Free Bad Dates

Since it’s inception, Dating/Relationship expert and author,Jennifer Kelton, has had hundreds of people sign up for her brand spanking new online dating service entitled, of all things, Bad Online Dates.com.

An article found on PR Newswire, elaborates on a very unique site, that is one part social networking, another part dating service.

Launched on October 18th, Bad Online Dates had people lined up at the door to sign up.

“I am so excited with the overwhelming response to BadOnlineDates.com but not surprised,” said Kelton, who conceived the idea for BadOnlineDates.com while writing her reality-based dating and mating book Don’t Use My Sweater Like A Towel. “Dating is the one topic that everyone can relate to regardless of race, religion, nationality, economics or even sexual orientation.”

Okay, great, but just what “is” this phenomenon called Bad Online Dates?

It is a internet singles web page that offers a unique perspective on the genre. Instead of wading through myriads of uninspiring ads by people who wax on and on about what a great catch they are, Kelton invites people to share their bad dating experiences, which she feels creates a commonality that connects us all.

For kicks, I visited the site and read some of the testimonials! Ouch! I thought I had been on some bad dates, but these some of people had me beat hands down! Even though I am married, I wanted to post to see what kind of response I would get for my own horror stories.

The way the site is set up, you get to read featured stories, then, if so inclined, post replies to said story. Most everyone seemed to be polite and some made funny and or poignant observations.

The site claims to be 100 percent free, and offers what most other sites do-the ability to create a profile, post photo’s and browse other ads.

This brainchild of Kelton’s just could start an internet dating revolution, where others will at least attempt to come up with romance sites that give customers more than just the same ole, same ole.

Lets pray so! Too many of these dating sites have started to blur together, believe me, I have seen hundreds of them, so I know. Very few have anything distinctive about them, and nearly all will claim to be free, but charge for the most important services, like messaging a potential love match.

Bad Online Dates appears to be genuinely free, and the stories are fun, insightful, or just downright sad.

Kelton’s site is an eye opening spin on an old idea, and I hope that it grows in success, becoming a paradigm for innovative thinkers in the online dating world!

KELTON FACTS

Jennifer Kelton is a world renowned dating expert, who has also created a dating website called DailyDatingAdvice.com.

You can schedule a time to speak with Jennifer Kelton at http://www.JenniferKelton.Presskit247.com or contact representative, Lauren Lewis at (818) 970-0052 or llewispr@aol.com, http://www.laurenlewispr.com.

Free Versus REALLY Free

Has this ever happened to you?

You’ve gone to a dating site that claims it is free, registered, perused profiles, found someone of interest then, blam! They tell you that you have to either pay to initiate contact, or to respond to emails.

It is a slight of hand that I have always found to be very annoying, particularly since one has to jump through hoops of flame to sign up to begin with, however, there are things we can do to differentiate between a “supposedly free” site and one that is “really free.”

 

FREE DATING WEBSITES

Almost all online dating sites will claim to be free to some extent, but if you check out the about section, it will list all the features that are free, from browsing profiles, to emailing prospects, but you’ll discover that:

1) You can send an email, but if they respond back, you have to pay to contact them

again, or,

2) You can browse all you want, even send a wink or two, but if you want to chat, it is pay up time.

Now, to be fair, technically, they are offering some services for free, the caveat is that their most important services are not free, which, if you are not one to read the fine print (and most of us aren’t), will come as an unpleasant surprise.

Most of these sites will say FREE TO JOIN or FREE TO BECOME A MEMBER but won’t say anything like ABSOLUTELY FREE—best bet—read the about us section, to see how they are set up.

COMPLETELY FREE DATING SITES

These sites generally are really free, and will state very plainly on their homepage that they are “completely free”.

What sites like this offer, are membership packages, where you can access all services, but with some prohibitions.   Completely Free Dating.com, is a rarity in this regard, as the UK based site allows anyone to use their services without restriction, unlike many other free sites, that may offer packages and upgrades. For example,  on some webpages, if a basic membership allots you 50 emails, a premium membership would grant you 100.

 

Completely Free is, as the name says, completely free.

The allure of the totally free sites is that they can be a good way to meet people when you are low on funds and just want to find someone to hang out with. The draw back, is that, unlike say Match.Com, eharmony or Great expectations, these sites have very few members, so the pool is small.

I’ve never understood why this is, as one would assume it is more desirable to “not” have to pay for something as valuable as a potential date. Perhaps the rationale is you get what you pay for, or, if one is looking for quality, they can find it in quantity.

But completely free sites, are growing in popularity, which will hopefully make big time competitors step up their game and restructure their paradigm so it is a bit more honest.

Either way, daters win, it just depends on what you are looking for—and what you are willing to spend.

Fun Free Things To Do On A Date

You and your love interest are past the expensive dinner and a movie stage, and now you want to move on to outings that are a little more intimate in nature. This is a great phase in the dating relationship, because you both get the chance to get a little closer, and more importantly, save some green.

That’s right ladies and gents, now is the time where you can do things together that don’t cost a dime, and no one has an issue with it.

So, what are you going to do with this sweet, blessed freedom?

Well, I have compiled a list of standard yet romantic ideals on how to continue your upwardly mobile climb towards a deeper relationship, with money finally resting on the back burner, where it belongs.

FREE CONCERT

If it is spring or summer time, and you are both music lovers, chances are you can find a really great band playing in a nearby square or park. Small jazz festivals seem to pop up all over the place during this time, and local bands, eager for exposure, will play for crowds during fairs and city sponsored events that are usually free to the public.

BEACH

If sand and surf is your bliss, then a beach side date is a wonderful choice. Some beaches are more populated than others, so try to find a one that doesn’t have a ton of foot traffic-it may cost a few bucks, but the fee will be nominal considering what you’ve spent already. Romping on the beach is a sexy and fun date, as you can have an excuse to be reasonably bare, and can get close to one another as you splash around in the water.

PARTY

Extroverted party animals will certainly enjoy this type of date. The vibe could be laid back and casual (unless we are talking black tie cocktail type of dealio), but whatever the style, you will be able to assess how your potential mate relates to other people. Is he or she funny? Charming? Real? Standoffish? Mean-spirited?

The event can end up being very eye opening, as how a person treats others will indicate how they will, in time, treat you.

WATCH OLD MOVIES

Dust off your fave DVD’s, and make a night of watching old movie classics. Popcorn, and candy and will make this a fun night, and some time in the dark snuggled on the sofa can test the waters of your shared, romantic chemistry.

In the end, you may not see that ole movie classic after all.

There are a ton of great ideas that you and your date can indulge, like an invigorating hike in the woods, picnicking near a river, or simply cooking up dinner for two, but whatever you choose, the move will signal the fact that things have taken a more serious turn, and that my dears, is music to the ears and the pocketbook.

Read The Fine Print

I hate to admit when I have been had, but if I spare just one of you from making the same purchasing mistakes I did, then I will fess up to a bit of stupidity on my part.

It all started when I bought an item online, which I was indeed satisfied with to the point that I was poised to order more-that is, until I discovered that the company had begun charging me a membership fee without my knowledge.

I found this out, not by a “friendly reminder” email about my membership status or how they charged my bank account. I stumbled upon their trick when I signed on to check my bank statements and noticed an $11.95 charge that I didn’t recall.

I did some digging and realized it came from the company I had bought my item from several months ago.

Seems simply buying said item meant that I joined a club of some sort, where I would be charged from now until infinity, without nary a warning, until I said uncle (or threatened a lawsuit).

I went back to the site where I made my purchase, hunted diligently, and found the disclaimer nested within the text of the section called TERMS AND CONDITIONS. By buying my particular item, I had signed up for that products club. Period.

What the-?!

If I went into a grocery store and bought I can of soda, the store manager couldn’t force me to buy a soda every time I stepped into his establishment by claiming my prior purchase meant I joined some sort of beverage club.

Sadly, numerous supposedly free dating sites do the same thing.

They claim to be free, but if there is an asterisk any where on the page, read the terms and conditions before checking I AGREE.

The site will often trick you into giving credit card info in order to take advantage of the “free” offer, only to hit you up later, stating that the free period was just a trial offer-a fact that is no where near the neon JOIN NOW button.

Believe me when I tell you, it is murder to get them to cease and desist, as once you give permission for them to have access to your account, there is little that banks can do. You have to send the actual company a cancellation notice and hope they honor it, although some of these unscrupulous jerks state that they won’t cancel your “membership” until thirty days after it is received).

Seriously, if signing up means you are joining some kind of club, caompanies need to say so PLAINLY on the site, not bury it in a bunch a legal mumbo jumbo that most of us don’t have the time to read. It is the ethical thing to do.

Until this occurs, be careful, read everything before placing credit card information on a dating site, free or no. Dating is hard enough, but with a bit of caution, you can make it as hassle “free” as possible.

FREE UK DATING SITES

The Internet has made it possible for people of various backgrounds and nationalities to connect on a global level. Because of this, foreign cultures have been demystified and we are starting to come to the conclusion that, no matter our dialect, accent or language, we all have the same basic need – to love and be loved.

International dating sites sprung up as people continued to reach beyond the boundaries of their own countries to fill that need, broadening their scope and making the all consuming search for a soul mate all the more attainable.

Still, there are those who want to fish for love in their own back yards. This is fine as well, since most sites have location headers with pull down screens, where you can click on the county of your choice.

Many of these sites require a fee to be a member, but a few are actually free.

Finding them was not easy, but persistence paid off and I was able to locate a wealth of free dating web pages, culminating in a database that I will explore in depth over the coming weeks, concentrating each article on a specified area or interest.

First up to bat are sites that UK based singles can visit to find the guy or gal pal for casual dating, or more, in their own neck of the woods.

Now, the first thing I noted about Amoureaux, was it’s ease of navigation and the fact that the website was clean, simple, yet attractive. It is also 100 percent free, and appeared to offer the standard fare of features, including easy set up and email registration.

Okay Cupid popped up on numerous listings during my search, and was heralded as the number one go to place for free, online dating. The site is, as stated, totally free, and is available in both English and Français.

All Jammin‘ labels itself as the “people’s connection”, and I have to say I really enjoyed their layout best of all. I especially liked their NEW TO ALL JAMMIN feature, where you could click on member profiles without even having to sign up. Smart move, seeing as the offerings of eligible singles are the one thing that will make you want to sign up in the first place. The men and women were also incredibly attractive, and interesting – a great free site!

United Kingdom Passions, is a free dating and social networking site that also allows a sneak peek at its members on the first page in the Forums section (click on the picture and the profile of the forum poster pops up) – there are other links to other completely free sites as well as free UK chat, message boards, and email.

There are many more sites and services to choose from and, as promised, we will go over them in the coming months, until then, peruse the sites until you find one that is right for you and above all, have fun!

FREE MAINSTREAM DATING SITES

On my quest to find free dating sites, I uncovered literally hundreds of them that indulge every interest and lifestyle choice imaginable. If you like horseback riding, skydiving, trains, planes, swimming, transsexuals, or bi-sexuals, there was a dating site for you!

What was even more surprising, was that I was actually able to find sites that provide such wonderful services for free!

Below is a list of sites that won’t discriminate against people seeking gay, interracial or other romance, but are set up primarily for heterosexual singles seeking companionship.

Mingles is a free online dating and matchmaking community, that supplied a large number of links to alternative dating sites as well as picture profiles on the very first page. I browsed the profiles and have to say that there are plenty of amazing choices, the best I have seen on a free site. Attractive men and women line the homepage and their bios appeared straightforward. Definitely worth a look see.

Passions network is an international dating site with various branches to fit any type of mood or appetite; in fact, the site itself states that they are, “An online dating social network re-defining the term ‘social networking’. Passions Network consists of over 100+ unique social network dating sites, each with a focus on a specific area of interest.” The profiles can be accessed prior to registration, and the site is easy to navigate. Perfect if you want to have a look around before signing up.

“Please sign up and help us grow!” EC Personals asks, and it is a fair request. They don’t appear to have a lot of members, but the site is nice and is run by a gentleman named “Johnny”, who says that he started to site in answer to so called free online dating pages that lured you in, then charged exorbitant fees for you to initiate contact or to answer people you were interested in. Why would he do it? “Because it really doesn’t cost me anything to run this site!” Johnny proudly proclaims. If for no other reason than to support his kind endeavor, it may be good to sign up.

Looking for Scam free? Look no further. Dating ‘N More claims to be the most scam free dating site on the internet, in fact, I think the word scam appears more than ten times on the introductory page, “We don’t just kick them (scammers) out AFTER they tried to scam somebody. We don’t allow the scam artists to register and contact other singles in the first place.” A very good thing! The profiles look authentic and they appear to have a ton of members.

If you are looking for wild times, weird times, kinky times, or romantic times, the above sites can probably provide the outlets necessary to find it, and best of all, for free!

With a little common sense, you can find friendship, fun or more!

FREE INTERRACIAL DATING SITES

Free.

The word is like music to the ears of the cost conscience, especially in tough economic times, when making and keeping a dollar is an everyday struggle.

Free is also a good word to have around when you are trying to figure out how to date on a limited budget and/or how to meet that special somebody.

For those of us who enjoy dating men and women of different ethnicities, but don’t have tons of cash to spend on expensive online memberships, I have researched sites that are free to join and serve individuals who are attracted to men and women of various cultural backgrounds.

Interracial Romance.com is the number one free interracial dating site on the net. The homepage proudly states that Interracial Romance is for people looking to find a partner of a different race or a date. They claim to offer chat, forums and many great features to help you find love online, but I was unable to tell any of this from the homepage.

Like a lot of sites, you would have to go through a three-step registration process before being able to check out and browse the profiles. A minor inconvenience for someone who is legitimately looking for a significant other, but a bit of a stumbling block if you’d like a trial before signing up.

Afro Romance, is free to join and registration appears to be easy, after which you can create a free profile and upload multiple photos, checkout chat rooms, send and reply to emails and flirts, receive Instant Messages from subscribers, and use your web cam to Video Chat.

Interracial Passions had a sweet set up too, and looked as if the same company that set up UK Passions ran it. Like UK Passions, you could click on profiles in the newest members, recent logins and forum sections prior to registering. Completely free, this site has tons to for individuals looking for a hot multicultural match up.

Interracial Cupid was by far the best in regards to sheer number of attractive members, and it is free to peruse profiles and sign up. I did get the feeling that if one were to initiate contact, a fee may be involved, although it doesn’t state so on the site. Well worth the look see, as I had combed over the site and found that, if the pictures are to be believed, there are a large number of hunks and gorgeous gals looking to mix it up!

That said, keep in mind the age-old caveat that you get what you pay for. Free dating sites are great, but because they don’t have the advertising dollars of e-companies like Match.com, or E-Harmony, they don’t have as big a draw and thereby the selection of singles to choose from is not that numerous.

Hopefully that will soon change, until then, enjoy the free sites and spend the money you save on a fantastic first date!

FREE CHRISTIAN DATING SITES

Spirituality is an important facet of a person’s life, and finding someone who shares your faith can be as hard as walking the Christian walk itself.

For single Christians, the dilemma is two fold.

How do you date in a manner that is consistent with your beliefs in a world that doesn’t cater to them, or find a forum that does?

It’s not like Christians can treat the house of God like a dating service, but the bar scene isn’t exactly filled with like minded people, who will appreciate and respect your passion for Christ.

What is a person of faith to do?

Well, the Internet is one place to start. There are numerous free Christian dating sites for faith walkers, where you can find people who are reaching out and searching for the answer to their loneliness.

Now, I know some of you may feel as if you are usurping God’s providence by being proactive in this area, but we all know that The Good Lord helps those who would help themselves. Servants of God can’t expect Him to hand us everything on a silver platter. The Father, like any good parent, will take us only so far, letting our hands go as we wander towards our independence.

And what better place to look than on a site that is filled will people with common goals and outlooks that are at a point where they too want friendship, romance and/or lasting Godly love.

Real Christian Singles claims to be an exciting place for spiritual daters, who are looking for friendship, love, romance or courtship. The site aptly quotes, “I will rise now and go about the city, in the streets and in the squares; I will seek him whom my soul loves.” (Song of Solomon 3:2), deftly pointing out that the search for love is divine and godly in and of itself. If you are searching for Christian romance, and a mate who shares your values, this seems like a good place to stop and check out.

Catholics Mates offers a place for practitioners of Catholicism to meet up and mingle online. There are chat rooms, forums and profiles that one can peruse, all absolutely free.

Another wonderful site is Christian Free Dating , where Holy Ghost filled men and women can meet and connect. I am a sucker for sites that allow a sneak peek at members prior to registration, and Christian Free dating does just that in the profile of the week and month section, that is located on the home page. I have said it once and I will say it again, it doesn’t hurt to let people to see what they are getting into prior to signing up!

So, if you are truly desire to find a church going man or woman who believes in the power of prayer, check out the above sites and start on a new adventure with Christ as your guide.

Free Dating Blog

Put a bargain hunter together with a savvy dater and what do you get? A thoughtful romantic with an eye for savings!

Far from being a cheapskate, this person is smart, conscientious and cost conscience, knowing when to save and when to splurge. I mean, let’s face it, unless you are Donald Trump, you won’t be able to fly to Paris for every single date, and why would you? What makes such events special is that they are rare. Too much of a good thing, can, in itself, bring about a bit of jaded, “been-there-done-that” contempt.

Besides, we are not all fortunate enough to have billions at our disposal.

There is a time for grandeur and a time to just chill out and enjoy enlivening companionship, after all, there is something to be said for the beauty of simplicity…

Free dating is a blog that understands this principle. Dating singles need options, including free ones, when they are trying to get to know someone. This blog aspires to teach you how to find the very best in free internet dating sites, as well as places that one can take a date that are free admission or so low in cost, it might as well be free…

I know what you are thinking. You have been condemned in the past by a gal or guy pal for being thrifty. Hey! Don’t even sweat it! I can tell you from my own personal experience that I have never looked down for a guy who counted his pennies, and if you are such a guy, do you really want to woo a girl who sneers at the fact that you are responsible enough to care about saving for a rainy day. Far too many people go all out when they are just getting to know someone, only to feel used and abused if the romance fizzles.

To me, a far better dating paradigm would be to start off small, with a relaxing stroll in the park or on the beach. Once you have established that this person is much more interested in you than in the things you can give them, you can spring for a nice dinner at a fancy restaurant or two.

When I met my husband, he’d been laid off for some time and was looking for work. During his job search, his savings had dwindled. When we went out, we both looked for steals and deals, which is how I came to be so proficient at locating them.

The greatest part about our bargain hunting adventures was that we got a chance to really get to know one another, without distracting fanfare.

This is the primary reason why I wanted to contribute to the Free Dating blog. I am confident that my knowledge may not only bring ideas on how to save a penny or two, but also show you how to appreciate the finer I things in life that no amount of money will be able to purchase.