Classmates.com 2009 Romance Poll Results Revealed for Valentine's Day; Over 90% of Respondents Thought About or Want to be Contacted by Past Loves

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching with thoughts of current romance, and also past loves and those relationships that mattered. Classmates.com (www.classmates.com), a leading online social networking service, polled its community of more than 40 million members and found that over 90% of respondents either thought of their former boyfriend or girlfriend in the last year or would like to be contacted by an old flame.

But even if that old spark has burnt out, the flame of curiosity is still strong. Sixty-one percent (61%) of poll respondents said they have used the Internet to look up an old boyfriend or girlfriend, and 66% did so because they were curious as to what their ex was doing today.

And how did they break the ice with their old flame? "It’s been a while, how are you?” was the favorite opener with 43% of respondents.

Classmates.com 2009 Romance Poll results include:

• 66% of respondents thought of their first love or high school sweetheart in the last year.
• 49% of married respondents will stay at home with their significant other on Valentine’s Day
• 46% of respondents said they would like to be contacted by an old flame.
• 45% of single respondents said they will do nothing on Valentine’s Day
• 41% of respondents said they would contact a former boyfriend or girlfriend.
• 40% of respondents would go out on a first date on Valentine’s Day.
• 34% of respondents think Valentine’s Day is romantic.
• 28% of respondents think Valentine's Day is a time to think about loved ones.

Additionally, the poll found differences between men and women in their answers to the question "What would you most like to receive on Valentine’s Day?” The number one answer for 27% of male respondents was "a kiss.” But "flowers” was the number one answer for 21% of female respondents, while 16% would be content with "a kiss.”

"If you’re curious about a long-lost love or friend, Classmates.com is a great place to start because it has more than 40 million members which really increases the odds of finding the person you are looking for,” says relationship expert Dennie Hughes. "There’s something really wonderful about getting in contact with people from a different place in your life, who can remind you of experiences that make you smile. So have fun exploring your curiosity, see what friends are up to today and stay in touch with them.”

"Classmates.com is all about connecting across time,” says Steven McArthur, president of Classmates Media Corporation. "It’s free and easy to register, list yourself to be found, discover friends and acquaintances, and find out what they’re up to today. It’s safe because your contact information is not revealed unless you decide to share it. Simply becoming a free Classmates.com member creates the opportunity for you to hear from a long-lost friend”

"Members often share their inspirational stories of how Classmates.com unexpectedly changed their lives: from proposals to weddings, adopted children and biological parents meeting for the first time, school or military reunions, job offers, and rediscovered friends who now keep in touch,” added McArthur.

Editor's note: Real-life reconnection stories, as well as interviews with Classmates.com members and/or relationship expert Dennie Hughes, are available for media upon request.

About Classmates^®

Classmates.com is owned by Classmates Online, Inc., a subsidiary of Classmates Media Corporation. Classmates.com connects millions of members throughout the U.S. and Canada with friends and acquaintances from school, work and the military. Classmates also operates leading social networking sites in Germany (www.stayfriends.de), Austria (www.stayfriends.at), Sweden (www.stayfriends.se), France (www.trombi.com) and Switzerland (www.klassenfreunde.ch). Classmates Media Corporation is a subsidiary of United Online, Inc.

About United Online^®

United Online, Inc. (Nasdaq:UNTD) is a leading provider of consumer products and services over the Internet, where the company's brands have attracted a large online audience that includes more than 60 million registered consumer accounts. The company's floral and related offerings include products and services for consumers and retail florists, as well as for other retail locations offering floral products and services, in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland. The floral business utilizes the highly recognized FTD (www.ftd.com) and Interflora (www.interflora.co.uk) brands, both supported by the Mercury Man logo that is displayed in approximately 45,000 retail floral shops worldwide. The company's Classmates Media services include online social networking (www.Classmates.com) and online loyalty marketing (www.MyPoints.com) in North America. Classmates Media also operates online social networking Web sites in a number of European countries. The company's Communications services include value-priced Internet access and email provided by NetZero (www.netzero.com) and Juno (www.Juno.com).

Headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA, United Online operates through a global network of locations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and India. More information about United Online is available on the company's Web site located at: www.unitedonline.com.

Note to Editors: United Online and Classmates are trademarks or registered trademarks of United Online, Inc. or its subsidiaries.