Personal relationships are fraught with difficulties, and there is no point in pretending that everything will always be all right when trying to build a new partnership. Different people have different strengths and weaknesses, and sometimes people who may seem to be compatible at first sight are not necessarily looking for the same thing in a relationship.

Add to that the sometimes difficult history that can be part of a relationship that has not worked particularly well in the past, then it is easy to understand why some may be rather apprehensive in trying again.

Online dating, for example through a site like Parship, is a safe and convenient way to begin to rebuild confidence and start making contact with like-minded people. By asking about interests like hobbies, reading habits, going to the cinema, theatre, music and other entertainment preferences, a dating site can quickly put together a range of suggestions for people to meet who have similar interests. They will also flag up if someone is looking for a serious and committed long term relationship, or just looking for friendship at this stage without necessarily ruling out a longer term partnership.

As every person is different, it is only by making initial contact in the safe way that dating sites offer that decisions can be made. Many people have found that once the ice is broken, new and valuable relationships can be developed which may well last a lifetime.

Author's Bio: 

Sarah writes about relationship sites to help people find love online.