Archive for August, 2012

Making the Most of Singles Events

Man and a woman sitting holding hands at a bar with glasses of wineSingles events have received a lot of press coverage recently, thanks to the release of First Catch Your Husband: Adventures on the Dating Front Line by Sarah Bridge.

Choosing an event

A lot can be learnt from Sarah Bridge’s positive and negative experiences at dating events. For example, Sarah found that women outnumbered men at most of the events that she attended, so it’s important to contact the organisers to make sure that there will be an even amount of men and women if you are looking to meet someone of the opposite sex. › Continue reading

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Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 Dating

Simple Recipes to Impress Your Date

Lots of strawberries filling the whole picture
You know what they say…‘the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach’. The same thing goes for women, so if you’re planning to impress your date, male or female, there’s nothing like a romantic dinner to win you serious brownie points.

Here’s a collection of simple recipes that take the hassle out of creating a three course meal, but still taste delicious. I’ve steered clear of anything that contains onions or garlic, and have also avoided soups and spaghetti due to their high spillage risk. › Continue reading

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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012 Date Ideas, Dating

How to Get Noticed Online

a man in a jesters maskYou’ve signed up for internet dating, uploaded a fantastic profile and a collection of photos that show you at you best…now what do you do?:

a. Sit back and wait for messages to come flooding in from other members and only check your account once a week.

b. Have a look through for people that you fancy and add them to your favourites.

c. Add people that you fancy to your favourites list, then send personalised messages to the people who you are particularly keen on. › Continue reading

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Saturday, August 18th, 2012 Dating, Dating Safety, Online Dating, Profile Advice

First Date Checklist

Figurine of a woman on a chessboardIf like me, you lose the power of thought when you’re incredibly nervous you may just find it helpful to consult our handy checklist before setting off on a first date: › Continue reading

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Thursday, August 16th, 2012 Dating, Dating Etiquette

Do You Need a Quiz to Find a Partner?

Multiple choice answer sheet being filled in with a pencil

Nowadays you can take a quiz to tell you about every aspect of your life (which are usually based on a psychological profiling questionnaires called the MBTI System), but would you trust a questionnaire to help you to find the love of your life? We look into the pros cons of using a personality quiz to find a date online: › Continue reading

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Friday, August 10th, 2012 Dating, Online Dating

Search for rural singles

Online Dating Safety Advice