No, you're not alone! Meeting people is harder than ever these days. Don't believe us? According to a recent statistic, the marriage rate in the UK fell to a record low in 2010. In addition, couples that do marry are tying the knot a full five years later than they did a decade ago. Why is it taking so long?

One explanation is that traditional dating doesn't work anymore. People just want different things and they seldom seem to be on the same page. Singles who want a serious relationship often end up meeting people who want a casual one, and people who want a casual relationship often encounter singles who want to get serious. What is the solution?

Dating girls and guys online has become a popular alternative for singles who are fed up with traditional dating. The advantages are plain to see. For starters, a new member can peruse the profiles of singles in their area and find out exactly what a person is looking for in a relationship before they ever meet. There is no guessing and no games.

Also, internet dating is a gradual process. People get to know each other slowly through online chat sessions, instant messages and email. More often than not, couples wait weeks, even months before they decide to meet. And when they do, they know they'll have something to talk about.

And that's not the best part! Believe it or not, most of these sites are free! All you have to do is sign up, create your own member profile page, and you can start searching for singles in your area today.