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Increase your dating chances if you’ve decided to jump into the world of online dating. Here’s a few pointers to increase your odds of online dating success. 5 Tips For Online Dating Success

We often want a certain woman to like us, go to dates etc. But what does this actually mean, and more importantly, how do you get a girl to like you? 5 Dating Tips To Get a Girl To Like You

Get Ready, Get Set, GO! Like many older guys, I went through a divorce and did some serious soul searching afterwards. A confident person is always an attractive and desirable proposition to a prospective mate. 12 months of it, combined with lots (and I mean heaps) of research into relationships and the female identity. I was adamant my next serious relationship was going to be a winner on all the fronts I failed in the last time. Here’s my list on the major areas guys need to have in place before embarking on a seriously permanent and healthy relationship. Etch these five main relationship tips into your brain and you’ll be ready to tackle the world!   Your Own Life Women instinctively desire security and safety . One of those primeval characteristics in our lovely women. If they’re going to ‘mate’ and raise children in the cave with the dangers of woolly mammoths running around outside, their caveman needs to have confidence, strength and who they ...

Dating sites are big business and the market is so saturated that the competition to keep up is stiff. Companies are vying for financial gains by recruiting and maintaining new members. This is not to say that users can’t have success with dating sites, they just need to be on the lookout... How Dating Sites and Scammers use Fake Profiles

Stalking, Facebook, Backstabbers, Unbiased canines, self-loving guys … I’ve seen it all in some weird dating experiences. Read my Top 10 and add yours. 10 of the Strangest Things I’ve Ever Learned While in the Dating World

Can There Really Be TOO Many Years? Age difference in relationships is a contentious issue. How much is too much of a gap? Dating can be a minefield. Age Differences: How Much Is Too Much?

Date night ideas should be thought of as simply wanting to have fun & stay young & vibrant, together. No matter what the age, use different dating ideas. Date Night Ideas for Couples Over 50 - Staying Young Together

Be Older AND Wiser The great thing about online dating is that it caters for all ages. You have the ability to meet that special someone, no matter where you are in life. While everyone can use dating websites, seniors who aren’t used to using the internet for romance may need to bear a few things in mind. Here are some online dating mistakes to avoid when looking for love online. Be All Smiles and Don’t Make Dating Mistakes Being Dishonest It might be tempting to put forward a version of yourself which isn’t entirely truthful when writing your profile . It’s sure to backfire in the end. If you’re not being honest, you’ll have less chance of meeting someone who is really right for you, and you’ll struggle to connect when you go on dates. Put forward the best version of yourself. But don’t tell fibs! Using Inadequate Pictures A good picture can be the difference between someone noticing you or not. Looks aren’t everything, of course...

Dating Online Safety: Don’t End Up with More than You Bargained For As busy as people are today, it only makes sense to turn to the computer in order to meet new people . With online dating safety, you need to be careful everywhere Unfortunately, no dating site performs background checks on its members. While a site can ask hundreds of questions, there’s no way of guaranteeing that someone is providing truthful answers. If you’re thinking of looking deep inside your computer for your one true love, do it safely. 1. Protect Your Identity Studies have shown that Americans spend millions on online dating services each year. If you are going to count yourself among these people, experts suggest that you protect your identity. Don’t share any information that would make it easy for someone to find you. You may even want to go so far as to create a new, free email account to use for your dating profiles. It may seem paranoid , but savvy computer operators can easily f...

When You’re Over 50, Dating Looks Difficult Who says romance is only for giddy teenagers? The heart fluttering, pulse-racing sensation of new love can be discovered at any age. But if you’ve been single for a while, the world of dating can feel like a confusing world to re-enter. With this in mind, here’s a look at some simple rules that can help seniors who are dating to navigate their way to a fun and fulfilling relationship. Oh yeah, young love once again – check out that happiness Get The Right Attitude The first step to securing happiness in the dating world is to figure out what sort of relationship you’re actually looking for. Are you hoping to find a companion? Perhaps you’re looking to secure a long-term and meaningful commitment? Or perhaps you’re just after a bit of fun? Once you’ve come to terms with what sort of relationship will make you happy, you’ve got a much better chance of actually finding it. You’re Not A...