DALLAS, May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- In a nationwide survey of more than 5,600 single fathers by TRUE.com(R), the leading scientifically based online relationship service, eligible dads said that online dating is their preferred method of meeting singles. TRUE, recognizing an increase of single parents subscribing to the site, conducted the survey in May 2007 to better understand why so many single fathers are choosing online dating and what they're looking for in a relationship.
Survey results showed that most single fathers agree that online dating is a safer and easier method for meeting other singles:
-- 75 percent of respondents said that online dating is the easiest way
for single parents to meet others
-- 67 percent said that online dating is a safer way to date
-- 67 percent regard TRUE's policy of screening for criminals and married
people as very important (vs. 26 percent for convenient, but not
important)
The survey also revealed that saving time is considered the most popular convenience of online dating:
-- 37 percent said that online dating helped them balance time between
work, dating and family
-- More than half (53 percent) go out on traditional dates less than once
a month
"Balancing work and family alone can be difficult for anyone, but it's even harder for the millions of single parents," said Herb Vest, Founder and CEO of TRUE. "It's not surprising that single fathers place such a high value on time and safety. Online dating allows singles to learn about a potential partner before ever meeting them in person. They are also able to move at their own pace."
For Father's Day, TRUE offers the following online dating advice for single dads:
-- Consider what you are looking for: a friend, a date, a relationship or
marriage.
-- Have fun while dating online: meet new people. Take this opportunity
to really discover what type of people you like.
-- You don't have to date another single parent to find someone who
appreciates your kids.
-- Talk to your kids when you begin to date and let them know that you're
seeing someone.
-- Wait until a relationship is steady to introduce the kids -- and don't
be surprised if it's not a friendly meeting. Prepare your date ahead
of time and talk to your children afterwards.
About the Poll
The nationwide survey, conducted from May 9 - 14, 2007, consisted of responses from 5,673 members of TRUE. All participants were single fathers. Complete survey details are available upon request.
About TRUE
TRUE is a safer, savvy, leading scientifically based online relationship service, whose mission is to help singles find long-lasting and fulfilling relationships. Founded on an advanced, scientifically based compatibility test uniquely endorsed by Psychology Today and independently certified to meet the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, TRUE is the only major online relationship service that actively seeks to further protect the safety of its communicating members by conducting extensive criminal background screenings and single-verification screenings. With the help of proprietary research and in conjunction with advisors in the field of relationships and psychology, TRUE's team of experts guides members step-by-step through all stages of the relationship-building process. To find out more about how TRUE helps people around the world Live.Love.Learn.
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