What Your Profile Says About You

A dating profile can tell you a lot about someone, and it’s not just the words themselves that influence what people think of your dating profile; the length of the text can also make a difference. Here are some classic examples of profiles (not taken from real profiles) to show you what each style of… Continue reading What Your Profile Says About You

Silence isn’t Golden

There’s a time and a place for silence – libraries, exams, moments of calm contemplation – but internet dating is not the best place to be the strong, silent type. The single best way to find a date on an online dating site is to send messages to everyone you are interested in meeting. Yes,… Continue reading Silence isn’t Golden

Looking for a Serious Relationship?

If you’re looking for a serious relationship, rather than a fling, you may be a little concerned about meeting someone via online dating websites. However, there are ways to tell whether someone is looking for a serious relationship rather than a bit of fun. Making their intentions clear Fortunately, some people do say that they… Continue reading Looking for a Serious Relationship?

Champagne Dates on a Lemonade Budget

Going out for dates can be an expensive business, especially if you fork out for fancy food and drink. Here are some alternatives to standard date ideas that could save you money, without making you look like a cheapskate. A romantic meal A romantic meal is a classic date idea, but going out to a… Continue reading Champagne Dates on a Lemonade Budget

Top 10 Unromantic Gifts

With Valentine’s Day coming up soon, you may be wondering what to buy for your new date. Instead of providing a list of presents that you could buy, we’ve asked people what their worst gift was, in the hope that nobody else makes the same mistake. From the responses that we got, we’d highly recommend… Continue reading Top 10 Unromantic Gifts

5 Tips for First Date Preparation

Here are 5 things to think about before you set off for your first date, from knowing who to look out for, to knowing what to say. 1. Know who they are – Calling your date by the wrong name is embarrassing and rude. Make sure you re-read their dating profile and that you look… Continue reading 5 Tips for First Date Preparation

Dating Rules Everyone Breaks

Dating rules are repeated time and time again, because they have been tried and tested. However, there are lots of dating rules that get broken on a regular basis by those who go on to have happy relationships. Here are five common dating rules that regularly get broken…

What Not to Do on a First Date

When you’re on a first date, you should be the best version of you possible. This means that you should be yourself, but make sure that you are on your best behaviour and that you dress nicely. Here are some things that you really shouldn’t do on a first date. Don’t: Show up late –… Continue reading What Not to Do on a First Date