Today online dating is not new thing for millions of people. Millions of people have tried by spending few minutes on internet and many have found love online. Days are gone of the dating agencies and then internet has opened up a whole new world for people serious about dating. A few simple emails and you could be chatting with your future partner. A good way to get to know someone after first contact is to chat online using an instant messenger. It gives you the opportunity to find out a bit about each other before you take things further.