There was a time when internet dating sites were seen as taboo.

Many people believed that whoever was using a dating site was a weirdo and social misfit, playing Russian roulette with their lives, one match away from being stalked and killed by a serial killer.

That sentiment has since changed.

Lots of people are on dating sites, choosing to use them to meet significant others, new friends, and casual partners.

According to the Pew Research Center, three in ten US adults have used dating sites.

Such a preponderance of people using dating sites has led to the creation of thousands of dating sites that deliver on a variety of match preferences.

There was a time when people were stuck having to settle with whoever was available to date in their social circle or community, regardless of whether said person was a fitting match.

Thanks to the proliferation of online dating sites, this woeful predicament is no longer a factor.

If you are someone who loves to travel and wants to meet a potential partner who shares a similar passion for travel, there are dating sites that specifically meet this need.

The same applies to those who want to meet a potential partner who shares a particular worldview, way of life, sexual identity, nationality, religion, etc.

The proliferation of dating sites has made it possible for people to find someone who meets a specific criteria.

A dating site gives you an outlet to find a potential partner that embodies what you want in a partner, without having to settle for whoever is available in your limited social circle or community.

This alone makes dating sites worth trying.

To steer clear of dating sites robs so many deserving people of the opportunity to find a partner that is completely compatible with them, especially when such a person is absent in their limited social circle or community.

Without dating sites as an option, having to settle for whoever is available in their social circle or community only leads to unsatisfying relationships that are doomed to fail.

It’s natural to be cautious about matchmaking sites.

The thought of signing up on a platform that is filled with strangers is stressful for some.

That said, the statistics bear it out.

People who meet on dating sites are far less likely to be victims of abuse or violence than those who meet in physical locations such as bars, lounges, pool parties, nightclubs, house parties, etc.

Far more incidents of violence occur in social locations where people initially meet each other face to face.

Ergo, the idea that dating sites are somehow unsafe is absolutely ludicrous.

When you go to a bar, lounge, pool party, nightclub or house party, you are susceptible to physical harassment, stalking, or worse, having your drink spiked.

Dating sites are the complete opposite of this, as you get to interact with men from the safety of your own home, which makes them so much more convenient and safe.

You are provided with a profile of a potential match that includes his photos and bio.

This gives you a much better idea of who he is and what he is about.

On top of this, there are safety measures in place so that no one you match with on an online dating service has access to your personal information.

Should you decide to meet any of these men in person on a preplanned date, this only happens after several conversations that give you further insight into his personality and character.

During this period of getting to know him, you have also had the opportunity to vet him through social media or other online sources.

By the time you meet him on a date, it is as though you have known him for years.

This is much safer than meeting some hot guy in a bar, lounge, pool party, nightclub or house party, knowing nothing about him.

People who don’t let the naysayers turn them off of using dating sites find committed relationships within six months.

This is a far cry from those who choose to solely meet relationship prospects in physical locations.