I've known a number of people who, at first glance, you would think had no need to use dating services - internet or otherwise. Good-looking, intelligent, decent income, several intellectual interests - why on earth would they need such places?

Well, the fact is that sometimes factors like work pressures, where you live, social skills and other personal matters make it very difficult for some single people - particularly women - to meet and greet potential partners. I say "particularly women" because, unlike men, several women have told me that they wouldn't - for example - go alone for a drink into a pub. I would have no qualms about going out to a strange pub for an evening for a drink - quite often have to when there's a gig involved - but it's not as easy for a woman. This is not necessarily my personal attitude, by the way - merely what I've been told.

So, if someone can find happiness on such sites, good luck to them - and good luck to you, Anne, for being one of those people.