Dating

While it’s certainly not your fault for getting ghosted—especially during the later stages of a connection—some behaviors could trigger this type of reaction. For example, being overly critical, invasive, or superficial on a first date might encourage someone to bolt in the other direction. “First dates are already nerve-wracking enough without accidentally stepping on conversational landmines,” says sex and relationship …

Deciding whether to date someone you’ve already dated is tricky. On one hand, you might think “why not give it another go?”… and on the other, you think “there must have been a reason you broke up in the first place. Right?” While there isn’t one solution to the internal debate concerning getting back with your ex, there are a …

Online dating can be fun, but it’s not always easy. Many people swipe for hours and still don’t get enough matches. If you want to get more matches on dating apps, you need more than just a nice photo. You need a plan. Here are some simple ways to boost your success and stand out in a sea of profiles. …

It’s natural to be nervous before a first date. After all, unless you’ve got a time machine hidden away somewhere, there’s no guarantee as to what will happen during and after a first date. You just don’t know the person and how he or she will react to things such as your amazing knock-knock jokes. This who-knows-what’s-going-to-happen is why you …

One of the most common dating questions that dating experts get asked is, ‘How can I look and feel confident on a first date’. We asked our good friend, Jayne Porter at Matchmade in Wales to share her thoughts on this with you and it’s a great read. Get your note book at the ready. Over to Jayne. First dates can be …

It’s a familiar scene in online dating: you’re having a lively interaction with someone, you’ve perhaps even gone out together and then nothing. You just can’t get hold of them. They were there and now they’re not. Getting ghosted can be frustrating, confusing and just painful, particularly when you felt it was all going somewhere. We explore what being ghosted …

When you think of the words “first date,” do you cringe or smile? First dates can be awkward, nerve-wracking, exciting, disastrous, wonderful — any number of things. A big part of this distinction is the first impression you each give and how well you and the other person connect. We all know by now that topics like religion, politics, and the …

Love at first swipe, apparently, can result in stronger marriages. Recent studies show that dating apps can lead to more fulfilling marriages in comparison to relationships formed offline. With the popularity of dating services like Match, Tinder, Bumble and Hinge, as well as marriage counseling apps like Lasting, online tools are changing the way couples cultivate long-term relationships. However, the success of online dating isn’t anything new. In fact, over …

If you’re a member of the BBW community or someone who appreciates those plus-size singles, and you’re on the lookout for dating apps tailored for BBW individuals, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll not only introduce you to the top 7 carefully selected free dating apps for plus-size singles, but we’ll also provide insights into what makes …