Helpful Tips

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Mary Balfour

Identifying Relationship Blockers

Any of us can have something that holds us back from taking action, and to minimize its power over us we need to confront it. What, in your present situation, is blocking change – the change from being in a single state to in a relationship?

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Love and Friends

This morning I was late for work. I slept through my alarm (Shake It Off by Taylor Swift, absolute tune) which turned my usually serene hour of getting ready and preparing myself for the day ahead into a nightmarish 23 minutes of tripping over my cat

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Is it important that my friends like my boyfriend?

Let’s face it, your best friend has probably been around longer than your boyfriend

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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”.

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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...

Mary Balfour

Single Parent Dating Tips

It's a matter of fact these days that many people themselves single and with a family. But that doesn't mean you don't deserve to find love and companionship, although it's likely going to be more complex than in those carefree days before children.

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Mary Balfour

Internet dating tips for women

Drawing Down the Moon has put together a list of dating tips to help women on their way to finding that special someone, along with an informative video.

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Mary Balfour

What to buy for Christmas when you’ve not been dating for long

Helpful dating advice from Drawing Down the Moon for those who haven't been dating that long. Just what do you buy that new special someone at Christmas.

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Mary Balfour

The Age of Dating

At Drawing Down the Moon one challenge we face quite frequently is managing people's expectations with regards to age...

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Mary Balfour

Exciting New Ventures and Dating

At Drawing Down the Moon we’re always looking for new & inspiring ways to spread our wings so to speak and increase our clients’ happiness by offering little extras to their memberships.

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Mary Balfour

Why does Love hurt?

I wonder though if when talking about love to a child instead of focusing on how ‘another person’ can bring happiness & love, would it be better to talk about

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Mary Balfour

Dating Tips for Men

How to get and survive a first date that leads to a relationship…..

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Mary Balfour

Informal Ways To Meet Singles

Smart singles are always ready to grab the unexpected opportunity. It used to be only men who seized chances for a chat-up line or played metaphorical footsy.

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Mary Balfour

Meeting Potential Partners – Why Leave it to Chance?

You are an independent person but, like all human beings, you have a need for intimacy, and an intimate relationship is maybe the best way for you to feel really fulfilled.