New Dating Website, "Humordate.Com," Brings Together Funny People

Online, May 11, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Humordate.com is a new free dating and social networking website that matches funny men and women on sense of humor personality traits. The site offers members a broad-based experience encompassing detailed profile development, advanced search, private/community chat, blogs, forums, groups, and events. In addition, there are relevant articles focusing on advice, tips, questions, and news-all in the context of understanding humor and relationships.

Humordate also provides a creative portal where users can customize the style and color of their profiles, network with friends, compose and send quizzes, answer poll questions, play video games, and upload favorite videos, music, and photos. According to Robert Merz, CFO (Chief Funny Officer) of Humordate: "The site brings together the elements of both online dating and social networking in a free of charge, user friendly, and fun environment encouraging freedom of expression."

The interactive nature of Humordate motivates members to participate in multiple activities and chart the site's direction. Users establish a personal profile comprised of basic background information, physical characteristics, and personality traits. Several unique factors are explored-including dream job, sense of humor style, and personality characteristics. Members are free to add events, create website forums, organize community groups, write blogs, and chat privately or publicly.

Some studies have examined the factor of sense of humor as a primary determinant in sustaining relationships. Steve Penner, owner of the Boston-based dating service, Lunch Dates, interviewed thousands of women over a twenty year time frame, and found that the number one criteria in looking for a mate is sense of humor. Of current interest, in an interview with BBC Television prior to the Royal Wedding, Prince William and Catherine noted the importance of sense of humor in helping to foster their relationship.

Humordate.com is being launched as a fresh concept in online dating and social networking. The site is open to new members and welcomes feedback from the community.

Humordate is a division of Values of America Company, a New Jersey publisher of trade books. http://www.humordate.com