Singles Now Do It In Groups - New Japanese Style 'Group Dating Website Set to Take UK By Storm

New Internet dating site Compa.co.uk is set to revolutionise the way we date on and offline! Based on the Japanese phenomenon of group dating, Compa.co.uk is the first site in the UK to match groups of single friends with likeminded parties and provides a safe, fun and friendly alternative to 'going it alone. What's great about Compa is that it isnt just about dating. It really gives you a chance to meet new people and extend your circle of friends. Even if you dont find true love, you know at the very least you'll have a fun night out and meet some new people.

(PRWEB) November 6, 2004 -- Compa.co.uk is not your typical Internet dating site. By teaming up groups of friends, it avoids the awkwardness and potential embarrassment of blind dates and is much easier and less intimidating than trying to meet people on a one to one level. It also makes it much more fun because it removes the pressure of having to spend a whole date with someone you might find you have nothing in common with. Groups of singles just meet up and see how it goes.

Compa.co.uk was founded by Ed Fitzhugh, who lived in Tokyo for four years and was introduced to Compa by a Japanese workmate. He states:

" The Japanese understand that we are most likely to enjoy ourselves with people we already know, in a relaxed group. - but we still want to meet new people and extend our social networks. Thats why I created Compa!

Compa is a perfect compromise -- it is a comfortable group atmosphere with two groups of friends, you are not stuck with one stranger for a whole evening, and unlike speed dating type events you do not have to make a snap decision on someone after just three short minutes of small talk."

Compa has launched with a stylish Japanese themed website. Groups of friends (between 2 and 6 people) can take advantage of limited time offer of totally FREE membership to register their group profile at compa.co.uk. Once registered, members can search for other groups by area, age, number of members, sexual orientation etc and organise as many group Compa dates as their social calendars can handle.

For more information please visit www.compa.co.uk, email ed@compa.co.uk or call Ed Fitzhugh direct on 07793 721 444

What is Compa.co.uk and how does it work?
Compa.co.uk is a relaxed, fun and different way to meet new people, have fun and maybe find love along the way! Popular in Japan, a Compa is like a group blind date - you and a few of your mates go out with another group of the same size. It's comfortable, fun, unstressful and you are making new friends while sizing up the other group for relationship potential!

Unlike speed dating or online dating, it is very relaxed, there is no danger of spending a whole uncomfortable evening with a person you have nothing in common with, and you have more than three short minutes to make a judgement about the people you meet.

The Compa website works a lot like normal online dating sites. The big difference is that rather than being one on one, you register on the site and then go out in groups of between 2 and 6.

You can search the site's database for groups in your area. Search by location, number of group members, sexuality of group etc

How do I join Compa.co.uk?
Joining is easy and basic membership is free! No need to waste hours filling in pointless information like how many children you want to have and who your ideal dinner party guests would be (yawn).

Each group need to nominate a captain who organises the group. The captain signs up the group, enters the email addresses other members of the group, who will subsequently receive an email with their unique account ID and password info. Once the profiles have been filled in, and have been approved by a moderator, the profile goes live and other groups can see the profile and contact you.

When you have found another group you like the look of and want to contact them, you will need to upgrade to full membership.

Does online dating really work?
Of course. Nowadays it is harder to meet people and we all want the same things - to go out, have fun, meet people and also hopefully find love along the way. Compa offers a new twist on the online dating formula - you meet other groups of people rather than just individuals. You might find your dream partner, even if you don't you have extended your social circle, met some new people and had a good time!

Is it safe?
Meeting people at Compa is about as safe as social arrangements can be. You are not alone with a single person, you are always among friends, so no concern about going out with an axe murderer or worrying about your drink being spiked while you are in the loo! However, normal safety concerns still apply and there are a few rules you should follow.

For added safety follow these simple rules:
-Don't give your home address or telephone number to strangers.

-When communicating between captains, each captain will see the real email address of the other, so it might be a good idea to use a free generic email account like hotmail, yahoo etc

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