web url=http://www.redbookmag.com/love-sex/experts/bio_neil-clark-warren title=Dr. Neil Clark Warren publisher=Redbook date=2008-09-19 accessdate=2008-09-19] In the late 1990s, after more than 35 years of work as a clinical psychologist and marriage counselor, Warren decided to test his evolving theory that certain characteristics can predict compatibility, and lead to more satisfying relationships. After three years of research, working in collaboration with Dr. Galen Buckwalter, now the Vice President of Research and Development at eHarmony, Warren developed a predictive, scientific model of compatibility that is now the basis of the company’s matching system. [Cite web url=www.eharmony.com/about/eharmony title=About eHarmony publisher=eHarmony date=2008-09-19 accessdate=2008-09-19]

eHarmony launched its matching service for singles in 2000. [Cite web url=www.onlinedatingmagazine.com/history/eharmonyhistory.html title=History of eHarmony publisher=Online Dating Magazine date=2008-09-19 accessdate=2008-09-19] Since then, the company has had about 20 million members [Cite web http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/technology/article4887501.ece
title=Make Me a Match publisher=Times Online date=2008-10-6 accessdate=2008-10-8
] and has grown such that, in 2008, about 15,000 people take the eHarmony questionnaire each day. [Cite web url=http://money.cnn.com/2007/09/14/magazines/fortune/fastforward_eharmony.fortune/index.htm title=FastForward: eHarmony publisher=Fortune date=2008-09-19 accessdate=2008-09-19] After finding a match on eHarmony, Harris Interactive reports than an average of 236 eHarmony members marry every day.

In addition to the singles matching service, eHarmony operates eHarmony Labs, a relationship research facility, and publishes eHarmony Advice, a growing relationship advice site. [Cite web url=www.eharmony.com/about/eharmony title=About eHarmony publisher=eHarmony date=2008-09-19 accessdate=2008-09-19]

Methodology

At eHarmony, new members complete a questionnaire that determines key characteristics, beliefs, values, emotional health and skills. [Cite web url=www.eharmony.com/about/faq title=About eHarmony publisher=eHarmony date=2008-09-19 accessdate=2008-09-19] Sophisticated matching algorithms uses these answers to match members with compatible users.

A user who completes an initial personality analysis survey (essentially a personality test developed by Dr. Galen Buckwalter, Director of Research at eHarmony) may then specify a number of additional criteria, 'self selects' by which to create a more accurate potential pool of recommended matches. Among the criteria available for the user's specificity are self selected age range, ethnicity, religious affiliation, geographical vicinity, and maternity/paternity status (children living with/children living away/no children). In conjunction with the 258-question relationship questionnaire, this is how all of the matches are delivered. One significant scoring factor is what may be called the 'honesty factor'. This is a psychological profiling technique designed to score the relative 'honesty' of the respondent. This factor is apparently considered by eHarmony as a significant factor in arriving at a good 'match'. Contrary to many other matchmaking services, the user is not allowed to browse through profiles or choose potential matches themselves, and must rely completely on the eHarmony service itself to arrange potential matches.

Users are not permitted to choose matches based on marriage 'experience' (i.e., divorced/widowed) as with other sites. While matches can be presumed to be currently unmarried (as eHarmony only offers matching services to legally single people) there is no option by which a 'never-married' user could choose to only receive 'never-married' matches, or a widower could request to be matched with a widow, etc.

eHarmony states that for 20%, or 1 in 5 respondents, they are not able to predict with whom the user would best be matched. Such respondents are told that they do not fit 'rigid profiles' of personality type.

eHarmony's research methods and its models for compatibility matching have not been submitted to any peer-reviewed journals for evaluation and publication.fact date=July 2008 However, eHarmony's research director, Dr. Steve Carter, Ph.D. did present a paper at the 2004, 16th annual American Psychological Society (APS) meeting. In [http://www.eharmony.com/singles/servlet/about/research the paper presented] , Carter compared eHarmony couples married for more than 5 years with a control group, using the [http://doi.apa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=showUIDAbstract&uid=1977-00122-001 Dyadic Adjustment Scale] (DAS), a measure of couple satisfaction. The results purportedly showed that 'Over 90% of eHarmony couples had marriage quality scores which were above average when compared to couples who had begun their relationships elsewhere. eHarmony couples were more than twice as likely to be in highly successful marriages than non-eHarmony couples... Not only are eHarmony couples 35% more likely than other married couples to report that they enjoy spending time together, but we found they are nearly twice as likely to report that their marriages are 'extremely happy' or better versus other recently married couples.' [ [http://www.eharmony.com/singles/servlet/press/releases?id=12 eHarmony press release on customer satisfaction study] , Mar 15, 2004, results from an in-house clinical survey of former customers. Downloaded 06/05/06.] Such an informal presentation should not be confused with peer-reviewed scientific investigation.

eHarmony's selection of a model for statistically choosing the factors to be included in their questionnaires was made using couples who scored in the top quartile of the DAS measure. The use of the DAS to measure outcomes may present a methodological flaw in establishing validity, because the DAS is not independent of eHarmony's models. Using an independent measure of satisfaction would be more convincing. However, eHarmony appears to be the only 'matching' service online that has actually conducted either predictive or post hoc research using married couples to create or validate their methods. In fact, this use of empirical data from married couples to create a system for matching singles online is the core of eHarmony's patent (U.S. Patent No. 6,735,568).

Current board of directors

* Neil Clark Warren, PhD, Founder of eHarmony
* Greg Forgatch, Founder of eHarmony
* Sameer Gandhi, Partner at Accel Partners
* Pete Hart, Chairman of the Board of SVB Financial Corp. and Silicon Valley Bank
* Jay Hoag, General Partner at Technology Crossover Ventures
* Jaynie Studenmund, Director of Orbitz Worldwide
* Gregory Waldorf, Founding Investor and CEO

Current executives

* Gregory Waldorf, Founding Investor and CEO
* Greg Steiner, President and COO

Financing history

eHarmony was founded in 2000 with a $3.0 million investment from Fayez Sarofim & Co. and individual investors. [Cite web date=2008-09-16 url=http://www.onlinedatingmagazine.com/history/eharmonyhistory.html title='History of eHarmony' publisher=Online Dating Magazine] In 2004 eHarmony received the fourth largest venture capital infusion of that year from Sequoia Capital and Technology Crossover Ventures. [Lee, D. (2004). 'Matchmaker site lands $110 million'. 'Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News'. December 22, 2004.]

Criticism and response

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*eHarmony does not match gay individuals, and this has led to criticism.Kornblum, Janet. ' [http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2005-05-18-eharmony_x.htm eHarmony: Heart and soul] ', 'USA Today', May 18, 2005] Warren responds that he has not done the same amount of research on same-sex match-making as he has done on heterosexual match-making. He also notes that eHarmony is about marriage, and that same-sex marriage is illegal in most states. In a discussion regarding eHarmony's lack of services to gay individuals, the founder is reported as having said, 'Where Focus on the Family and a lot of these other places come from is that there are six places in the Bible that say homosexuality is wrong.' But then he continued: 'On the other hand, in the Old Testament if you work on the Sabbath day and you're guilty then you should be shot.' [ [http://archive.salon.com/mwt/feature/2005/06/10/warren/index3.html] ] Failure to provide same-sex matching options has prompted a lawsuit claiming that eHarmony has violated California's laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. [Cite web first=Bob last=Egelko url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/06/01/BAGNSQ63EQ6.DTL title=EHarmony sued for excluding same-sex matches publisher=The San Francisco Chronicle date=2007-06-01]
* Some complain the procedure to unsubscribe from the service is unfair or misleading. [Cite web title=Consumeraffairs.com eHarmony complaint log complaints lodged since 2004-03-19 accessdate=2006-06-05 url=http://www.consumeraffairs.com/dating_services/eharmony.html]
* Various problems relating to the matching mechanism used, such as: [ [http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4803877 NPR/ Fresh Air Interview (ibid)] Lists 8.3 million total applicants vs: over 1 million applicants being rejected.]
** Matches cannot be filtered by user-defined criteria. For example users cannot require that all matches contain a picture.
** The only power the user has is to look at the matches brought up by the matching system and pursue or reject them. Therefore a significant amount of trust in the psychological matching system is needed to justify the service.
** Inability to tell if that match is actually a paying/active match.
* After answering a 258 question profile, some would-be customers are rejected without explanation. A public statement from eHarmony claims that the reasons for rejection are usually because of three factors: [Cite web first=Paul last=Farhi url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/12/AR2007051201350.html?hpid=topnews title=They Met Online, but Definitely Didn't Click publisher=The Washington Post date=2007-05-13 pages=D01 accessdate=2007-05-13]
** They are already married (30%);
** They are under the minimum age of 18 (27%);
** They provide inconsistent answers during the profile (9%)

References and footnotes

External links

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* [http://www.eharmony.com/ The official eHarmony Homepage]
* [http://www.eharmony.ca/singles/ eHarmony Canada Homepage]
* [http://www.eharmony.com.au/ eHarmony Australia Homepage]
* [http://www.eharmony.com/singles/servlet/press/contacts The eHarmony contact information page]
* [http://www.scam.com/showthread.php?t=17870 Public opinions on Eharmony.com] [http://marriage.eharmony.com eHarmony's Alternative to Marriage Counseling]

We respect your privacy. All email addresses you provide will be used just for sending this story. To pay or not to pay: That is the question. If your goal is to get a date—or find a mate—are you better off with one type over the other? In the Consumer Reports Online Dating Survey , more than 9, people who had used an online dating service in the last two years were asked which one they had joined. Forty-eight percent said Match, a paid site, but PlentyOfFish free and eHarmony paid tied for second most popular, with 23 percent apiece. But in terms of overall satisfaction, our survey found that free dating sites actually score a touch better than paid ones, probably because they’re a better value.

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Pew Research Center has long studied the changing nature of romantic relationships and the role of digital technology in how people meet potential partners and navigate web-based dating platforms. This particular report focuses on the patterns, experiences and attitudes related to online dating in America.

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Bank, and Barclaycard, among others. Being divorced for several years, I have tried my hand at online dating , experimenting with a number of different sites, and I know from experience that for someone new to the process, it can be rather intimidating and confusing. You might be wondering which site is best for you, and if you should bother paying for a membership or not.

While technically a free site, PlentyofFish offers you the option to purchase a membership upgrade. PlentyofFish has spun off a new dating site called eVow , which is only for those seriously looking for a long-term relationship. Examples of the questions include:. You can set your answers to be publicly available, or you can choose to set all or some to private.

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Over the past several years, the popularity of online dating has skyrocketed compared to where it originally started. In fact, dating apps and websites have given single people a convenient new way to connect with people. But, with this ease of use comes some new issues, particularly in the form of safety. For instance, interacting with strangers online can put you at risk for identity theft, online harassment, stalking, digital dating abuse , catfishing , and other scams.

And, if you do decide to meet up “in real life” IRL with someone you met online, there also is the chance that you could find yourself in physical danger as well.

While many online dating sites and apps are free, some cost money to sign up, Is it worth paying extra for premium services on dating apps?

In fact, it might be a matter of clicks. Those with a penchant for the old fashioned rituals of dating might choose to trade in the likes of Bumble, Tinder and Hinge for something a little more nostalgic. Enter, dating websites. Given that we’re currently under lockdown, we couldn’t find love at first sight in a bar even if we wanted to. Not only do dating sites actually offer users the option of specificity, something that is notably lacking on its app-based counterparts, but they generally offer a much wider pool of singletons.

You can trust our independent reviews. We may earn commission from some of the retailers, but we never allow this to influence selections, which are formed from real-world testing and expert advice. This revenue helps us to fund journalism across The Independent. All of these are optional and you also have the ability to say how your ideal partner would respond to them.

There are some niche questions too. The website is active in more than countries worldwide and has been running for 15 years. This dating site is unique. Then, like other sites, it will draw up a list of matches for you to peruse at your leisure. You will need a paid subscription in order to start speaking to someone, so do bear this in mind when you sign up.

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What find-a-bride are going out with websites more than worth it? How many of these sites essentially give you value for your money? This can be an important question to answer before you decide whether or not to sign up for a particular web page or service plan. You can let you know how well a web site actually works by simply asking yourself a few questions and being sure that you receive exactly what you want.

What dating websites are worth it to you depends principally on what you want.

Over the past several years, the popularity of online dating has skyrocketed compared to where it originally started. In fact, dating apps and websites have given.

Dating Share is one of the leading dating websites where lonely women have the opportunity to meet potential date ranges online. Internet dating Express has a extensive set of services in order to find the right particular date for you whether you are looking for a friend or a long term relationship. Online dating Express even offers several features that will help you find the right partner, whether you are looking for a night out or a permanent relationship.

Internet dating Express is usually a one quit shop for your entire dating needs. Dating Share has a quite effective member dating service where you will have the ability to find a meet for you depending on your very own criteria. When you choose to join the membership online dating service, you will be needed to pay a one-time fitness center fee.

Once you pay for the one-time membership fee, you will have use of the online dating service and will create a account that can be looked at by other members. You can choose a picture and a profile to complete, and the different members can to view that. You will then have got a chance to email the different members and add them to the network.

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The search for love in the digital age tends to stir up a lot of anxiety. As evidenced by the countless dystopian portrayals of technologically mediated love that come across our screens as well as real-world conversations with friends and colleagues, we’re collectively wary of online dating and its implications for the future of romance and human connection. Meanwhile, IRL origin stories are seen as sacred. Why are we so hesitant to believe that online dating can work?

The rise of phone apps and online dating websites gives people access end up skipping it all together, you might decide it’s not worth settling.

So you’re looking for love, just like millions of other Australians. But where exactly should you be looking? Do free online dating sites offer a good service at the right price? Our investigation looks at key things like price, privacy, and demographics and found that online dating scams are rife, and some privacy policies and terms and conditions are riddled with disturbing provisions.

Free sites can be a good, low-commitment way to start, but they do come with strings attached: often, you can’t access full profiles or all the features of the site which is the case with eHarmony. Some free sites can be quite light-on in the details department so you have to make a dating decision almost solely on appearance Tinder is notorious for this.

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To answer your question simply, yes , dating websites do work. A study by the Daily Mail predicted that by half of all relationships will start online. Still have concerns? This is brave and bold, so remember that you are doing this for you, not anyone else, and know you should feel empowered by your decision rather than embarrassed. The best thing about online dating is that you can get to know someone before you decide to meet them.

What are online dating websites worth it? How several sites essentially give you value for your money? This can be an question to answer before you decide.

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We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. After the first truly bad date? After the 70th? A generation ago, things were simpler. You essentially had two options: Meet a fellow human being in your respective flesh sacks, or pay somebody or a newspaper to set you up with one.

Dating sites would like you to think this is a common occurrence, but the more people I talk to, the more I learn that everyone’s experience is.

Many see developing a dating app as a lucrative business venture. How much does it cost to develop a dating app similar to Tinder? Yalantis has up-to-date experience developing successful dating apps both for iOS and Android and we decided to share our expertise to help you develop an engaging and addictive dating service. Geolocation matching dating apps aggregate potential matches based on geographic proximity. Bumble also operates in a similar manner.

Matching algorithm-based dating apps are powered by offline matching services or matching algorithms that base their choice on personal survey information. This is how eHarmony finds matches for their users. For example, OK Cupid , a well-known dating platform, now also has an app trying to compete on the app market.

Niche dating apps target specific groups of people. The concept behind The League is the idea that people tend to date people from their own social circles.

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