Are you a Trekkie? Or a Horse Lover? There’s a Dating Site for You

The new Star Trek movie released and made over $178 million its first weekend, which is no surprise considering its fan base.

Star Trek has a huge following, with die-hard fans organizing everything from conventions in major cities to online clubs whose members speak Klingon.

Devoted followers might seem a bit obsessive to those of us who aren't. But when it comes to finding love, if you share the same enthusiasm as your date for Star Trek, you could make great romantic partners. You just have to know where to look.

If you've tried mainstream online dating sites and haven't really found someone who clicks with you, maybe it's time to try a niche website instead. And if you're a Trekkie, then you're in luck. You have more than one site to choose from.

TrekkieDating.com says you should "set phasers to flirt" as a way to welcome you to the site and their online dating experience. There's also TrekkiePassions.com and StarTrekDating.com which were designed specifically for Star Trek lovers, too.

Of course, you don't have to be a Star Trek fan to meet people with specific interests or tastes. There are hundreds of niche dating sites, specializing in everything from redheads to cat lovers. Here are some examples:

TallFriends.com - For those of you who are a little bigger than the rest of us and want to meet someone you could look straight in the eye.

STDMatch.net - It can be a little distressing to date if you have an STD. Disclosing this information can send a lot of people running, so it's good to have a dating site where you won't be judged or discounted because of your STD.

VeggieDate.com - How you eat ties in to how you live, and many vegetarians prefer to date fellow non-meat eaters. If lifestyle is important to you, then you may want to consider joining this niche site.

TheBigandTheBeautiful.com - If you aren't a size 6 and don't want to post an old photo of yourself when you were, a this is a good niche site where you won't feel judged. The Big & The Beautiful assures members that it "is the fastest growing relationship service on the Internet for sexy men and women of all shapes and sizes."

Niche dating is a great option. Just keep in mind, while you'll be meeting people who share a similar passion for Star Trek or vegetarians, that doesn't necessarily mean that it will lead to a long-lasting relationship. Other factors weigh in more heavily as you form a relationship - like communication, values, and ambitions. So pay attention to who you meet and don't discount any red flags you might encounter. The right person should feel right to you.

Happy dating!