"It was July 2003. I had been through some really bad dating experiences after my separation and divorce. I was talked into trying Yahoo! Personals. I did not take it seriously when I filled out my profile. I checked in each day and found there were a lot of people out there just like me, searching for someone. I was not searching for a serious relationship, rather just looking for someone to date and spend some time with. That's when Brian contacted me. We talked for a month before we met on Aug. 10. The minute we locked eyes, I knew there was something different and special about him. We were married on May 7, 2005. I never thought I would find the man of my dreams when I joined, but I did. He really is my soul mate." -- Tracy B., 33, Wilson, North Carolina

Tip: Don't go into a date looking for the person you are going to spend the rest of your life with. That is something you have to find with time. There is no such thing as "love at first sight."

Tip: Don't always tell the person what you are looking for in another person. Let them be themselves and find out if they are what you want and need.

First date: We went to eat at a Japanese steak house and then to a movie.

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"The date we met was very significant to me personally."

"I had a profile on Yahoo Personals. On Sept. 10, 2004, I got an instant message from a man, Ron, who had seen my profile. It was the first night he was on the Internet. He started chatting with me, and we talked for about one and a half hours. The next night we began talking again. His typing was a little slow, so I asked him if he would be more comfortable talking on the telephone. He said yes. I gave him my number and we talked for about two and a half hours. The next day was the first time we actually met each other in person. We met for lunch at a public restaurant and stayed there talking for another two and a half hours. The date we met was very significant to me personally. It was Sept. 12, 2004, 10 months from the date my son, Robert, was killed in action in Iraq. He was a member of the Florida Army National Guard. It also happened to be the 10-year anniversary of my divorce. Ron and I have been together since that time. Ron and I were married on April 2, 2005. I will always believe my son, Robert, sent Ron to me to make me believe in love again." -- Tammy W., 45, Tallahassee, Florida

Tip: Be very careful - don't give out too much personal information until you feel comfortable and meet for the first time in a public place. But don't be too afraid - some good people are out there who want the same things you want.

Tip: As in any dating situation, don't settle for less than you want. And don't be blinded by physical beauty. Look deep inside a person and see the true beauty of who they are.

First date: We went to Hobbit Hoagies, a sort of sports bar and restaurant.

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"It gets you when you least expect it."

"I had recently moved back home to Mississippi after six years in South Florida. I wasn't really looking for romance but for a way to meet some friends. But, like they say, 'it gets you when you least expect it.' I received an icebreaker from Shaun and I responded. The next day he sent me an email. We spoke on the phone for many hours. We were both a bit nervous. Finally we decided to meet at Applebee's. I had not seen a photo of him but I knew I had fallen for this man. We opened up to each other like neither of us had ever done before. We are both kind of shy with new people so the many, many hours on the phone helped a lot. I felt like I had really gotten to know him inside and out. The night went great. I melted when I saw his smile and his dimples. His eyes are this amazing shade of blue that were just lit up all night. By the end of the night, I knew we were meant to be. We moved in together shortly after that. He took me to a local park on Feb. 13, 2005, and asked me to marry him. We were married on March 19, 2005, in the mountains in Tennessee." -- Michelle N., 27, West Point, Mississippi

Tip: Be patient. It took me two years to find "The One." But once you do, you just know.

Tip: Don't worry about what other people think. You have to live your life for yourself, not the people around you. You can let them throw in their two cents, but you don't have to take it.

Tip: To get the most from Yahoo! Personals, you have to post a picture.

First date: Had dinner at a restaurant and then went to the movies.

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"He saw my profile because we came up as a 100 percent match."

"I had been using Yahoo! Personals on and off for two years. I've tried the others over the years but Yahoo! seems to have better quality people. I still talk to a lot of the people I met here. In January 2004, I was close to giving up and my subscription -- it was running out in a week. Then I got an IM from Andrew. He saw my profile because we came up as a 100 percent match. Boy, was that ever right! We started talking every day, which led to dating. I moved in with him after eight months. On May 28, 2005 he got down on one knee and proposed! We're getting married on April 30, 2006 and our families are thrilled! He is the greatest man I have ever known, my rock, the one who keeps me balanced and will make me the happiest woman on earth when he makes me his wife. And to think, because we lived 50 miles apart, I might not have met him had it not been for Yahoo! Personals! Who knew love and marriage was just a mouse click away? P.S. A lot of other women on a wedding board I frequent have also met their fiancés on Yahoo personals! So yes, it does work!" -- Janna F., 31, Smithtown, New York

Tip: Keep an open mind and be very specific and honest about what you want.

Tip: Broaden your horizons and your searches! My fiancé lived 50 miles away from me, but it was only an hour's drive away.

Tip: Play the numbers game if need be, that is to say sometimes you have to talk to and meet with a lot of people before you find the right one. And, even if you don't meet the right one you may end up with a lot of good friends!

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"We are truly, madly, and deeply in love with one another."

"There I was: hopeless, destitute, and jaded by the whole concept of male-female interaction. I was certain to be issued a one-way ticket for 'Aloneville,' population: Me. I endlessly searched Yahoo! Personals for that one special woman who would be the very essence of 'crazysexycool.' I did have many dates, but none seemed to be the person I was looking for. Then, in October 2004, Jenni appeared. We playfully emailed back and forth, with me mocking her love of the Chicago Bears. She teased me about my love of Clorox Clean-Up. We eventually decided to meet for dinner on Nov. 13, 2004. I did find it hard to have a conversation with her, seeing as she couldn't make eye contact with me, yet, I persisted. I later came to find out that she was awestruck by my ability to maintain a coherent, intelligent conversation. Her grisly tales from her career as a crime scene investigator were equally intriguing. To put it succinctly, it was a match made in heaven. Every time I look deep into those baby blues of hers, I am convinced that she is 'the one.' We are truly, madly, and deeply in love with one another. We often talk about our future together and how wonderful it is that we found each other. We've recommended Yahoo! Personals to all our single and hopeful friends who envy the bond and the love that we share. We only hope that everyone who creates a profile can have a success story just like ours." -- Robert S., 27, Tampa, Florida

Tip: Be patient and open-minded. You may find yourself going out on ten bad dates in a row, but is that really any different from a chance meeting at a social gathering?

Tip: Set a realistic goal for finding your ideal mate. Don't get discouraged because you're not finding a movie-star look alike. I highly stress quality over quantity.

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"Frat Boy" said "he would whisper sweet nothings in my ear."

"I had been out of the dating scene for about a year when I decided that I wanted to meet 'a knight on a big white horse.' Last September my best friend convinced me to put a profile on Yahoo! Personals. She lives in Memphis. So we arranged to be together for the weekend so she could help me choose the right photo and all the right words for the profile. She assured me that I'd meet someone who I could date, have a nice conversation with or maybe more. She had met her husband through online dating a few years before. I submitted the profile and within 24 hours I had received 157 emails and Icebreakers! I was so excited. The second Icebreaker I received was from this really cute guy. I called him 'frat boy.' I emailed him right back, and then started to go through all the other emails. The next day I logged on to see if 'frat boy' had responded. He hadn't. A month went by without a response from 'frat boy.' I had gone out on 21 Yahoo! dates, however I had never found just the right guy or that special connection. Then, about 19 days later, I got an email from 'frat boy.' He said that if I wanted to chat with him he wouldn't run away but whisper sweet nothings in my ear. That sounded great to me. I wanted 'sweet nothings.' We emailed for about four days and then talked on the phone a couple of times. That weekend he came to visit me. I took him to see a play that I had directed at the local college. He stayed and helped us strike the set and then took me out for pizza. He had only expected to see the play and then to head back home which is a three-hour drive. But we both knew that we had it -- that special connection. And now it has been almost eight months. Three weeks ago he took me to the beach and asked me to marry him! (And I said, 'Yes!') We are getting married on Sept. 10, 2005. We are so happy." -- Tammy K., 37, Alexandria, Louisiana

Tip: Be bold! And be creative! Really let your personality shine. If you hold back you won't get as much attention and then fewer responses -- that equals fewer dates.

Tip: If you make an online connection allow it to germinate for a few days before you move on to the telephone. After several phone calls (making sure you aren't connected to someone undesirable) go ahead and meet the person. I connected online with several individuals, and my connection even lasted through numerous phone calls, but the real test is the face-to-face meeting. You will not truly know if you are connected until you meet in person. Don't jump into this meeting immediately but if possible meet the person after only a few days or a week of online chat. It saves time and energy as well as it may save you from a broken heart.

First date: We went to the play that I directed, "Wind In The Willows."

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"Just be patient."

"I had a profile on Yahoo! Personals for about two months and, since it had yielded little luck, I was just getting ready to delete it. Then I came across Josh's profile and was intrigued, so I sent an Icebreaker. We started chatting via email and a few weeks later, we met in person. That was over a year ago and we've been together ever since. We even moved in together earlier this month. I've been in serious relationships before and even almost got married once. I had no idea what love was until I met Josh. He is the man of my dreams -- the man with whom I'll spend my future. He is the most precious and perfect thing to ever happen to me and I am eternally grateful. If it wasn't for Yahoo! Personals, we may have never found one another." -- Shiloh U., 27, Tampa, Florida

Tip: Just be patient. I sent a few messages and didn't get a response back so I assumed the people weren't interested. Each person's circumstances may be different (maybe they're away on business or their computer is on the fritz). Don't give up hope too quickly. Sometimes the best things happen when you least expect them!

Tip: Be as specific as possible in your profile description of yourself. Don't hold back when it comes to expressing how you feel and what you want out of a relationship (there's no such thing as being overly honest). This will save you a lot of time that you might spend weeding out any unwanted responses.

Tip: Post many good, recent photos of yourself. This takes some of the guess work out of the equation for the other person and makes them feel like they have a better grasp of who you are.

First date: I brought my dog over to his house for some pizza and a movie.

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"Have faith fellow singles."

"I was going to end my membership after a month. I had had such great luck in a brief period that frankly I was overwhelmed with responses and dates. My membership expired in two days. Todd, my handsome new guy, signed up for the seven-day free trial to check out the site. I was one of the first woman he emailed and not a minute too late. I would have left my profile searchable but may not have responded after canceling. I must say I have had an awesome experience -- Eight super dates and eight great guys in less than a month. Todd is definitely who I am seeing now but the entire experience was rewarding and fun. We make quite a cute couple. Have faith fellow singles, if it is meant to be, it will happen." -- Dina M., 38, Long Beach, California

Tip: Give Yahoo! Personals 100 percent effort. I have heard that most women fill out their profiles then simply sit and wait for responses. You need to know that it takes some work on your part, if you want to be successful. Just do it!

Tip: The profiles are out there. It is easy to search and find the type of person you are looking for. I spent one evening looking through approximately 1,000 profiles. I then emailed 15 gentlemen and heard back from 13. Six of the guys I went out with were my choices. I know what I like in looks, personality, etc., so by contacting them first, I knew if they responded, most likely I would be interested.

First date: We went to a restaurant in Long Beach to watch the sunset on a Friday afternoon.

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