After several years as a widow, and having met only men who insinuated a sexual relationship with no strings attached, I decided to try personals. I have met a fine man, a committed Christian like myself, and we have been seeing each other for three months. Our future together is not yet assured, as we are taking our time getting to know each other. It's great to go out with a man who treats me like a lady! That doesn't happen very much in today's society. Personals is certainly better than the bar for meeting people; however, the only thing that personals can do for you is provide a contact. You have to do the rest - make contacts, get to know the person, be observant of his character, discern whether you are really right for each other. If you are persistant in making contacts, it can work for you.