How do I change my email address or password?

You can change your email address on the "edit your profile" page. Here you can change someother information including search preferences, address and other preferences about your dailyroutines, habits, hobbies etc.

After you've made your changes, click "Save" at the bottomof the page to save.

What is the purpose behind Instant Messenger, how do iget benefit from it?

This application is a faster way of communicating to other members of the site who areonline. Its lists all the members who are online. When you send message, recipient will receivemessage and would reply. If unfortunately recipient doesn't receive message forsome reason, then that message will be send to his onsite message Inbox.

How does "My Matches" works?

My Matches works according to the basic profile and "search preferences" at the bottom ofthe "edit profile" page.

Do people actually meet on your site? Do they everget married?

Thousands of people meet on our site daily and go on to date and start relationships.We've also had hundreds of marriages across many borders. To see for yourself, check the site forreal stories of real connections.

When someone emails me, where does the email go and howdo I respond ?

When a member sends you a note, it goes straight into your onsite message Inbox. We then send anemail to your personal email address to let you know that it's there. To read the note, simply loginto the site and go to your Inbox. If you decide to write back, simply click "reply", write your ownnote and send away. Your note will go straight into the member's onsite Inbox, and we'll let themknow it's there with an email to their personal email address

All communications with other members stay onsite so that you never have to give out any personalinformation until you feel completely ready. Then when you are, you can exchange phone numbers andeven meet in person.

How do I edit my profile? How do I hide my profile ?

To update your profile, click "Edit Profile" in Members Panel menu. Be sure to save yourchanges at the bottom of the screen when you're done.

Try to put your best foot forward with at least one photo and snappy, detailed essays about yourinterests. The photo is key since most people feel more comfortable writing to members they can see.Try to stay positive in your essays and let the real you shine.

To hide your profile, select "No" for the option "Other members can see when I'm online?"on the "Edit Profile" page  . Keep in mind, however, that members who are most activeon the site keep their profile visible in all places because it ups their chances of connecting withpeople. And you never know, someone special may be looking for you and never get to find you if yourprofile is hidden.

When I suspend my membership, does it end mysubscription? Can I put my subscription on hold?

No. Once you purchase a subscription, it will remain active for the remainder of your initial term.