The word ‘Dating' sends a smile across millions of faces. Dating is acceptable in many countries, and people are realizing its benefits and trying to imbibe it in their cultures. The Internet has revolutionized the concept of dating and friendship completely. People used to visit parks and a café to find a place in recluse for their dates. Now, it has all changed with people logging on to various dating websites available on the net.

Since, dating websites are a relatively new concept; people hesitate to disclose that they are visiting such sites. At times good looking people, who would be accepted by their dates in person, browse and date on such sites. Everybody fears rejection and for them, online dating is one of the most suitable options. Here, one can end the relationship amicably as and when required. On the other hand, people take a longer time to reveal their feelings offline. Online dating is positively affecting dating and friendship concept.

The top 11 reasons to pursue online dating and friendship are:

• Normally, one would have to wait till the weekend to meet someone, which is not the case with online dating. Here you meet almost instantly.

• No dressing up for the ‘big' occasion is required. Casual dressing will do. People usually wear whatever they are comfortable in.

• People working for long hours find online dating very useful. It gives them time to be with someone while at the same time it helps in diluting the monotony of the job. They could login to the dating and friendship sites when desired.

• People can choose from a wide variety of date groups online. It helps them to change their dating partners in case they do not find the previous one to be compatible. There is no lack of people who are waiting for dating online and enjoying the dating and friendship.

• Online dating gives variety to your relationships. People get bored of seeing the same old faces offline. Here, they can choose people from any corner of the world.

• Group dating is quite popular these days. A group of people dating online can arrange for a get-together or picnic offline.

• Online dating and friendship is helpful for singles as well as divorcees and people who have separated from their spouses.

• People with a flirtatious bent of mind can try their hand at online dating services, without being embarrassed or tight-lipped.

• Traditionally, people used to date at nightclubs and discotheques. That is all passé. Now, online dating means instant dating.

• Finally, online dating is the best option to beat recession. In these times, one would love to date online and save on the expenses he would have to incur by dating in person; for example expenses like those incurred on eating or watching movies together.

• There is no urgency for commitment to a relationship.

So, join the online dating bandwagon for the dating and friendship needs and feel the difference. Let's make the net a better place to be in, virtually!