Abstract: A method for profile matching includes receiving a plurality of user profiles, each user profile comprising traits of a respective user. The method includes receiving a preference indication for a first user profile of the plurality of user profiles. The method also includes determining a potential match user profile of the plurality of user profiles based on the preference indication for the first user profile. The method also includes presenting the potential match user profile to a second user.

Abstract: A method for profile matching includes receiving, from a first user, a first preference regarding a second user. The method includes receiving, from the second user, a second preference regarding the first user. The method also includes determining, based on the first preference and the second preference, to allow the first user to modify the first preference. The method also includes receiving, from the first user, a request to modify the first preference. The method also includes modifying the first preference.

Abstract: A method for profile matching includes receiving a plurality of user profiles, each user profile comprising traits of a respective user. The method includes receiving a preference indication for a first user profile of the plurality of user profiles. The method also includes determining a potential match user profile of the plurality of user profiles based on the preference indication for the first user profile. The method also includes presenting the potential match user profile to a second user.

Abstract: Embodiments of a system for integrating electronic mail and instant messaging applications in a comprehensive communication interface are described. The integrated communication interface is embodied as a web-based communication portal that allows users from a single application and log-in session to download all of their e-mail messages and Instant Messaging (IM) messages from different e-mail and IM accounts, as well as access other communication related services. Users can switch between e-mail and IM type communication within the same application depending on their preference, without the need to switch applications on their client computers. Instant message sessions for one of a plurality of different instant message systems can be opened within a single e-mail portal.