eHarmony Review July 2021

The registration process takes a lot longer compared to other dating sites. The site makes sure to gather all the important information from their users before allowing them to browse and look for matches. 

On the site's registration page, you will be given two sign up options. You can either choose to register via an email address or connect your Facebook account to the site. Either way, you will still be required to answer the questionnaires and personality tests that the site has prepared for every newcomer.

Personality tests consist of items that help the site gage each member's personality. They usually have situational questions in the form of "what would you do if...?" 

Compatibility quizzes are questions that lean more on how you would like your match to be. Aside from that, you get to indicate specific attributes of the matches you want. You can specify the height, body type, nationality, and other quantifiable characteristics of your future match in your match preference.

The process will take more than 10 minutes to complete. After that, you may choose to upload your profile photo.

The contacting features are quite limited but this doesn't keep it from making lasting connections. The method of communication is only through sending messages, which may only be used by premium members. 

If you are a free user, you can still use the messaging feature but only to send your five favourite site-generated questions, and your match can opt to answer them or not. Standard members cannot send personal messages and reply to any message they receive; they can only send winks and add people to their favourites list.

You won't be able to see all the users who are online and currently active. Members will only be able to see the list of the site's proposed match. If you don't find someone good enough, you have to wait for your updated match results every day to find someone new. But, if you upgrade to premium, you get a chance to meet people outside your compatibility area. 

The site offers a basic search filter that allows you to narrow down your match list based on age. You can also search for matches based on the city or location. 

The platform boasts on the quality of the matches they create. One of the major factors that affect your compatibility with a certain member is the amount of information you lay down on your profile. As previously mentioned, the site takes pride in making sure that all newcomers answer the registration questions.

The information from the tests and questionnaires you took is reflected on your profile. Additionally, your profile has the written "About me" section, information about your preference, and the level of compatibility every visitor shall have concerning the different areas in your life.

If you carefully browse through other members' profiles, you will see that the majority has filled out their profile sections informatively. You will also find a detailed percentage of how much of your match's values fit yours on the compatibility tab. 

The compatibility tab shows how your personality and attitude toward a relationship would match. These are the following characteristics and attitude you will find on this tab:

• Emotional Intimacy
• Conscientiousness
• Physical Intimacy
• Relationship Values
• Religious Values
• Social Values
• Extraversion
• Agreeableness
• Altruism
• Intellect
• Affection
• Accommodation
• Athleticism
• Exclusivity
• Romance

Aside from those required fields, the site has prepared a Q&A portion where you can get to know your match better by reading through random questions that they have answered. You can also answer questions on your profile if you want, but it isn't required. 

After saving your answers to each of the questions that appear, you will immediately see what your match has answered. This way, you can see whether you both agree on something or not.

It has three different premium subscription plans: lite, plus, and extra. Premium light is the cheapest option but it only allows limited access to the site's features. 

Compared to other sites, it offers plans that require a longer commitment, ranging from a six-month contract to a two full year subscription.

If you are planning to upgrade to premium, remember that you can only settle your payments through credit card or Paypal. When upgrading, you can choose a one-time payment or a three-month installment to pay for the plan. 

The cost of the premium is quite fit for what you get in return. Prices are affordable especially if you are lucky to stumble upon some free coupons online. Watch out for special weekend promos. The site usually gives free premium trials for all its members during the holiday season, and sometimes they do it on a random weekend!