One you have signed up for an online dating website, filled in your dating profile text and selected a good profile photo, it is time to start sending messages to get in contact with other single people. Here are some things to consider when sending messages.
Tag: dating etiquette
Dating Mistakes
The saying goes that there is someone out there for everyone and we are on a mission to make sure that you meet that special someone. We have rounded up some of the most common dating mistakes that could be preventing you from finding your ideal partner. Going back to your ex Yes, you miss… Continue reading Dating Mistakes
First Date Flowers
When my parents started dating more than 40 years ago, my father used to bring my mother flowers every week when they went out together. Nowadays, bringing a bunch of flowers to every date would be seen as rather antiquated, so what it the modern way to introduce a little romance into dating?
The Addiction that is Killing Your Relationships
Alcohol or drug addiction may spring to mind when you think of addictions that could kill off an otherwise happy relationship, but there’s a more common addiction that is causing problems in modern relationships — mobile phone addiction. A study conducted by dScout last year showed that on average their subjects touched their phone 2,617 times… Continue reading The Addiction that is Killing Your Relationships
Bad Habits that Stop You from getting a Second Date
If you are a nice and genuine person, but don’t find that you can secure a second date, you are probably wondering what you are doing wrong. Here are some things that can put people off…
Talking Politics
No matter where you go this week, you will probably have heard people talking about politics, from the importance of voting through to what they think of the results. Also, if you are on Facebook, or Twitter you will have seen more political commentary than News 24. However, dating has long been a politics free… Continue reading Talking Politics
What to Wear in the Heat
In the UK and Ireland we are not likely to get scorching temperatures, but when it starts to heat up we can still suffer from sweaty armpits and dressing dilemmas. Here are a few tips for keeping cool on your first date. Wear a t-shirt under your shirt If you are wearing a shirt and… Continue reading What to Wear in the Heat
Tips for Meeting their Friends
Meeting your date’s friends and family is a sign that you are in a proper relationship, rather than just seeing each other. However, the first time that you meet your date’s nearest and dearest can be a stressful experience if you are keen to impress them. Here are some ways to make yourself feel more… Continue reading Tips for Meeting their Friends
How to Play Fair
When you are using an online dating website, it is all too easy to feel detached from the other people on the website as you can’t see them face-to-face until you arrange to go on a date with someone. However, every single person who you encounter on the site is a real person and has… Continue reading How to Play Fair
Help! I need to cancel a date
You have arranged to go on a date with someone whom you have met online and you are excited about finally getting to meet them, but now something has come up and you have to cancel the date. What should you do? Consider your options Do you really need to cancel on your date, or… Continue reading Help! I need to cancel a date