Internet dating and personals services are one of the most useful things we've seen in a long time. Free if you're just browsing, and guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Where else can you browse photos of single guys and girls for free, without having to spend any money?

How does Internet Dating work? Using the services easy. Pick what gender you'd like to meet, the age range, and location - done. The biggest disappointment with most sites was always the lack of members, particularly Australian girls. Hence, for the best dating sites with lots of members, check out all three because they all offer significantly different user bases.

• AussieMatchmaker
• Lavalife
• RSVP
• AdultMatchmaker
• eHarmony

Busy lifestyles and changing work practices mean that online personals and online dating sites have taken the place of meeting people at work or clubs. You can use these sites to find friends who share a common interest, men and women looking for long-term relationships and/or marriage, or just people looking for a good time. Just like meeting people in real life dating, you should be reasonably cautious. The advantage with meeting online is that you can assess each other more before revealing your personal details. Good luck.!