If you have been using dating apps for some while, you’ve likely experienced at least a few weird interactions. Dating sites have become synonymous with strange happenings because, well, there are many strange people out there. Combine that with miscommunication and different expectations and it can be a recipe for disaster. Of course, there are …
Almost every day of the week has some kind of dating gimmick attached to it. Friday and Saturday are the ‘nights out’ where people get go to bars and clubs to meet other singles (or their happily shacked-up friends, there for tequila and wing-person duties); Sundays are for hangovers and relaxed days where you get …
If you have finished a promising date with somebody it’s likely that you’re feeling a little bit relieved. Much of the first date anxiety may have left you and you could be likely looking forward to another meeting with the person you just got to know. When your first official date goes well both you …
Looking for love? Or just a way to meet someone and have a little adult fun? Bumble is a great way for people to connect with each other. It was actually founded by one of the women involved in the creation of Tinder, and she used a similar formula but with a twist: in male/female …
One of the most important first impressions that you can make with a prospective partner is when you show off your home. Home dates often happen after you’ve gotten to know somebody and talked online, met out in public and spent some time getting comfortable around one another. If you’re finally inviting somebody that you …
Using a dating app can be an extremely surreal experience for those starting out. There’s a little button on your phone that connects you to an almost endless stream of people, each with a different possibility. What if you accidentally swipe the wrong way on your soulmate, or spend time chatting to someone only to …
Planning a successful first date is stressful. From choosing your outfit to the venue, there are so many things to decide. In a bid to impress the partner or to stand out from the crows, some people resort to thinking up unique dating ideas, or going for “foolproof” ones that have been around for ages. …
One of the largest problems that many people face when they get involved with dating platforms is how they should message their matches. After a person swipes right and you see the match appear on your screen, you might feel instantly intimidated about the process of sending them a message and your cold feet might …
My son was a part of the first generation to have social media. Somewhere deep in the bowels of the internet, in his tween years – complete with bad haircuts and braces – he lurked, waiting to be found, hoping to be forgotten. And as with everyone else in my generation, I had to be …
All of us want our serious relationships to last us a lifetime. The idea of growing old together with someone you have known and loved your entire adult life is something that poets and writers have envisioned since times immemorial. Unfortunately, sometimes even when you put all the time and effort into your relationship, it …