LoveHowTo Dating Directory: Screened

11 million members. You must enter a credit card to join and receive a seven-day free trial. While you might not want to give True your credit card info, the site's advantage is that it screens all communicating members against criminal records databases. This means a much higher likelihood that people are who they say they are. Free (and time-consuming) compatibility test endorsed by Psychology Today identifies 99 factors found in successful relationships. Video chat and private chat. Lots of action here, but caliber of members seems slightly lower than average. True aggressively follows up to make sure you find someone, though.

5 million members. In-depth (almost 500 redundant questions – be sure to answer consistently or you’ll be rejected!) personality test required as part of signup. Profiles use canned text (none of the members' own words) and are not accessible – you only get to see the ones eHarmony selects for you. You must describe yourself as single (e.g., not "Separated") to qualify. If you click "Separated" you'll still get the whole massive questionnaire, but then eHarmony will refuse to let you participate in the dating service, instead steering you toward their online counseling service. And then they'll send you endless emails nagging you to use them to help put your marriage back together. And your personality test results can get you rejected even if you are single. Assuming you're accepted, if you cancel your dating membership you'll be bombarded with emails saying NOW they've found you the right one. Marriage-focused and claims to be results-oriented, although our experiences showed those results are more money for eHarmony and difficulty extricating your credit card from the relationship. Primarily but not exclusively Christian. Time.com named it one of the 5 Worst Webites for "its power to cause utter despair." As a result of a lawsuit filedby the state of New Jersey, eHarmony will launch a same-sex matching service, called Compatible Partners, by March 31, 2009.

It starts with an online questionnaire, and requires a background check and an in-person meeting at one of their approximately locations around the U.S. So you know the person you're meeting isn't wanted on an outstanding warrant, but otherwise unclear if it's worth the substantial added cost beyond internet dating. Especially since they won't tell you what it costs until they get you into the office in person to give you the pitch. Fill in the questionnaire and you'll get a call from someone perky and ready to pitch, but unwilling to talk pricing with you. Members are guaranteed a minimum number of dates with people who match their dating criteria - which they should be at these prices - but no guarantees you'll hit it off.

Another name for "The Right One" matchmaking service.

How many names does this company utilize - and more importantly, why? This is the same exact company as The Right One and Together Dating, offering the same service for the same price. What's the point of the name game?

Formerly LoveDiner.com. Search results seem completely nonresponsive in the categories of age, geography. Also has intimate/sex and BDSM sites. There's just something weird about it all.

It's new and sparsely populated with an emphasis on the Florida market, where the company is based. There's no way to search by geography or any other variable besides age, very few members have photos, and the site is frustrating to use with limited functionality. Despite the focus on safety inherent in its name, only a small fraction of SaferDates.com members are Level 1 verified, meaning they've had background checks to validate their identity and lack of police record. We couldn't find any members who had gone through Level 2 verification, which involves fingerprinting. Really, if you're that paranoid, online dating isn't for you.

This site charges a fee to validate your profile, then is free to use. They makes introductions for you. You can browse member profiles, but you won't find everyone that way because many profiles are hidden. Browsing allows you to contact (and be contacted by) people who are not technically perfect matches. So you're taking your chances that way! (Unlike the other way?) You can have up to five introductions at a time. You must match the other person's requirements as well as their matching yours, so site-generated matches can take awhile. One more note: SantaMatch really milks that Santa metaphor: Beware the ho ho ho's and references to the northern sky.

The "Evolved" concept: put 20 - 30 singles in a bar at one of 17 cities around the US. Set up 7-minute dates and see if anything clicks. The "Prestige" concept: FastLife confirms identity, income and education and conducts a criminal background check on all members in this category before they may attend the Prestige events. Plus there are special events (currently only in New York City) like "Speed Dating: Doggy Style" where singles bring their dogs to Central Park.

"Dating for busy professionals." 90 locations around the country, 30,000 members worldwide. Requires an interview before matching you.

CA only (LA, Orange County, Sacramento, San Francisco, Mountain View, San Jose, Walnut Creek). Sets up dinner parties for three men and three women, but also has other events throughout the year, "from speed dating to theatre to hiking to black tie events." Sign up online, but the service screens all applicants in person at one of their offices.

The founder of MyPartner and its "Relationship Expert" is Patrick Perrine, who calls himself a "life-partner headhunter." And indeed, this site focuses on long-term life partnerships, not hookups. The heart of the site is the online dating component, with an extensive and completely gay-centric personality profile, a breath of fresh air in an online dating world filled with gay sites that offer options "Single," "Married," "Divorced." A classy and well-thought-out site. Sign up for the personalized matchmaking service and get profile revision service, dating consultations and personal referrals for additional fees. Also offers Honesty Online certification that verifies name, address and birthdate, along with doing a criminal background check. Claims nearly 75,000 members nationwide, 95% of whom are looking for a sexually monogamous relationship.

Most male members are not millionaire-verified, but are obviously on the site to meet beautiful women. The women are not asked for income information, and most are attractive but not necessarily beautiful. In short, a good site for strivers. All members must verify their identities, if not their incomes. Owned by Various LLC.

Men must make $100,000 or more a year. No requirements for women. All profiles are screened. Attractive and sexy women definitely do not disappoint.

A substantial and attractive selection. Most stated income levels are unverified but the members look successful and come across as articulate. Sampling proved to be inconclusive, but willing to give it another shot!

It's supposed to be the women who are beautiful but the men are pretty hot too. They list their salaries, albeit in a wide range ($100K-$500K, $500K-$2 million). All new members get free access for 24 hours. You can navigate through the site and talk to other members, but after 24 hours, you are prompted to pay for a membership. The "Wealthy Men Verification System" reviews and confirms the income, pictures and professions of those members who agree to it.

100,000 members. For an annual fee of $1,250, wealthy men can become certified Sugar Daddies (Diamond Club members). Certified Sugar Daddies have their identities, income and net-worth verified by SeekingArrangement.com.