Online dating is a wonderful invention for single meet who do not have the time or the desire to go to supermarkets and bars to find a partner. Online dating also opens up the possibilities of meeting someone from anywhere and not just in your city or town. By creating a profile online you can search through and look for an ideal mate using one of the many Free Online Dating services there are available. Be honest in your personal profile and include a recent picture and be aware that there is the chance that the other person on the other end of the computer may or may not be honest with you. Much like meeting someone in public, online dating does require you to take security measures as well. Do not give out your home phone number or address unless you are completely comfortable with the other person and all experts agree that meeting in a public place for the first visit is the safest way.