A first date is your first opportunity to get to know your date and to see what they are really like in person. You should relax and be yourself, but yourself on best behaviour. Here are a few tips for how to behave on a first date. Be fresh First impressions are very important and… Continue reading How to Behave on a First Date
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Dating with a Disability
Nearly 7 million people in the UK are classed as disabled, yet according to a survey by Scope ‘only 7% of people have been on a date with, or asked out, a disabled person’. Having a disability can make online dating more difficult, but it should not stop you from joining an online dating website and… Continue reading Dating with a Disability
How to let them down gently
Being in a situation where you have to turn people down may sound like a dream at first, but it can be a tricky to find the best way to do it. Here is how to politely let someone down gently at every stage of the dating process… What to do if you receive unwanted messages… Continue reading How to let them down gently
Should Men Pay?
This week, the dating programme First Dates (which is surprisingly good at creating matches), hit the headlines when one woman showed disgust at being asked to split the cost of the bill. Mary and Brian were paired up together and it appeared that they were having a good time together until the waitress asked if… Continue reading Should Men Pay?
One Week of Dating Advice
This week we have learnt about dating app use, doggy dating and the importance of speaking to people on the phone. Dating apps are favoured by the young Research by the Pew Research Centre found that 27% of Americans who are aged between 18 and 24 have used a dating app, whereas only 3% of those surveyed who… Continue reading One Week of Dating Advice
How to Avoid Common First Date Mistakes
Your first date is the most important date that you will go on as it will decide whether you see that person again or not. Here are some simple, yet common mistakes that can stop you from getting a second date…
Dating Attachment Styles
Your attachment style influences how you behave in a relationship and what type of relationship that you desire. There are three main types of relationship attachment styles – secure, anxious and avoidant.
Things You Should Never do on a Date
When you’re on a first date with someone, it’s always best to play err on the side of caution when it to how you behave. Manners are very important and should be adhered to on a first date, so here are a few pointers to help… Don’t keep changing the date If you’ve agreed on… Continue reading Things You Should Never do on a Date
10 Point Date Checklist
If you’ve set up a date and are looking forward to meeting up with them, here are 10 things that you should consider:
Dinner Date Etiquette
Dating etiquette is a matter of being respectful and appropriate. Here are a few things to think about before you go on a dinner date with your online date. Choose somewhere nice It might sound obvious, but don’t choose a fast food restaurant for your first date. On the other hand, an expensive restaurant can… Continue reading Dinner Date Etiquette