I echo your sentiments as a single guy, but would add the following realistic hopes and expectations:

Online dating is tantamount to blind dating unless you are referred by somebody you know and trust.

With online dating people are often untruthful, superficial, and subjective. Online dating behavior is frequently disingenuous; outdated photos and plagiarized profiles are commonplace. However, there is a new site called Sparkbliss (http://www.sparkbliss.com) that enforces honesty and integrity, because it is moderated by people that know you. It even goes a step further to mitigate concerns over safety by recommending introductions include some kind of reference and testimonial.

Your soul mate is out there, but you won’t find her on conventional online dating sites that are limited by their database inventory. Why not take the “six degrees of separation” idea and apply it dating? A recent Temple University study revealed “63% of married couples met through a network of friends.” Our loved ones instinctively want to help us find companionship. If it can help discover your soul mate, why not let friends and family play matchmaker?