Hi Michelle!
I am receiving a fair amount of “Matches”…None of which has what I would consider a very high “Compatibility Score”set apart from the others in dramatic fashion!!
What is the mean score on this site for real considerations as to compatibility? Is it on a scale of 100%? A “FAILING” score less than 70% ??!! Do I consider a score of less than ___% an absolute for no communications! Please be very Frank and Honest!
Thanks,
What’s in a Compatibility Score?
Dear What’s in a Compatibility Score,
The Compatibility test and scoring is meant to be just one more piece of information you use to determine if you would like to initiate or further conversation on this site. By completing the test, members are able to communicate their likes and preferences in a different way, maybe adding more clarity then if you just tried to talk about these items on a first date. It also shows that a member is willing to put in a little extra effort to find a good match, which may be a sign that he or she is serious about finding a relationship.
So, there is no “cut off” score. I don’t expect you will see many “100 %” matches, and actually 70% sounds pretty good to me. Remember to look at which sections you are matching on, because for some people religiosity may be more important than anything else, or commitment may be the most important. It’s really a personal matter.
The wider you cast your net, the better chance you have of meeting the right one, so I hesitate to ever tell someone not to at least email a potential interest. However, if a compatibility score is very low, like around 30%, and if you feel as if you have enough matches, then you may choose to use the compatibility score to filter out some matches. In all cases, if you see a profile you like, then by all means I would communicate! The compatibility score and test can also be used as a conversation starter, to explore the areas where you are the same and discuss the ones where you may be different. You may find yourself having a valuable conversation that otherwise may not have taken place.
Hope that helps!
Michele Fleming, M.A.
