Here are some more of the MOST relevant questions and results from a recent poll on online dating:

How long do you wait before suggesting a face-to-face meeting or date with your match?

Immediately -- this is all about dating, right? 13%

• At least a week 13%
• More than a week, less then a month 16%
• More than a month 3%
• It varies depending on how strong I feel our connection is 54%

This shows the importance of being in control of the matchmaking process throughout and not merely abdicating it to a third party – you stay hands-on and proactively involved in finding and pursuing (or not!), YOUR perfect match!

How long should you date before referring to one another as boyfriend/girlfriend?

• One or Two weeks - I am an optimist 12%
• When the commitment talk happens 60%
• As soon as I introduce him/her to my family 10%
• Depends. When does the fighting start? 4%
• Labels are for fashion designers 13%

Kissing on the first meeting or date sends what kind of message?

• There is more where that came from! 11%
• A second date is a sure thing 16%
• None, just a nice way to say thank you 15%
• Depends on the type of kiss 55%
• Kiss? First Date? I'm saving myself for marriage 3%

If you are interested in someone after a first meeting or date, how long should you wait before calling?

• Next Day - Show you are interested 62%
• 2 to 3 days after 30%
• 4 to 7 days after 2%
• More than a week 1%
• Do not - Wait for them to call you 5%

Who should pay for the date?

• The man, always 33%
• Struggle over the check, but let the other person win 2%
• The one who asked the other one out 47%
• Whoever has the better-paying job 1%
• Divide the costs evenly 17%

How important is it to you that your profile includes a photo?

• Must have 82%
• Not Necessary 18%

What is the widest age difference you have had with someone you have dated?

• 6 or more years older 32%
• 1-5 years older 11%
• Always date people the same age 2%
• 1-5 years younger 10%
• 6 or more years younger 45%

Before going out with someone I have met online, I would consider asking my friends or family for approval by forwarding my prospective date's profile.

• Yes 21%
• No 59%
• Maybe 20%

About cell phones and dates:

• OK to make calls and answer during date 7%
• OK to bring one if it is off or on vibrate 25%
• For emergencies only; otherwise no calls 55%
• Agree to leave both cell phones in the glove compartment 6%
• Leave little phone home in the cradle 8%