The Laughing Wolf

Product Review: Together Dating

Last fall, I decided to take the plunge and join a dating service. Based on a recommendation from two dear friends who met through the service, I decided to join Together Dating. It turns out there had been, apparently, some changes since they had been members, but I joined anyway because of the psychological testing they used to set up matches.

I have been less than happy with the service, to put it mildly, and am very much regretting having joined. I paid a large fee for the service, and do not feel that I have gotten my monies worth. An effort is underway to deal with the situation, but the contract is quite onerous.

So, if you decide to join a dating service, check the following things carefully:

1. What are the terms of the contract in the event you are dissatisfied? What constitutes full action on the part of the provider? If it is that you go on a date or two and then all monies paid are irrevocably theirs, run away. Look for balance.

2. What are the fees? Is it a monthly fee? One time? How much? If it is a large fee, look to be sure you are protected and that there is some form of graduated refund.

3. What do they promise to do? How do they look to ensure compatibility? When you are being matched, are they following your profile and results? Are they taking into account the things you listed that are extremely important to you? For example, if you want a family and everyone that they match to you is over 40, this is not a good thing. Make sure you have a way to either force compliance or get most or all of your money back if you do not get reasonable matches.

Based on my experiences to date, I cannot recommend Together Dating. You may have a better experience with them, and I sincerely hope that if you or someone you know has used or is using them, that you or they do. My own experience has not been so good, so that is all I can report. Good Luck.

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