MatchAffinity

Run by Match.com, MatchAffinity takes a different approach to online dating; they provide a service based on a unique psychometric test designed to bring together its members who share a common purpose: building a strong and lasting relationship. Instead of just looking through hundreds of people you like the look and sound of, MatchAffinity use their test to help you consider your own character traits and personality and find someone who works well with them.

Their affinity test has been designed by an expert group of psychologists specialised in psychometrics and dynamics of human relationships and it is based on the very highest standards of analysis as defined by the American Psychological Association and the Educational Testing Service. The test you take has around one hundred questions designed to explore your personality across 71 different psychological criteria, including your fundamental values, and your views on areas such as life, love, family and money.

From the results of the affinity test, which are split into three criteria, you will be able to find someone who best sits you. The results or your personality report as its known is defined into; your values, which are the fundamental constituents of your personality, your outlook or way of looking at the world (relationships, family, religion etc) and finally your personality and the way you, behave towards others. From this MatchAffinity can suggest the traits and characteristics that you should look for in an ideal partner.

After you have taken the test you will be able to see your affinity score with each other member, and read a report with a detailed breakdown of your compatibility. It’s thought that matching people with common interests, values and the compatibility of personalities, significantly increases your chances of meeting someone with whom you can develop a strong and lasting relationship and possibly in the long run help you find lover quicker.

You can join MatchAffinity for free and take the unique affinity test and read the results in your personality report, you can also complete your profile, upload your photos and write your personal ad, as well as being able to view your suggested matches, see you affinity score with them and view your detailed compatibility reports. You can also send your first message to a potential partner for free, however after then you need to subscribe to be able to continue messaging them and others, without restriction.