Does what it says on the tin
Review about Illicit EncountersI've been a 'Gold' member for two months now. Yes, it costs, but if you get an offer it's much cheaper than it initially looks. So far have actually met with 4 ladies from my area, all of whom were pleasant enough, and two I have carried on to second and third dates with.
You do have to put some effort in though - actually writing a decent profile, adding pictures (even if they're not of you)...all of that helps. Men going on here looking for effortless hook-ups should just go and pay for it. If you want to meet a living, breathing, thinking female for something a bit more intimate, it's a good place to start. The average lady on there seems a bit more articulate/interesting than those I've seen on similar sites. They seem to keep on top of most scammers - though, like any dating site, it's not entirely scam-free.
Search functions are pretty basic though...would be nice if there were more options to narrow searches, aside from location and age.
Pros
Simple to use
Lots of genuine members, seemingly very few fakes
Decent 'success rate'
Cons
It would be nice to have more search functions - like by postcode for example...
It is pretty pricey
Illicit Encounters works for me!
Review about Illicit EncountersI've been a member of many dating sites both for singles and marrieds. Compared to the others, I found Illicit Encounters to be a refreshing experience. The ladies I've spoken to seem real and the 4 I've met in the flesh were undoubtedly genuine!! Like all dating sites, the women want to be wooed with wit and creativity. Unlike most dating sites, the ladies on IE seem to be serious about meeting up and taking things further.
I often think that some men think of dating sites as a quick fix to gaps in their real love lives. The online dating world is exactly the same as the real world when it comes to attracting women. You have to work at it.
The relationships I've had via Illicit Encounters have been different because the ladies I've met were looking for the same thing - i.e. not a full time relationship but an affair to fill in the gaps lacking in their married lives. Having matching expectations is important and the 2-3 times a month that we've met has suited both parties.
I would say to the guys who have posted negative experiences here, try again. I'm an average guy - not especially good looking nor wealthy, and yet I've met someone via IE each time I've paid their (admittedly high) upgrade fee.
Pros
Genuine women looking for NSA
A good ratio of women to men compared to other dating sites
They don't bombard you with communications
Cons
Pricey
Mr
Review about Illicit EncountersI first joined Illicit Encounters about a year ago. As a natural sceptic and having had bad experiences on other dating sites I initially baulked at the high price. However after quite a few messages from ladies had built up in my Inbox temptation got the better of me and I paid to become a full member. I immediately got into a conversation with several ladies. What was refreshing was that they were unquestionably real! We had proper flirty chats and I arranged to meet one in person. It took a while though. I guess having an affair is a big step, so building up to a meeting in the flesh probably took longer than on a site like match.com. However what I liked was that the lady in question and I were in the same boat, with the same desires and expectations. When we did finally meet, it confirmed to me why I started looking for love outside of my marriage in the first place. It's filled such a gap in my life that I'm amazed I didn't do it sooner.
If my experience is anything to go by, Illicit Encounters was the fulfillment at the end of a sometimes frustrating journey through the minefield of online dating. It worked for me so it might for you!
Pros
- You're looking for the same thing as the ladies on the site
- Secure - better than using emails, mobile phones etc.
- Genuine ladies
- Decent choice
Cons
- Expensive
- More men than women, but not as bad as elsewhere
- Patience required in getting to meet up in person
replies:
Review: Doesn't work. Don't waste your time
Milano, on any dating website you have to big yourself up so Illicit encounters is no different there. Where I have found a difference is that the women are genuine. If they were fake how come I've chatted with virtually every woman I've made contact with on the site and met several in person (they appeared pretty real then!). Yes IE is pricey but in my experience you get what you pay for in life. The site has actually delivered what I was looking for, i.e. affairs, which is more than can be said for any of the other extra-marital dating sites I've been on (Ashley Madison - a scam full of fakes, Marital Affair - mainly hookers and they shared my details with other sites).
Review: Doesn't work. Don't waste your time
I think you're confusing Illicit Encounters with other sites silver tongue. My experience chimes with Simon and Eddie's. I've been on countless dating sites and got sick of paying to talk to fictitious females. Because I'm so used to this experience I fully expected IE to be the same. But it wasn't. Refreshingly most if not all of the women I've written to have responded, if only to say 'Thanks but no thanks'. I've met one now with whom things are going well, so am taking a sabbatical from the site. But I won't hesitate to return. Better to spend more and actually get what you're looking for than waste your money elsewhere. However feel free to ignore this advice, as it will mean there's more ladies to go round for the gents who are paid up members of IE!!
Review: Doesn't work. Don't waste your time
Like in all things in life, you get what you pay for. Illicit Encounters is pricey but actually works. Far fewer time wasters than other dating sites and at least people are being honest about their status. I read somewhere that over 30% of people on singles dating sites are actually married, but lying about it. Also the ladies on IE are looking for the same thing - i.e. not commitment and rose covered cottages but to fill in the gaps in their married life. To those who feel conned on IE, you're obviously not going about it the right way! Online dating is no different to real life. It takes creativity and effort to attract a lady's attention.