More than one third of recent marriages started online.
The same survey, reported in USA Today, showed that relationships begun online were likely to be slightly happier and last longer than relationships started offline.
Even in an increasingly technological world, those statistics might come as a surprise. However, the last few years have seen an uptick in not only general online dating sites, but culture-specific sites, as well.
Latino dating sites have taken off especially rapidly; while there’s nothing wrong with dating across race or culture, some people prefer to find other Latinos, and these sites cater to that desire.
As the stigma associated with online dating fades, there’s an option for every personality. The following are a few highly rated, Latino-specific sites. Whether you’re looking for a serious relationship and marriage, or you’re just hoping to date casually, there’s a site for you!
LatinAmericanCupid.com
LatinAmericanCupid.com is one of the most popular Latino dating sites, with over three million members. It’s part of Cupid Media, which operates numerous niche websites.
When you join, you’ll answer questions about your education and personal habits, as well as describing your ideal partner. If you pay for a membership, you’ll also be able to upload photos and create a video profile.
Certain other features, like chat-rooms, are also limited to members, but you can email other singles for free. The site’s search feature makes it easy to narrow down your preferences by physical appearance and interest.
Membership prices range from under $10 to almost $30, depending on which features you want to use and how many months you sign up for.
Amigos.com
Amigos.com, as the name suggests, allows you to connect with other Latinos either as a friend or interested single. It’s also one of the largest online dating sites for Latinos, so it’s a good bet that you can find someone you click with.
While LatinAmericanCupid is a solid general-purpose Latino dating site, Amigos.com allows you to individualize your experience. You can choose the preference-matching feature, use a community chat, set up a webcam to talk to other singles, or even create your own blog. In addition, the site recently added Portuguese to its browsing languages.
If you’re worried about the security of online dating, Amigos is also a good choice: everyone who signs up has to provide a valid license or passport number.
Membership is $19.99 per month.
eHarmony Hispanic Dating
While you may be looking for a Latino partner, you don’t have to use a specific Latino dating site to do that.
eHarmony helps you narrow down your search results to Latinos and Hispanics through its comprehensive preference inventory.
When you join, you’ll complete a Relationship Questionnaire, responding to questions on everything from your personal values to your sexual preferences. You’ll also indicate whether you’re looking for a Latino or Hispanic single among the site’s 20 million members.
The company stands by its Compatibility Matching System®: though you won’t get as many “matches” as you might on a different site, the matches you do see will likely be more compatible.
Membership prices range: you’ll pay $59.99 if you just sign up for one month, but the per month prices decreases to $19.95 if you sign up for a year.
More Sites
Of course, there are plenty of other Latino dating sites, as well. They range in purpose from those for casual daters to those looking for marriage, so it’s wise to check out the sample member profiles and the site’s description before joining. Additional Latino-specific dating websites, both casual and serious, include:
LatinLoveSearch.com
Amor.com
LatinaRomance.com
LatinoPeopleMeet.com
If you’re new to dating online, don’t worry: browse a few sites to see which one you’re comfortable with, and then try the free features. You can also take a look at the “rules” of online dating to see how it might differ from traditional dating. With a little luck, you’ll be on your way to finding that special someone!
Originally published on VOXXI as The best Latino online dating sites
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