Alyssa Bell

                                                                              Genesee Hartnett

The wonderful world of friendships, and relationships, now shaped in a carefree manner: the use of the internet. Thousands of online users are extremely grateful for the creations of Match.com, MySpace, and etc. Thanks to these online websites, people are finally discovering their true loves, best friends, and other acquaintances. These day’s people are no longer required to physically meet their soul mates or new friends; they can simply spot them online. With websites like these, thousands of viewers may get to know you personally, and match their favorite hobbies with yours.

Gary Kremen and Peng T. Ong, the originators of Match.com, initiated the online dating service in 1995. With over 15 million users, and serving more than 37 countries, Match.com can safely be labeled a world with many fish in the sea. Worries of being single are now diminishing, and one can snag their heart’s desire, literally with the tips of their fingers. By subscribing to this online dating service, and creating a personality profile, millions of people are able seek you out and engage in conversation with you and millions of singles. The benefits of this advantage are too many to count, for one, many are able to generate relationships with other desperate souls like themselves. The outcome of this may even be a happy marriage, as millions have been reported to “tie the knot”, thanks to Match.com. It’s ok, go ahead and look online, like many other curious beings, they have been ever so thankful for taking a chance, and a minutes subscription to this wondrous site. The internet has been responsible for millions of “true love” relationships, now easier than ever, humanity can effortlessly develop connections with others.

In 2003, Tom Anderson, the founder of the most popular social networking website in the United State’s, launched MySpace. This website permits anyone in the world to form relationships with the unknown, and never have to complicate their lives by physically meeting the person. How convenient is that? Potential best friends and lovers can be found through this incredible internet site. Yes, not only can one stay in contact with close friends, MySpace also double’s as an online dating center—and a free one too. It is absolutely wonderful. Who wouldn’t want to meet 52-year old grandfather with 18 grandchildren, living in Hong Kong, while claiming to be a 20-year old model desperately looking for love? As often declared, the internet allows a person to openly express themselves without the worry of being judged. MySpace has successfully connected thousands of users, and turned them into long or short distance best friends or lovers. Forget about the people who surround your life in a physical sense, why not shoot for the stars, and land in a pile of unknown people who dwell way beyond your walking distance, or gas money allowance. Take the highway and come across promising relations with a diverse group of online friends and admirers. 

            Not only can MySpace and Match.com help you improve your lifestyle, they can also boost your confidence in finding the one for you. Millions have been known to mention that thanks to these websites, they can truthfully say that they have encountered the best people they’ve ever met in their lives. From boyfriends or girlfriends, to best friends, people have treasured the opportunities found on these websites. For years to come, loyal users will continue to meet excellent companions and significant others.