Review - Ashley Madison.com

Married dating and the polyamorous lifestyle...

Do you ever wonder if that great "single" person is actually married? On Ashley Madison the answer is simple - you can safely assume nobody is truly "single"!

Ashley Madison, fills a unique niche in the dating world - its target audience are those who are married or attached and seeking additional encounters, affairs or relationships - aka "married dating" or "polyamory". This would include folks in "open" marriages or those whose needs (physical or emotional) are not being fulfilled in their primary relationship. Unlike more generic dating sites, here you will find exclusively like-minded people, in situations similar to your own.

Active since 2001 and with over 2 million members, the Ashley Madison Agency® is an established and rapidly-growing married personals service that promotes its services via mainstream TV, print and radio advertising. Unlike its clientelle, this dating site's features are pretty traditional (see below), but they are well implemented.

Confidentiality and discretion are a must for a married dating site, and Ashley Madison takes this seriously. For example, there are never any automated credit card charges to explain. You purchase credits for advanced features only as needed using one of several payment options. Your personal information is kept strictly confidential, and they enforce their code of conduct. They also take measures to financially protect their members - if you use credits to email a member who is later suspended, those credits will be refunded to your account.

If you're a fan of monogamous relationships, Ashley Madison is not for you. But love it or hate it, married personals do serve the unique needs of certain people. If you are one of them, Ashley Madison is our top choice among online married dating sites.

Audience:	Married or attached men and women 21 and over practicing open marriage and polyamory or seeking discreet outside liaisons or relationships. Gay, Lesbian or bi-sexual persons in a traditional marriage but seeking a same-sex partner. Note: Singles are allowed at Ashley Madison, but are not as readily accepted by the community.
Seeking:	Discreet intimate adult encounters, romantic affairs or fulfillment of other needs not being met in the current relationship.
Features:	Photo Profiles - up to 13 photos. E-mail - Private, internal e-mail system. (members can send priority messages) Instant Messaging Search - Search profiles. Favorites - Bookmark your favorite profiles Winks - let someone know you may be interested "Gifts" - a wink with a custom message Private Showcase Keys - Create a private showcase of more personal photos, give keys to other members at your discretion. You can revoke keys at any time. Blocking - Block communications from any member. Prevent unwanted attention or uncomfortable messages. "Panic button" - exit to a generic, unrelated site with just one click.
Freebies:	Free guest membership - post a profile with up to 13 photos, search, see member photos, send "winks" to members and reply to messages. No credit card information is collected unless you choose to become a paid member.
The Good:	No automatic credit card billing - discreetly purchase credits (tokens) as needed. "Pay as you go". Discreet payment options available. Fraud protection - credits used to communicate with a member who is later suspended will be refunded to your acccount. Easy, anonymous signup.
The Flaws:	Not as many different features as some other dating sites.
The bottom line:	A responsible approach to "married dating" with a substantial and growing number of members. One of the best online dating services of its kind.
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