Online dating ‘third most popular way to meet a partner’

Signing up to an online dating site has, in recent years, become one of the most common ways for Britons to meet a new partner.

Indeed, it is now third in the list of most popular ways to find love, behind only meeting someone through friends and via work, reports the Independent.

People are not put off the idea of dating on the web no matter how old they are, what background they have or what their relationship history is like.

There is someone for everyone online, as many of the most popular dating sites boasts thousands of members, meaning there will always be the ideal match.

What's more, it can be great fun trying to find Mr or Mrs Right, as viewing profiles, engaging in conversation and ultimately arranging dates can prove to be a valuable and rewarding experience that leaves Britons one step closer to finding their ideal match.