Shared interests are a important key to finding a significant soulmate and lasting relationship online. If you use all the best online dating services online but are not honest in your description of personality, physical appearance or what you seek in a true love then you are just wasting your time. Think about it----say you build a profile that is so spectacular you are flooded with notes and requests to learn more about you. You might have even posted pictures on these same online dating services. But, the pictures are not of you and your profile description is of someone who is not the REAL you. If you do this why even bother to join an online dating site because what is going to happen if you find a soulmate and after getting to know each other she or he wants to meet?  What then? You have led them to believe you are possible the soulmate they have been seeking online and all the while you know your information is unrealistic. Yet you know this is going to be apparent as soon as you meet so you end up hurting their feelings, you will feel like a heal and you are no closer to finding your soulmate by using an online love and relationships site. Be yourself and honesty is always the best policy.  Tell who you really are and what you are really seeking in a relationship.  There are literally millions of singles using online dating sites and you are sure to meet the person or soulmate you seek if you keep it real. Speak of your interests and seek a relationship with someone who has similar feelings. We have all heard the old phrase "opposites attract" and this may well be true but a lasting relationship and love inevitably happen when a couple shares many common interests. To find love, romance, a soulmate, good friend or relationship using online dating services is happening every day and can for you too if you keep it simple and be yourself.