Ah the internet. Not only is it a useful tool in business and life but in dating as well! You can use it to find advice on dating or even to find dates. And because it links you to the rest of the world at anytime of the day or night, it means that you can find ALL kinds of dates, even international dates!

The concept of trying to find international dates may seem a tad foreign to some (I couldn’t resist!) but there are actually good, valid reasons as to why someone would feel the need to look for dates abroad and these reasons are as diverse as the people out there doing it.

For starters, using the internet for finding people to date in another country is a great option for anyone who is planning to relocate to that country. Before you even get to your new home you can have already built up a great rapport and friendship with a person or even persons and begin dating as soon as you arrive. It’s a great way to meet people and find love across the seas. Even for those international dates that never lead to love, you still always gain a friend and when you’re new to a place; a friend is as good as gold. The same goes for anyone who frequents certain destinations on business or for anyone planning a holiday. Who says you can’t just line up dates for some fun?! As long as you’re clear with the person you’re chatting with and explain to them that you will only be in town for a certain amount of time, then you’re pretty much guaranteed some company while on your vacation or business trip. This is especially great for those who are actually looking for some casual fun as opposed to a serious relationship. And if you do happen to meet the person who makes your heart sing; then there are always ways to try to make it work.

There are those who mistake international dates for something along the lines of what’s known as ‘mail order brides’. I can tell you that this is no the same thing , though in all honesty there are those who will use an international dating site to try to find a marriage partner for reasons other than love…at least initially. For some it’s a matter of wanting a better life in a new country…and a green card, while for others it’s more about having a personal preference in nationality or skin color than anything else. This is not to say that these people have bad intentions, but rather that they may not have the same motives that you do, that’s all.

If you’re interested in looking into international dates, all you need to do is search the term online and see the thousands of results that pop up! Most international dating sites work just like the ones here while others can charge a hefty fee. It’s the ones with the ridiculously high fees that are usually more of the arranged marriage or mail order bride agencies, so proceed with caution if that’s not your interest.