Having good friendships and family support eases stress, helps you avoid mental illness, and gives you energy and courage for living a healthier life.

Relationships start when you give someone else your time and attention.

Pro: You can easily date in groups, while developing new friendships with people with similar interests.

Con: You're limiting yourself to a certain geographic area.

If you find yourself isolated, the best thing to do is reach out through community activities or family connections.

Con: You're limited to your existing social circles or regular activities and will meet less people.

She created her first dating profile almost 20 years ago and coaches singles on the dating scene.

Julie's the author of the bestseller, The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online.

Con: It can become addicting to some, who never meet offline or are looking for the next pretty face. Pro: Many sites provide matching tools and send you emails of suggested matches to make it easier for you to view potential dates.

Con: Many singles limit their search criteria to height, zip code, or income and can miss the opportunity to meet a compatible match.