How can you be sure your online date is right for you?

A huge number of people have turned to online dating in their quest to find love, but many will be left wondering how they can be sure they have chosen the right person to date.

XO Jane has published a guide to the top five signs that you have found someone who is suitable for you.

The first of these is to thoroughly examine what a fellow online dater has written and check for clues that suggest all is not what it seems.

It went on to note that people who send a first message that focuses on your looks and daters who ask for more photos are both unlikely to be good long-term matches.

You should also be hoping for someone who has a genuine desire to meet up as this shows they are interested in you.

The final thing to look out for is whether a prospective date is on the same page as you when it comes to interests and humour.