Ever wonder just how accurate some of the matchmaking sites are? Is it a placebo effect or can the dating websites really align the stars for you?

Relationships are typically based on two things; compatibility and attraction, with most giving those two factors a different priority, but some might have other motives.

It sort of seems odd that answering about 100 questions can provide enough insight to suggest the right one, but I suppose its possible with the right questions, maybe?

Here’s a list of the questions from eHarmony found online;

1. Besides love, what one trait have you noticed in couples that have maintained a successful relationship for many years?

2. Looking back on your life, of what are you most proud?

3. Describe some personal habits that are important to you.

4. Describe an interest you have that you would truly hope your partner could share with you.

5. What is the one dream for your life you most look forward to having come true?

6. In general, how many nights a week do you go out for entertainment? What sorts of things do you like to do when you go out on the town?

7. If you had three wishes, what would they be?

8. During a typical week, what sort of physical activities do you enjoy?

9. What is the most adventuresome thing you’ve done in the past year?

10. How big is your extended family? What are the holidays like for you and your family?

11. What is the most spontaneous thing you have ever done?

12. How important is it to you that your partner fulfill traditional gender roles? Would you like a woman who will cook, shop and keep house? Would you like a man who maintains the cars, manages the finances, and is handy around the house?

13. What do you most like to do on a day off?

14. What is one thing you could start doing today that would most improve the quality of your life?

15. When do you feel most afraid?

16. If you could accomplish only one thing during the rest of your life, what would it be?

17. They say life is about simple pleasures, what is your simplest pleasure, and how does it make you feel?

18. What do you find physically attractive?

19. Describe your own personal style.

20. Tonight you can do anything you want, no penalties, no reprisals, and the cost is unimportant. What are you going to do?

21. How would you spend a romantic evening with someone you have been dating for more than one year?

22. Looking back at your life, describe one particular event that you wish you had handled differently.

23. What do you think are the three best traits you have to offer a partner?

24. Does life look good to you right now? Describe your current emotional health.

25. Tell me about your closest friend. How long have you known him/her; and what do you like best about him/her?

26. Describe your spirituality.

27. What are your general feelings about money and personal wealth?

28. Describe your parents’ relationship with each other.

29. How would you describe your childhood relationship with your mother and/or father?

30. What are you looking for in a relationship partner?

31. What are your political beliefs?

32. Do you have any pets? Which types of animals do you love to be around?

33. Why did you join eHarmony?

34. Are you doing what you love? If not, what would you rather be doing?

35. Describe your ideal man/woman.

36. How do you act when you’re angry?

37. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

38. What have you learned from past relationships?

39. What is the best thing an ex could say about you?

40. If you could do something totally out of character and remain anonymous what would you do?

41. If they were making a movie about your life, what would it be called and which actor would play you?

42. Describe the worst date you’ve ever been on.

It’s actually a site which works with other dating sites, like Match, eHarmony, PlentyofFish, OKCupid, and others.

It’s called Weopia, at it provides virtual dating to let online daters get to know each other better. When we first read about it, we were blown away by the idea.

Weopia works like this; when you’ve met someone that interests you, you invite them on a virtual date. They say it allows you to get to know someone better, in less time, and those that use virtual dating are usually more happy with their new mate, and twice as likely to have a second date.

Sounds like a great way to find someone you might be compatible with.

Here’s a video showing what it’s like inside Weopia…

If you’re new to online dating, or maybe you’ve been at it a while but it doesn’t seem to be going well, you may be be pleased to know that Harper College in Illinois is offering a one day class for online dating.

Ava Whaley, who met her husband online, offers her students instruction on setting up a promising profile on a variety of different dating sites to where to meet and what to say when meeting offline.

“Even with all its pitfalls, it’s the best way to meet people today.”

Although the media often portray online dating in a negative light, there’s no denying its the best way to expand your personal network beyond friends, family or co-workers in hopes of finding someone new you might be compatible with.

Given that you have 160 characters per text message, you’re limited in your conversation. Sure, you could send multiple messages, but is this actually the way to meet people? I can see it be a way of maintaining communications, but think the chances of meeting a good match via text gives you worse odds than all the other choices out there, from online dating to phone chat lines and anything else you can think of.

Text dating or text flirting is probably fine, after you’ve actually found someone. Some might argue “what’s the difference between a private message on a dating site to a text message?” Good question.

If dating is about finding someone that’s right for you, aren’t you cheating yourself of finding that kind of compatiblility when using text messaging for dating?

1. A picnic – bring a basket of more than snacks (music, poetry, depends on her interests too)
2. Rent something – like a bicycle or rollerblades
3. Bowling – a great and inexpensive date idea
4. A long drive – somewhere scenic, and stop for dessert along the way
5. Galleries – Take in some art or a museum