The advent of dating websites has made the world of mingling more accessible and easier to navigate for many searching singles. The benefits of online dating systems are numerous; perhaps the most useful feature is the ability to find potential mates who fulfill certain specified criteria.

Unfortunately, people may at times exaggerate or embellish profiles in order to appear more attractive. An article in the New York Times suggests that men tend to lie about height and professions on the sites, while women generally fib about age.

Elisabeth suggests that people should make themselves look slightly worse on the sites, so that dates are pleasantly surprised when the two meet in person; Barbara counters that such people would not be offered dates in the first place.