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Once you're ready to look, start your search at one of the dating services sites. There are two ways to meet your match. Some of the sites function as a traditional dating service, allowing you to contact prospective dates (or them to contact you) via e-mail, snail mail or phone. Others feature chat rooms where you can instantly talk to the people in whom you're interested. Some are free, but others require that you purchase a subscription to view contact information or to take advantage of special features.