eHarmony was originally launched in 2000 and claims to create partnerships that stand a better chance of success. The site credits most of their success to these patented matching questionnaires. The process of finding partnerships with this site begins with a detailed questionnaire which consists of about 400 questions. You also receive a personality analysis worth $40. Free matches will then be provided along with a guide to assist you in a 4 stage process of getting to know your match before direct contact is enabled.  This process is to protect member identities, until both people feel comfortable in proceeding. According to research by Harris Interactive, an average of 236 eHarmony members marries each other in the US every day as a result of being matched on the site. Partner sites such as eHarmony Labs and eHarmony Advice can offer additional complementary service to members.

It is not possible to browse or search profiles on eHarmony. Once matches have been found, you are guided through the following communication process:

1. Read your match’s ‘About me’ information
2. Send first questions (chosen from a list)
3. Exchange 10 ‘must haves’ and 10 ‘can’t stands’
4. Send second questions (free choice)
5. Open communication

After communication commences, you can decide whether to exchange personal contact details or fast track the process straight to direct open communication.

Targeted Membership:

eHarmony is a site for people looking for serious long-term relationships and marriage. Married or separated subscribers are not accepted. eHarmony has a separate site for those seeking same sex relationships.

Number of Members:

More than 20 million members worldwide

Free Membership Levels. Yes

Free Features:

• Personal report from their Compatibility Matching System (worth $40)
• Initial matches provided
• Further Matches supplied via email

Restrictions:

• No contact available with free service. There are occasional free contact offers.

Membership Levels and Fees:

• Free
• Paid

Paid Membership Features:

• Contact enabled between members

Search by Member Options:

• No search facility available on this website

Regions:

• United States
• Canada
• Australia
• UK