Many of us feel uncomfortable in our own bodies, and yet also know that confidence (without arrogance) is a very attractive feature to many people. So how do you reduce that feeling of self-consciousness so you can enjoy your date more and feel better about yourself? Firstly, be aware that you are almost...

If you’re going out on a date with someone you really like it can be tempting to get so excited you really go overboard on the date and end up trying too hard. I’m not for a moment suggesting that you should try - dress up nicely, make conversation, flatter them etc. - after all you’re...

I have an admission to make. I spent 3 years on my twenties as a singleton. What’s more, I’m glad I did. For many people of that age, being single for so long would be their idea of hell. They’d spend half their lives worrying about being “left on the shelf” and what was...

To many people, making conversation is one of the hardest parts to a successful date. But one should remember that this is only half the battle. Learning how to listen properly will also make a massive difference for both of you. But why? There are two reasons really. The first of these is that everyone...

On a first date, or even before that, running out of things to talk about can be a potential killer when it comes to a potential mate. Men, in particular, seem to struggle to find topics of conversation to raise and so in this article I wanted to run through some possibilities for you. All you need to...

I met a person that I ended up having a seven-year relationship with at a swim meet. That wasn’t really a surprise, since I am a swimmer and he is a swimmer. Our mutual love of swimming is one of the reasons we stayed together as long as we did. In fact, three out of four of my most relationships were...

A woman’s first choice for attire on a first date is usually to dress sexy. Well, unless you are looking for sex on that first date, it’s not a wise choice. If you are looking for a relationship, it is better to hide the goods until later. One of the most important things to consider when planning...

For most men, the only times they ever worry about what they are going to wear is when going to an interview and going on a first date. And even then, sometimes they don’t worry about those events. Dressing to impress is not usually high on a man’s list of priorities. But, when going on a first date...

Of all the things that technology has brought us over the past decade or two, online dating has perhaps made the biggest difference in the everyday lives of people. Those who used to sit at home alone on a Friday night, can now get on their computer and find someone to go out with. No need to head down...

As Mark Twain once said, “If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” How true is that? If you have ever told someone a lie and been caught in it later, you know what I’m talking about. When meeting singles, there is simply no other option than to be honest. That doesn’t...