Best 5 Dating Sites

Overview

Singleparentsmeet.com aims to unite singles with children. Single parents will appreciate how difficult it can be to find a life partner; often, children are a deal breaker in relationships. The site takes some of the heartbreak out of dating by matching up singles willing to merge two families into one blended unit.

Features

The site features member profiles, a live chat area and an industry standard messaging system. Users are initially matched with three potential partners based on answers to a basic interview given at registration. Members can search for attractive users via the "search profiles" feature. An advanced search is available; this allows members to search by a variety of factors including ethnicity, location, number of children and relationship expectations. Users can "flirt" with other members who can then choose to view the original user profile, flirt back or deem themselves uninterested.

Signing Up

Registering for singleparentsmeet.com requires only an email address, user name and password and a few answers to some basic questions about marital status, number of children, height and build. New members are then directed to their homepage. From there, they can update their profile, view the profiles of other members or read articles dealing with the challenges of dating as a single parent. A short personality quiz is available, although not required. Many of the site's features are restricted for paying members; however, the free account does allow the user to view profiles.

Pricing

Paid memberships are available in one or three month durations. A one month subscription will cost $14.99 while a three month membership can be secured at a discounted $9.99 a month for those who pay for all three months up front. For an extra $1 a month, users are given the option to upgrade to an account which promises to highlight their profile in the search feature. Paid members are given access to all areas of the site including the chat feature. Memberships are renewed automatically unless the member cancels before the renewal date.

Safety and Security

On paper, the site seems fairly safe. The privacy policy takes marginal liberties with user information but clearly lists its opt-out procedure. Profiles feature a way to block the member and a link to report suspicious behavior. Former site members report that the site saw its fair share of scams and sob stories. As long as users apply common sense behavior, these scams can be mitigated and reported fairly easily.

What We Love

The site fills a valuable need. It is very difficult for a single parent to find a partner who will commit to a relationship with children as part of the deal. Singleparentsmeet.com provides a place for single moms and dads to chat, flirt and develop the foundation for a long term relationship with others who share their goals and values. The site is comparatively well priced and the layout is uncluttered and extremely user friendly.

The Bottom Line

Singleparentsmeet.com allows parents to connect with other parents. Despite the alleged scams undertaken by unsavory members, the site as a whole is a safe and secure place to create a blended family. Singleparentsmeet.com is well designed, easy to use and a great value for the money.