Offline dating agencies v Online dating

To help you decide what platform works for you better, here's a comparison between going through offline dating agencies and online dating.

Online Dating

Pros

- A bigger pool of members
- Unrestricted by distance
- Saves time. With IM, chatrooms and email, you can have dialogues with several potential dates on your own schedule
- Provide other dating services such as personality quizzes, dating articles and advice
- Smooth exit: Easier to click on the 'close' key than coming up with excuses to cut short a creepy date
- You're in control: you choose where to meet, how and, most importantly, when.

Cons
- Risk of fake profiles: no one to validate profiles
- Not everyone may be interested in dating; some may just be bored
- Tedious: it may take a long time to find that perfect one due to the wide range of options

Offline Dating Agencies

Pros
- Speed dating gives you many opportunities in an evening
- Enlarges your social circle
- Safe: individuals are all pre-screened
- Higher probability of a good match: Personalities are matched by dating agencies
- Hassle-free: no need to plan for dates

Cons

- Often available only in metropolitan areas
- May be too intimidating for some to meet up on first date
- More expensive than online dating agencies