We have all heard the good, the bad and the ugly about Jewish dating sites. Some people have news of nuptial bliss while others have tales of devastating heartbreak. Nevertheless, devising a good dating strategy that would make any yenta proud can be achieved.

The reasons so many Jewish mentchs become frustrated with the Jewish dating circuit are their expectations. If you decrease your expectations and replace them with a more of a wait and see approach you will really enjoy the process. You shouldn't become discouraged just because you've met a few mieskeits who used digitally enhanced photos in their profiles. Not to mention, your mother may not appreciate you dating a gentile. Nonetheless, here are a few smart approaches to Jewish dating sites:

Expand your professional and social network. The more people you meet represents more dating opportunities. Just because the love connection is absent -- does not mean that your new friend has other eligible friends. Moreover, all of your interests can be professional networking opportunities.

Maximize the chat room. The chat room is there for those fast introductions. If you're on the go and don't have the time to send emails, make random stops onto your Jewish dating site's chat room to strike up new friendships.

Create a Single Forum. On most Jewish dating sites, members can create forums of specific interests. It's a way of developing new friendships and potential relationships.

Make friendship - foremost. Before you can establish a relationship, compatibility and friendship are the first hurdles to conquer. Just because someone does not share the same feelings does not mean that you should stop making new friends. A successful Jewish dating strategy involves consistently expanding your social network of singles. Even if you meet the person you envision yourself bringing home to meet your parents, continue to make new friends from your Jewish site.

Be positive. Negative dating attitudes beget negative results. Consequently, always remain open-minded. Give people a chance by investing a little time to know them. After all, a good Jewish dating strategy involves discovering the diamond in the rough.