Dating Tips
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5 Tips to Dating as a Single Parent
Dating as a single parent can be tough. But by putting in some simple measures moving forward, you can get back out on the dating scene with confidence!
Gillian McCallum
5 Fabulous Zoom Date Ideas!
We think that there has never been a better time to date. Zoom and video technology has made it easier to make lasting, deeper connections
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How Can I Maintain My Long-Distance Relationship?
Long-distance relationships are hard. But by making time for each other and being open, you can keep the romance alive until you're back together.
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Dating in San Francisco Made Easy
Dating in San Francisco is different from dating in London. There’s a little more mystery. A little more say-it-like-it-is. Oh—and more emojis. A *lot* more emojis.
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The Best Date of Your Life: Our Ultimate Guide to First Date Conversations
Talking to a sexy stranger on your first date can be daunting—so check out our guide to what questions to ask, how to ask them, and what to avoid!
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Five signs you are a lazy dater
With the frequency at which we are going on dates, it’s incredibly easy to become a lazy dater. It is almost an accepted idea that dating is just “a numbers game”
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Top 5 First Date Venues in Borough
Borough is conveniently located and has some of the finest views of the London skyline around. Check out our top 5 first dates venues in the area!
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Top 5 First Date Venues in North London
North London boasts a vast array of fabulous bars and restaurants ideal for a seriously romantic first date to remember!
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Top 5 First Date Venues in Knightsbridge
Knightsbridge is one of the most affluent parts of London, so if you’re looking for an opulent first date spot to impress, you can’t go far wrong!
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5 First Date Ideas in Soho
Looking for a first date to remember? You can’t go far wrong with a night in the thriving hotspot that is Soho! Check out these 5 first date ideas.
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Top 5 Restaurants for a Date in East London
There’s a whole word of first date venues in East London. No matter your vibe, you’ll find a romantic spot tailor-made to you and your date!
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London’s Top 5 Most Romantic Walks
There’s something so romantic about a walking date. No frills, no pomp—just conversation and stunning scenery. Here are 5 romantic walks in London!
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Top 5 First Date Venues in the City
The City is one of the swankiest places in the UK. You can’t go wrong if you’re looking for the ideal spot to impress on your first date!
Gillian McCallum
Top 5 First Date Venues in Battersea
No matter your idea of the perfect first date, Battersea’s thriving nightlife and bar scene ensures you and your date will find the ideal venue to flirt and be merry.
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Top 5 First Date Venues in Chelsea
Chelsea is one of the poshest parts of London, with swanky bars and rip-roaring restaurants. You and your first date are sure to find somewhere opulent!
Gillian McCallum
Top 5 First Date Venues in Fulham
Fulham is home to all manner of buzzing bars and gorgeous gastropubs. You’re guaranteed to find the perfect first date spot for your Fulham romance!
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Dating in London vs Amsterdam
Despite these two European capitals being relatively close, there are some stark differences in the dating culture you’ll find in each!
Mary Balfour
25 Essential First Date Tips
First date tips and advice that will help you be more successful when you go on a first date. The do's and don'ts that will guide your dating journey.
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Single on Valentine’s Day? 6 Tips from the UK’s Top Matchmakers
Valentine's Day can be notoriously difficult if you're single—but what if you channelled your energy into working on your self-esteem and meeting someone?
James Preece
Five Best Dating Spots in Sydney
Gorgeous sunny weather. Happy people. Endless activities. The Emerald City is one of the world’s finest when it comes to romancing your hot date.
Mary Balfour
Five great ideas for museum dates in London
Given that many museums are now choosing to hold events or special opening hours in the evening or later into the night, the idea of a museum as a nice, refined date venue is not likely to change any time soon.
Mary Balfour
At what age should you join a matchmaking agency?
Joining a matchmaking agency is a great way to improve your search for love. But dating agencies are not always right for everyone.
Mary Balfour
Five great ideas for classical music dates in London
Are you looking for a classical music date night in London? Follow these tips on five of the best classical music venue in the capital.
Mary Balfour
Five great ideas for art gallery dates in London
Art galleries make for great places to go on a date. Here are five of the best art galleries for dates in London.
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Best Places To Date In Manchester
Manchester is a wonderful place for dating. Here are the best venues handpicked by our dating experts.
Mary Balfour
10 places to start looking for the love of your life
If you're looking for love but struggling to find the right person, maybe you are looking in the wrong place. Here are 10 ideas of where to meet people.
Mary Balfour
Learning how to flirt in London
‘Help! I’m not a born flirt’, I can hear some of you say. Wrong. You were born a fabulous flirt. We were all born fabulous flirts. Learning how to flirt is natural.
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5 Great Venues for First Dates in Paris
Paris is renowned for being one of the world's most romantic cities. Check out our 5 amazing date ideas for the City of Love and Light!
Mary Balfour
Be a happy singleton – First step to a fulfilling relationship?
Being in a relationship won’t make you into an amazing human being filled with interesting hobbies and knowledge. That’s all up to you as an single person as an individual.
Cait Baker
How to meet your Prince or Princess: A guide
As the buzz of the royal wedding between Prince Harry and Megan Markle is being fluttered throughout the country How easy is it to find your Prince or Princess?
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Five Reasons Why You Need To Date A Shorter Man Now:
When you think about it, Mr. Darcy, is arguably the most irresponsible man on the planet.
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How do you find your true love?
Actually your true love doesn’t exist. Or rather it doesn’t exist out there, waiting to be discovered. There is no destiny of love...
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Dating Mr Perfect? The Relationship Shopping List
Look past the really quite unfortunate footwear (you can deal with that later – that’s what Selfridges is for!)
Mary Balfour
Are you stuck with the wrong “your type” template?
The French writer, Proust, in Swann’s Way talks of the protagonist feeling his deepest love for a woman who was not “his type”.
Mary Balfour
What to Wear on a Date – Colour Options
So, we’ve been over the basics on what to wear on a date before: keep it smart but comfortable, don’t bare too much flesh, make sure it’s CLEAN etc.
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Drawing Down the Moon Date Ideas
We've come up with a few #dateideas that are just little out of the ordinary. Things that keep you moving, keep those energy levels up and give you and your partner a truly memorable date
Mary Balfour
Following up after a first date – Second date rules and etiquette
The end of the first date is often the best time to secure the second. But if that didn't happen, text the following day...
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Do you really need to find love?
First discovering who you are as a person, figuring out what’s important to you, what type of person you want to be, means it will be easier to find love that lasts.
Mary Balfour
Optimizing Your Dating Opportunities
Well….. it might be! Perhaps you’re giving off the wrong vibe, you talked too much, not enough, you appeared too intense or too opinionated.
Mary Balfour
Don’t Get Attached Too Soon
One of the problems our DDM experts often see in our clients' past relationships is the 'falling too hard too fast' scenario. They've gone on 'a' date, met...