There are three realisations you come to once you enter the real world as a working adult:
1. A 9 to 5 job is rarely ever just 9 to 5.
2. Your free time is pretty limited.
3. Dating sucks.
The social freedoms you enjoyed before joining the rat race take a hit once you’re a working professional. Unfortunately for singles, this can be hazardous for your dating life.
SEE ALSO: The best UK dating sites for women looking to make a connection
There is no need to despair though, because you can have the best of both worlds with the help of a dating site. Read more…
Why should working professionals subscribe to a dating site?
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BEST FOR EDUCATION
EliteSingles
You’ll find other busy professionals who took a lengthy personality test and are likely to have a degree.
- Free version: Yes
- Three months: £70.17/month
- Six months: £54.63/month
- One year: £39.01/month
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BEST FOR QUICK HOOKUPS
Adult Friend Finder
When your career comes first and dating comes last, AdultFriendFinder can at least help you fill the sexual void.
- Free version: Yes
- One month: £25.08/month
- Three months: £16.71/month
- One year: £11.27/month
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BEST FOR OUTGOING INDIVIDUALS
Match
Match has the benefit of a huge user database, but it can take time to sift through profiles if you’re busy, and it’s not free.
- Free version: Yes
- Three months: £21.08/month
- Six months: £18.74/month
- One year: £16.39/month
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BEST FOR SENIORS
Lumen
An app specifically designed for over 50s, with a focus on quality conversations.
- Free version: Yes
- Paid version: £24.99/month
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BEST FOR MARRIAGE
eharmony
eharmony has been around forever and has matched a lot of people with their intense questionnaire.
- Free version: Yes
- One month: £44.95/month
- Three months: £21.95/month
- Six months: £18.95/month
- One year: £9.95/month
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BEST FOR AFFORDABILITY
Parship
Parship UK is great for people looking for a long-term relationship but would like to leave the searching to someone else.
- Free version: Yes
- Premium membership: £14.90/month
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BEST FOR PARENTS (OBVIOUSLY)
Single Parent Match
If you’re a single parent and only want to meet other single parents, this site could be perfect for you.
- Basic membership (limited): Free
- Gold membership: £23.43/month
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BEST FOR DIVORCEES
SilverSingles
SilverSingles has an extensive questionnaire at signup that ensures you find matches who are truly compatible.
- Free version: Yes
- Three months: £47.45/month
- Six months: £36.81/month
- One year: £26.16/month
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BEST FOR OPTIONS
Hinge
It’s less hookup-based than Tinder, less serious than Match, and is extremely popular in big cities.
- Free version: Yes
- One month: £19.99/month
- Three months: £13.33/month
- Six months: £10/month
