Written by Kat on 18th February 2011
Have you romantically mingled as a result of using MySpace? Has a Facebook poke led to a real life relationship? Has a user on Twitter made your heart flitter? Social networking websites are often visited by many of their users on a daily basis so it is not surprising that romance would enter this modern ... read the rest of "Social net-works for finding love?"
Written by Kat on 15th February 2011
Supermarket retail giant Asda recently launched a website by the name of AsdaDating.com in order to reflect a survey that was undertaken with 10,000 of their customers. According to said survey, 71% of men think that supermarkets are a better place to meet ladies than pubs and bars. Almost half of those polled (47%) also ... read the rest of "ASDA: Find love up the aisles?"
Written by Sarah on 17th January 2011
On dates, you’re always saying a lot – even when you are silent! Our body language has the ability to speak on our behalf, whether we are conscious or unconscious of our actions. Personally, if I am interested in a guy I am on a date with, then I like to twirl sections of my ... read the rest of "The (body) Language of Love"
Written by Sarah on 14th January 2011
Sometimes, the fame and fortune of celebrities gives us the impression that their lives are so much better than our own; that their existence is fabulous and largely care free. But then stories regarding the breakdown of their relationship/s get out and the reality is realised – celebrities are just people too. It may seem ... read the rest of "Love disasters of the A-list"
Written by Sarah on 10th January 2011
Teachers can find it incredibly difficult to find significant others. Planning lessons, marking homework and keeping up to date with the admin associated with teaching can be an extremely time consuming task. This is something that I have experienced personally, with an ex of mine – who was a mathematics teacher – sending me to ... read the rest of "Are you hot for teacher? Or a lonely professor?"
Written by Sarah on 7th January 2011
First impressions are of the upmost importance in the realm of first dates. Realising this, people often focus on their aesthetics – what they should wear or how they should style their hair – instead of considering what they should or shouldn’t talk about with their new love interest. Here then, is my list of ... read the rest of "“They said WHAT on your first date!?”"
Written by Sarah on 14th December 2010
It’s amazing how correct spelling and good grammar can make an online suitor just that little more attractive. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not as if a person can’t forgive the odd spelling mistake here and there but a constant barrage of errors can make your recipient think that you’re immature, or that you’re just ... read the rest of "“Ur lyke, v funny lol!” – Avoid! Good grammar wins hearts"
Written by Sarah on 10th December 2010
You’ve been chatting to an attractive online suitor for a while and then they ask to take you on a date in the real, offline world. As jubilant as you feel, you’re probably equally nervous and worried about what clothing you should wear. Arguably, this is dependant on context (what – or where – is the ... read the rest of "What should I wear? Advice regarding first date attire"
Written by Sarah on 7th December 2010
The ever-increasing popularity of online messengers and social networks means that ‘net surfers have never been so connected. This reliance on online communication should not however, dominate your online relationships. It can feel like you know somebody after just sharing several tweets on Twitter or a couple of long conversations on MSN but the fact ... read the rest of "Don’t rush online love"
Written by Sarah on 3rd December 2010
As I previously mentioned in this blog, online dating users with profiles including a photograph are 75% more likely to be contacted than those individuals with photo-less profiles. This however, does not mean that any picture is better than no picture – particularly if your chosen image is presenting you in the wrong way. Choosing ... read the rest of "Online dating pictures: Frame yourself nicely"