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One quick caveat before we move away from swipe-based dating and into diving into the mathematical battlefields of eharmony, Match, and OkCupid: algorithms can’t actually predict compatibility.
For every study claiming that their matching technology will guarantee you find love, another study says they can’t confidently claim a higher percentage correlates with relationship success. Still, there are plenty of reasons to opt for in-depth personality quizzes that match you with like-minded users, especially when your other option is heartless swiping. Now, onto the first of these numbers-based services: eharmony.
After filling out a comprehensive profile and personality test, harmony matches couples based on “29 dimensions” of compatibility and interests. With a slogan of “here for real love,” its landing page advertises someone finding love every 14 minutes and boasts the “highest quality dating pool” based on a 2018 survey of 1,616 U.S. singles.
You can start getting matches with a free membership, but you’ll need to pay to actually view your matches’ photos and send them personal messages. Membership costs range from$35.90 monthly to $65.90 for one month. However, they have a guarantee that if after three months of paid membership and communicating with at least five members, you’re still not satisfied, eharmony will refund your money.
Now for the word-of-mouth reputation: If you’re tired of casual dating, this is the option for you. The user base for eharmony tends to be for singles in their 30s and above. It attracts people who take stock in personality quizzes and who are serious about committed long-term relationships. Finally, although the site finally added same-sex dating in 2013, it still carries a slight stink of homophobia for many.
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