Tag: dating advice

  • Being A Great Date

    Being A Great Date

    Just as in a job interview, the first few minutes of a date are the most important when it comes to making the best impression possible. After that, I’ve heard people say the next thirty minutes are crucial for creating and building your emotional chemistry. It doesn’t sound like much, so you need to put…

  • The Recycled Lover

    The Recycled Lover

    It used to be that we only had to worry about a few basic stereotypes when we looked to the dating scene. We knew to watch out for the playboy-wannabe, the womanizer with a bed practically carved to fretwork with notches and the sleaze who seemed made of hair oil and can give you the…

  • The Six Best Excuses To Back Out Of A Date

    The Six Best Excuses To Back Out Of A Date

    So now you’ve agreed to meet up, and seemed such a great idea – but you’ve got cold feet. It might be something they said, or just a nagging reluctance, or perhaps you forgot that your aunt is coming into town and you’re expected to be on your best behaviour. Here are some of the…

  • Dating For Baby Boomers

    Dating For Baby Boomers

    There are loads of reasons why people return to the dating scene in their 50s and 60s. Whether you’ve been married before or it just somehow never quite happened for you, you’re not alone and a lot easier to remedy that situation. This may be hard to believe though. Many people report that they are…

  • Flirty Tips for the Girls

    Flirty Tips for the Girls

    So, you’ve been chatting away online, you’ve found someone you think might be alright, and have had a couple of conversations on the phone. You set up a date and you’re getting ready but suddenly your mind goes blank. How are you going to let him know you’re really into him without just flat-out grabbing…

  • How To Dump Someone And Still Look Yourself In The Mirror

    How To Dump Someone And Still Look Yourself In The Mirror

    It’s fair to say that no one likes getting dumped. Those four little words: “We need to talk” are among the most fearsome in the English language. But there’s one thing more stressful, and that’s being the one needing to do the dumping. Having someone break up with you is relatively simple after all. You…

  • Dating When Ill

    Dating When Ill

    I was talking with a friend who is fighting a quite serious illness and he was moaning about how difficult it is to date under these conditions. I was somewhat bemused by this and told him most people would rather concentrate on just getting better. Indeed, many people with serious illnesses lose their libido quite…

  • Something For The Guys – How to Get The Most From Your Date

    Something For The Guys – How to Get The Most From Your Date

    You’ve got yourself ready for your date, all spruced up and fresh-faced. You’ve got your best lines ready and agreed to meet somewhere you can both let your hair down a bit but still get to know each other properly. Why should you be putting any thought into what should just be a matter of…

  • Something For The Guys – Getting Ready For That Date

    Something For The Guys – Getting Ready For That Date

    So you’ve put some time and effort into your profile, and maybe even had a bit of a chat online – sent some texts and suddenly you’re at the crunch point – the first date. For many people, especially if they’re just starting out, this is the scary point. This is where it all suddenly…

  • Completing Your Dating Profile

    Completing Your Dating Profile

    Have a quick think about how much time you put into your appearance before heading out for a night on the town. Depending on the venue and who you’re heading out with, you could easily be spending an hour or so on preparation. There’s showering, choosing the right clothes and checking yourself out in the…