Most of the better dating sites offer the profile option of what you are looking for in a relationship.  For some women, they are only looking for friendship.  Others are looking for a traveling companion.  Still others are looking for a serious long term relationship.

Unfortunately, some sites like Christian Mingle do not offer that option.  So, if you don’t ask the person directly what they are looking for in a relationship, you may end up wasting your time on a relationship with diminished expectations.