The best dating sites for finding a serious relationship in the UK

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Anyone who's been doing the online dating thing for a while knows that there's hookup culture and then there's long-term relationship dating culture. Most dating sites have a mix of both, and after living with online dating as an increasingly ubiquitous option for the past 20 years, the general public mostly sees dating sites as a normal means to find casual dates or a hookup.

Where does this leave you if you're looking for a serious relationship or something long-term? What if you just don't want to be alone on Valentine's Day ever again? What if you're over casual dating and just want someone to come home to? What if you have no idea where to start? Keep reading. Read more...

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BEST FOR LOVE

Match

The original dating site reigns supreme with a proven algorithm and loads of active users.

• One month: £29.99
• Three months: £19.99/month
• Six months: £9.99/month

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BEST FOR LASTING RELATIONSHIPS

eharmony

Casual daters will feel smothered here, but marriage-minded people will love the focus on settling down.

• One month: £44.95
• Six months: £24.95/month
• 12 months: £13.95/month
• 24 months: £11.95/month

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BEST FOR SWIPING

Hinge

Millennials finally have an algorithm-oriented swiping app that's less casual than Tinder.

• One month: £6.95
• Three months: £4.70/month
• Six months: £3.86/month

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BEST FOR PROFESSIONALS

EliteSingles

A place for career-oriented individuals who don't have the time to swipe right.

• Three months: £70.17/month
• Six months: £54.63/month
• 12 months: £39.01/month

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BEST FOR SENIORS

SilverSingles

SilverSingles is dedicated to finding romance later in life.

• Three months: £47.45/month
• Six months: £36.81/month
• 12 months: £26.16/month

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BEST FOR FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS

Tinder

The original swiping app where you should be able to find a hot date in under 10 minutes.

• Tinder Plus: £4.99/month
• Tinder Gold: £7.49/month

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BEST FOR HOOKING UP

AdultFriendFinder

Live videos and more monthly visitors than eharmony makes this a great option for finding a casual fling.

• One month: £15
• Three months: £13.33/month
• 12 months: £10.08/month

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