“All Women Want a Bad Guy”

Are you nodding in agreement or disgusted by this stereotype? The thing about internet dating and dating as a whole is that there are so many stereotypes that simply aren’t true, including this statement. I’ve outlined below some of the main misconceptions that can put people off dating and a few truths that might make… Continue reading “All Women Want a Bad Guy”

Beat First Date Nerves

Congratulations, you’re about to meet up with your new date for the first time, which means that you’ve made a good first impression!  Although going on a first date can be very exciting, it can also be a little nerve-wracking, so here are a few tips to calm your nerves:

Deal Breakers

It sounds more like a business term than a dating term, but deal breakers (things that mean you won’t get into or continue a relationship with someone) are an important part of dating. Some deal breakers will remain constant throughout your life, while you may decide that others aren’t such a big deal after all.

Dating When You Have Children

When you have a child or children from a previous relationship, it adds another aspect to dating. I spoke to a number of people who have children and have started a new relationship to find out what they learnt about dating with children. Although their experiences are helpful, it is important to remember that all… Continue reading Dating When You Have Children

Top Tips for Meeting the Parents

After a few months of dating, there comes a time when your date will say those fateful words “I’d like you to meet my parents” (assuming that they don’t live with their parents and didn’t get a lift from them to meet you for your first date). Being invited to meet their parents shows that… Continue reading Top Tips for Meeting the Parents

Dating Tips We’ve Learned from James Bond

This weekend sees the cinema release of the latest James Bond Film, Skyfall, and if there’s one thing I’m willing to put money on, it’s that James Bond will woo at least one woman in this new offering. So what can we learn from 007?

Long-distance Love – Broadening Your Search

One of the most common reasons people give for not signing up to internet dating sites is that there’s not enough people in their area, but when asked, this area can be as small as 5 miles square! I don’t know about you, but I’m willing to travel further than that to do my weekly… Continue reading Long-distance Love – Broadening Your Search