• Common interests: most people that meet through online dating services are put together because they have common interests. Common interests give you a bond that is not easy to break. It gives you something to do together that you both enjoy, which means more quality time spent together, and thus a healthier, happier marriage.
• Common goals: many people who meet through online dating service are matched because of their goals or outlooks and perspectives on life. If they both want a family, for example, this would mean they likely have common philosophies about life and procreation. Common goals and ideals make for stronger relationships because you work toward the same thing, and you do so the same way.
• Communication: when you meet through an online dating service, generally when you first get to know each other it is through instant messages and emails. While this means you could lie to one another, it often means that you get to know each other a lot better. Why? Well, because you have to talk, because you are not physically together you get the other part of the relationship built first. Too many relationships start off overly physical, and the emotional and mental parts (built by communication and conversation) get left behind and are slow to develop. Not having all aspects of a relationship developed can be detrimental. Most people do not struggle to catch up on the physical, but the emotional, mental, and spiritual can be difficult. So, in that regard online dating gives you a leg up.
• Matching and compatibility software: most online dating services have highly sophisticated matching software to link you to someone you are truly compatible with. This means that you let a computer do the hard part, but it also means that in general you have less obstacles to overcome than say someone who meets traditionally. Why? Because you are matched with someone that will not pose those dilemmas.

As you can see, often times online dating service marriages last longer, and are easier than other marriages.

However, if you are concerned with making your online dating service marriage succeed, it is important to implement the following:

How to make your online dating service marriage succeed.

• Be proud of how you met


• Recognize that of the potentially thousands of personals you picked each other and it worked out


• You share common interests


• Do the basics that will help any marriage succeed:


• Communicate- this can be difficult because much of your dating communication was done through writing, but you will have to make it work.


• Laugh together- spend time having fun!


• Play together- get out there and do the same things you did when you dated, bowling, golf, arcades, but remember, play and have fun!


• Work together- hard work toward common goals strengthens marriage.


• Pray together- building a spiritual relationship is part of having a good marriage.


• Enjoy a physical, emotional, and spiritual bond- each day work to develop all aspects of your marriage.


• Honesty- lies are deadly to marriage, so be honest.


• Trust- trusting each other and being trust worthy is key to a good marriage.


• Support- support each other's dreams, goals, and ambitions, be there for each other no matter what!