just go to our homepage to create your own, unique username and password and tell us a few basic details about yourself. You will then have your own, secure access to the member areas of our website.

For added privacy, only other members of MatchAffinity are able to see your profile, and your email address always remains hidden.

Membership of MatchAffinity is secure and anonymous. You decide if, when and to whom you wish to reveal your real identity.

Our unique affinity test has been designed by a team of psychologists specialised in psychometrics and the dynamics of human relationships. It allows us to assess your levels of compatibility with our other members.

The affinity test consists of 97 questions which look at areas such as your values, opinions, personality and expectations.

The answers you give during this assessment allow us to show you who we think you would have the best chances of developing a strong and lasting relationship with.

It's important to set aside enough time to complete the affinity test properly, but don't linger too long over which option to choose - try to be spontaneous with your answers. Most people complete the assessment in around 45 minutes.

It can help you understand yourself better and think about what you really want from a relationship.

The report focuses on aspects of your personality that are particularly important when developing relationships, and is divided into three main sections:

- The first section concentrates on your system of values.
- The second section examines what's important to you and how you live your life.
- The third section looks at your personality and the way in which you interact with others.

We use the results of the affinity test, together with other information you have given us (such as your age and location) to show you a list of suggested matches.

Your compatibility with each suggested match is calculated and displayed as a percentage on their profiles.

This compatibility rating is based on an analysis of 71 different criteria which can affect the success of relationships. You can also view a full compatibility report for each potential match, detailing the ways in which you are suited, as well as highlighting the areas in which you may differ.

This method significantly increases your chances of meeting someone with whom you can develop a strong and lasting relationship.

Don't be shy - send them a message! The first message you send to each member is free!

Remember, on MatchAffinity you're always in control, and all messages are exchanged on our secure, internal system.

If you prefer, you can also choose to keep any photos you upload hidden from public view. This gives you full control over who gets to see your pictures, and when!