December may be the most popular month for socialising, but it is also a time when many people feel lonely amongst the crowds of happy revellers. A new in-depth study by The British Red Cross in association with Co-op shows that over nine million people in the UK ‘ report they are always or often lonely’. It… Continue reading Fighting Loneliness
Tag: Dating
Chistmassy Date Ideas
It’s not long until Christmas day and all the seasonal festivities are underway, so it’s a great time to enjoy some festive cheer with your new ‘muddy match’ with these Christmas themed date ideas. Christmas market Visiting a Christmas market allows you to enjoy the festive spirit with your date, while sneaking in a bit of… Continue reading Chistmassy Date Ideas
Shocking Dating Stories
We have all had a bad date in our time, whether you’ve said something silly, or your date has been a little unexpected. However, spare a thought for these people who have had a truly embarrassing experience. *Names have been removed and written into comprehensive sentences, but the stories are all true. A knockout date… Continue reading Shocking Dating Stories
How to stay Safe while Online Dating
Online dating is generally a safe way to meet people, but it is important to be aware that there are some unsavoury characters out there who take advantage of good people. So, we have compiled some advice to make your experience of online dating as safe as possible. Choosing a safe website When you are… Continue reading How to stay Safe while Online Dating
The Best Investment on Black Friday
The American post-Thanksgiving shopping event, Black Friday, has crept across the pond in the past few years and it’s become the biggest shopping day of the year for thousands of UK businesses. We’re not here to convince you to buy a shiny new phone for yourself, or the latest toy for a toy set for your… Continue reading The Best Investment on Black Friday
How do I Write a Message?
Writing a message to someone is the key to getting yourself a date, but what do you write to impress the man or woman of your dreams? Make a shortlist It’s not a good idea to send messages to everybody within your gender and age preference. Take time out your busy schedule to look through… Continue reading How do I Write a Message?
What not to include in your Main Photo
Your Main Photo is designed to show people your lovely face, so in an ideal world, it should be like a passport photo, but with a smile. However, we see lots of photos that don’t really fit in with this description. Here are some of the most common things that people include in their Main… Continue reading What not to include in your Main Photo
Top 5 Date Ideas
If you watch dating programmes like Take Me Out, or Blind Date you might think that it’s necessary to go on a daredevil date like parasailing, or speed-boating, but in real life you don’t need to zoom around at top speed to bond with your date. Here are some more conventional dates that will allow you… Continue reading Top 5 Date Ideas
Winter Date Clothing
In the (much quoted) words of George R.R. Martin “winter is coming” and it’s time to start thinking about how to look your best for your new date, while being dressed appropriately for the weather. Check the forecast We understand that asking outdoorsy people (especially farmers) to check the weather forecast is like telling a dog… Continue reading Winter Date Clothing
Age Gap Relationships
According to a survey by Confused.com, conducted in 2013, the perfect age gap in a relationship is just over four years and almost a third of people said that seven years is an ideal age gap. However, for many people, age is just a number and they are willing to overlook a difference of more than… Continue reading Age Gap Relationships