Claire, 26, an advertising executive for Viagra- "men are like ice cream, vanilla is great, but I want my sprinkles too."

Cynthia, 34, a hair-salon manager- "when a guy lies about something on his profile, it definitely turns me off."

Kelly, 35, a second-grade teacher- "just because I'm not married and in my thirties, it doesn't mean there's something wrong with me."

Kristin, 31, a yoga instructor- "in Idaho, I'm the black sheep of the family, the only single person."

Lisa, 36, a gynecologist- "I'm really longing for that special guy in my life, or at least a date."

Maryam, 29, an art photographer- "I think I want children more than I want a man."

Reisha, 30, an info systems consultant- "before going online, I used to think that all the good men were either gay or married."

Shelly, 37, opera singer- "I pride myself on never, ever sleeping with a married man... unless he brings his wife with him."

Sonja, 38, a health-food store owner- "I do not shop online, except for men."