Are you one of those people who tend to stay with the same group of friends and have a hard time finding the opportunity to meet new people to date? If so, you really should go online and give it a try. I am a big fan of using this medium to increase my social circle.

Although places like restaurants and bars are traditional places to meet people, it can be really hard to break the ice with someone new in this kind of environment. There are a lot of positive reasons to go online to meet someone. All the awkwardness mentioned above just doesn’t exist, here are some tips to point you in the right direction.

Dating sites are big business, you can’t have stopped seeing ads from Match or eHarmony. Both charge a fee for submissions, while Plenty of Fish is completely free. There are many sites designed to appeal to a wide variety of people, so check them out and see which one fits your personal requirements.

Friends of friends often end up dating and becoming life partners, and one of the best ways to do this is through Facebook, MySpace, or one of the many other social networking sites that seem to be popping up on a daily basis. You can break the ice by chatting with them and you have the advantage of knowing what they are like.

Finding a mutual hobby that you both enjoy is essential in any relationship, and a forum is a great place to start finding fellow enthusiasts. In addition to potential dates, you can greatly increase your circle of friends. Chatting about a past time you both enjoy is a great icebreaker. This paves the way for you to chat about different things and get to know each other better before taking that step and meeting up. So now you know where to start, there is nothing stopping you. Have fun and you just might find your soul mate.