IllicitEncounters.com: A Closer Look at the UK's Leading Married-Dating Website
In the realm of online dating, niche platforms have emerged to cater to specific audiences seeking unique experiences. One such platform is IllicitEncounters.com, a website designed for married individuals seeking extramarital connections. Launched in 2004, IllicitEncounters.com has grown to become the UK's leading married-dating website, boasting a membership of over 1.7 million users. But what exactly does this platform offer, and why has it garnered such popularity?
A Discreet and Confidential Service
IllicitEncounters.com markets itself as a discreet and confidential extra-marital dating service for both women and men. The platform assures users that their personal details will never be stored, providing a sense of security and privacy that is critical for those engaging in clandestine relationships. The emphasis on discretion is a major draw for users, as privacy is a paramount concern for anyone stepping outside the bounds of traditional marriage.
The User Experience
The process of joining IllicitEncounters.com is straightforward. Users can sign up for free and begin browsing profiles almost immediately. The site offers options for both attached males seeking females and attached females seeking males, with the primary user base being from the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
For those already familiar with the world of online dating, the interface may appear standard, but it is precisely this familiarity that appeals to many. The website is designed to be user-friendly, with an option to filter by location, ensuring that users can find potential matches close to home. The site also hosts a myriad of user stories and testimonials, illustrating the positive experiences of others who have used the platform to find what they were looking for.
Success Stories and Testimonials
Testimonials on the site highlight the positive impact IllicitEncounters.com has had on people's lives. For instance, Roger from North London describes the platform as "the best online dating site for married people" after numerous false starts with other services. Michael from West Sussex claims it has allowed him and his partner to remain happy and married, rather than just married. Such stories suggest that the platform not only facilitates connections but also plays a role in enhancing personal happiness and marital satisfaction.
Similarly, other users like Angela from Tyneside express gratitude for the 'tools' provided by the site to enhance her life, while Poppy from Warwickshire credits the platform with saving her marriage. These narratives indicate that for some, the platform provides a necessary outlet for desires that cannot be fulfilled within the confines of their marital relationships.
Considerations and Warnings
Despite the positive stories, IllicitEncounters.com does provide a stern warning: not everyone is suited for engaging in an affair. The website advises users to consider the potential negative effects that such actions can have on a marriage and stresses the importance of selecting partners wisely.
While the website is a boon for those seeking extramarital excitement, it acknowledges the potential consequences, suggesting that infidelity is not the solution for everyone. This level of transparency is crucial, as it ensures that users are aware of the risks involved and can make informed decisions about their personal lives.
Final Thoughts
IllicitEncounters.com has carved out a unique niche in the crowded world of online dating. By offering a discreet platform tailored specifically for married individuals looking to explore extramarital relationships, it has filled a gap that other mainstream dating sites do not address.
The success of the platform can be attributed to its commitment to privacy, user-friendly interface, and a strong community of users who have shared their positive experiences. However, as with any such service, it's important for users to approach with caution, understanding the potential implications of their actions on their personal and marital lives.
In conclusion, IllicitEncounters.com offers a unique service for those curious about exploring relationships outside their marriage. It provides a safe and discreet environment for users to rediscover romance, passion, and adventure. However, as always, it is essential to navigate such platforms with awareness and consideration for all parties involved.
To Expensive for what you get
I joined this site approx 5 weeks ago, and have frankly struggled. I have managed to have vague conversation with a few women on here. And did make it to meet one.
It was during these discussion that I have really figured out what is happening. My experience has been that many of my e-mails have been ignored, those that have responded have done so with just a one liner. The effort from women has frankly been poor, and I was baffled as to why ? you don?t have a picture on display (this is normal on this site ? you have a password protected picture on the site and share the password with someone when you want to), I am average height, build, have a good job, am degree educated and my profile was intelligently written ? so although I fully accept I am not everyone cup of tea, I was surprised by such a lack of interest. I think I know why. Men have to pay a high amount to join, but for women its free. I assumed this would swing the numbers in the males favour, but it does not. I had at least 3 women say they are getting 30+ approaches a day from men, and simply do not have the time to read them all. Also as its free for women I think many of the female members are there for a bit of flirtation or to feed their curiosity, they are not really committed to want to get to know someone or to meet anyone, and as its free they have nothing to lose. Interestingly some women said if they had had to pay they would not have joined ? why should they when they can join free elsewhere. I actually think this is one of the better and more professional sites, I have not been inundated with spam, or false e-mails as I have on others. That?s said I have spend a lot of money to be part of some huge chasing mass of males chasing a few women, many of which are just on there for the thrill of the chase. 5 weeks in and I have messaged every profile that?s is of interest (and that?s across 3 counties) who has actually logged on within a week, those that haven?t are in my view clearly not that active or interested. To have totaled just a few vague chats and 1 meet is not a great outcome from what amounts to over 100 messages I have sent. I have set up an alert for new members, (women aged between 30 and 54 in the 3 counties I mentioned) and new members are around 1 per week.
Not sure what I will do next, but to pay such a high amount to be part of such a large chasing pack, chasing such a few genuine female users is just not good value. For me I won?t be renewing.
Pros
Not full of scammers
Cons
to expensive
to few genuine women
Not Great
Ok - I took the plunge at ?135 for 1 month. Mostly it seems to me that the women on here are genuine, but here are my issues.
Its free for women - so there are a lot of timewasters who are not that bothered, many of my messages have not even been opened, and many more just ignored, without them even checking my profile. I have wasted a lot of precious time.
Many women are arrogent and state they will ignore gits or virtal kisses, they want you to take the time to write them a nice e-mail, I get why, but then so many are ignored its gets frustrating.
Its seems the balance of men paying a fortune and it being free to women means I have wasted a lot of time money so far. My profile is well written, I have a good job, I travel. People can only see your pictures if you send them a password (meaning I am not being overlooked because I am not good looking), so when you add that up, although I know I wont fit the bill for all, it seems odd that so far (3 weeks in) I have only managed to strike up conversation with 2 women, depsite sending over 60 e-mails / gifts. I am going to look for a site where both women and men have to pay - hopefully a more reasonable amount
Pros
does not seem full of scammers
Cons
free to women - to many time wasters and ignored messages.
Just t expensive. I would keep paying if it was about half the price.
Definitely not as good as they make out
I took membership of this site twice, at £130 for 6 weeks each time...so , expensive! They don't seem to be part of a 'group' of sites, so there is a sense of individuality. But the problem with this site is for women it's free to join, and when us guys pay to join, there is a sense of trying to get your moneys worth in a month, so end up sending as many emails as possible in a month, and the genuine woman find this lazy and off putting, so it's a bit of a catch 22. Also, when your membership is up, you can't retrieve your messages, and so you're cut off from people you've been in contact with. When I said 'genuine' there is definitely a large amount of time wasters or scammers on here...I was getting 'messages' from people all over the country who clearly hadn't read my profile, or had no idea what part of the country is what. They did have a social event near me last year I was lucky enough to get invited to, but was unable to get to because of my holiday. Hopefully there'll be another.
The best thing to come out of this site is I did meet up with a lady from it, and after a couple of times of meeting she told me about a similar site. The other site seemed more genuine, and better value for money...so at least by joining I.E., I got to find out out about another site, which in my opinion, seems better!
Pros
Seems like lots of female members, and a good professional site layout.
Cons
Not sure how genuine all the female members are, a sense of being fleeced with your membership, and very expensive, definitely not good value for money.