As a member of AnotherFriend.com, you're already aware that you're part of a thriving community of Irish singles. But if you're a Premium Member, are you making the most of your interactions with that community? Are you aware of all the online dating tools and resources at your fingertips? And if you're aware of them, are you using them to improve your online romances?

We know that all the features can get a bit confusing, so we've put together a handy guide to our Premium online dating services. If you see a feature you're never tried before, go ahead and give it a go! You'll never know what you might be missing otherwise.

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Singles' Events
Singles' events are a great way to turn online dating into real life dating. As Ireland's largest online dating site, we've got over 390,000 members, so these events are definitely not to be missed! Bring a friend along, have a good laugh, meet some new people, and have a whole lot of fun.
Where can you find out about these events? Check the Events Board at the bottom of your homepage for details of times, dates, and venues.

Message Board
Our message board is a great way to keep up to date with the AnotherFriend.com community, since you can use it to talk with other members in a public forum. It's also a place for us to keep you updated on exciting new things we're planning for the site, so keep an eye out! The best way to stay in touch with the day-to-day life of AnotherFriend.com is to check the message board each time you log in, and getting involved with it can really help you feel like part of our online singles community.

Instant Messaging
This is a great way to start building rapport with other Premium Members, since you can chat to them quickly and confidently. It takes all the terror out of face-to-face conversations, and lets you become more and more comfortable communicating with other members who are of interest of you. Be sure you try out this tool if you haven't already; it's really fantastic fun, and an excellent way of getting to know other single Irish men or women.

Chatroom
Chatrooms are another great way of getting to know different people, especially if you like chatting in a group. You can see what members are talking about, and if it's of interest to you then you can join in yourself. Who knows what sort of interesting people you could meet! It's all about putting yourself out there and taking a chance — and what better place to do so than in the safe, controlled environment offered to you as a member of AnotherFriend.com?

Advanced Search
This is definitely my favourite tool, no questions about it! With Advanced Search, you can type in exactly
what you are looking for in a potential partner. You're no longer restricted to searching by gender or location — you can now refine your search down to small details like height, education, and eye colour. This is great, and can really help you narrow down your search for the perfect man or woman! Definitely give this one a go if you haven't tried it before.

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As times goes on, online dating is becoming more and more popular as the modern way to date. We believe that it's now safer to meet someone online than it is in a pub, since our site gives you the chance to get to know them — and to have a good sense of their character — before you meet in real life. As a Premium Member, you've got access to all the best features that the online dating world has to offer, so make sure you take advantage of them! Put yourself out there, start interacting with other men and women using all of our different tools, and above all have fun while looking for that someone special.

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What's your favourite tool on AnotherFriend.com? Are there any different features you'd like to see? Let us know in the comments!