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eharmony’s search settings

Now that you’ve completed your Compatibility Quiz and created your profile, you can connect with millions of singles on eharmony. While you should always keep an open mind, it’s often helpful to target your eharmony search towards the qualities that are most important to you. Thankfully, our dating site and app offers search criteria you can use to filter your matches based on these important factors.

Why eharmony search helps you to date more intentionally

Every dating journey requires time and effort. But when you’re clear about what you want in a partner and a relationship, it can make your dating process much more intentional. eharmony search filters can help you to stay focused on the qualities most important to you in a potential match.

For instance, if you’re Christian Dating or Muslim Dating and religion is an integral part of your, filtering your matches to include shared religious beliefs is incredibly useful. Similarly, if you’re a single parent dating and have children, it’s important to find a partner who is welcoming of all aspects of your life, including your being a parent. A major advantage of dating apps is having the ability to find answers to some of these key questions before you even have your first conversation with a potential match.

How to use eharmony search filters

Thanks to the insights you’ve gained from taking the Compatibility Quiz and reading your Personality Profile, you likely have a clearer idea of the type of person you want to find on eharmony. Now you can use eharmony search filters to help you find that special someone.

Note: To find the search criteria section on the app, tap the icon at the top left corner of your screen. On the website, you can tap the words “Match Preferences” at the top right corner of your screen.

Here, you can customise your search based on:

Leveraging these search criteria can give you a better sense of how you and your matches align, right from the start.

Top tips to search and filter successfully

While the eharmony search function is easy to use, it also asks important questions. Here are a few tips to navigate this process and use the search as efficiently and successfully as possible.

1. Challenge your dating preferences

When you’re ready to filter your matches, take the chance to do some soul-searching about your dating preferences. Your may have pictured yourself with someone tall but if you met someone perfectly compatible but an inch shorter than you wished, would this really be a dealbreaker? And while it may be convenient to find someone who lives ten minutes from your home, would you be willing to travel further for the right person? Keeping an open mind might just be the key to finding your perfect match.

2. Change your search settings as needed

If you’re having trouble finding matches or are curious about dating someone new, consider adjusting your eharmony search filters. It’s often the easiest way to find a match who may surprise you. Expanding your search radius by just a few miles could make all the difference.

3. Be honest with yourself…and others

While it’s helpful to keep an open mind while dating, it’s also important to be honest about what your dealbreakers are. After all, if you truly can’t see yourself dating a smoker, it’s best to filter your searches accordingly. That way a loveable smoker won’t find themselves agonizing over writing the perfect first message to someone who will likely never respond.

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