Seated on a bar stool, waiting for my blind date to join me before we headed to our dinner table, my stomach churned with nervous anticipation. If it hadn’t been for the stiff drink in my hand, and the kind hotel bartender who kept me talking, I think I’d have…
A WOMAN who was branded fat on a Tinder date gone wrong has opened her heart to love again and is starring in a rival app Badoo’s new online dating show. Jade Savage, 28, spent almost four hours travelling to see a bloke she had met online but he insulted…
A WOMAN who was branded fat on a Tinder date gone wrong has opened her heart to love again and is starring in a new online dating show. Jade Savage, 28, spent almost four hours travelling to see a bloke she had met online but he insulted her as she…
ONLINE dating has surged in popularity among over-45s in recent years, helping many people find the perfect partner. But the search for romance in later years is not without its risks, and it’s not just a broken heart you could end up with if it all goes wrong. Older people’s…
SHE’S shown the nation how to make money from houses in a string of property programmes, runs her own online estate agent and is mum to four kids. Sarah Beeny launched a dating site in 2004 on the back of her enjoyment of match-making among her friends. It aims to…
We’ve heard of jerks who take advantage of folks looking for love, from dining-and-dashing to elaborate scams that swindle romantic targets out of thousands of dollars. Now, police in Connecticut say one woman fleeced her date after he paid for dinner — and used the money to go out with…
Dating is tough. There are the issues of attraction, chemistry, timing, intention and communication to deal with. Of course, there’s also someone just running the game. In the minefield that is the dating game, it’s easy to focus outside of ourselves. We’re so busy looking for Mr. or Mrs. Right…
When single Isobel Clarke’s thoughts turned to giving online dating a go a little while ago, she was hoping to meet a nice man, perhaps experiencing some natural highs and lows along the way. She was not prepared to be the victim of a romance scam I’ve been single for…
Whether you’re a man or a woman, online dating comes with some risks. With only a few pictures to go off of, it’s not always easy to differentiate the good guys from the creeps. But it becomes pretty clear once you’re trapped on a date with them. Well, now you…
To any woman who has whiled away an evening texting friends screenshots of sordid chat-up lines and unsolicited explicit pictures, the news that Tinder is a breeding ground for sexism won’t come as much of a surprise. After all, for every fairytale romance and long-term relationship the four-year-old app has…
Are you “socialating”, dating by daylight and dressing your relationship status? Julia Hobbs breaks down the dating rules for now. Dress your relationship status Newly single? Dress with intention (a potential date can pop up at any time). Save obvious man-repellers – like oversized leather trousers – for dinner with…
He might seem like a catch at first, but try to imagine him without all that first date charm. Or you could read up on these types of guys to avoid. Dating can provide you valuable experiences and insights into what kinds of guys are out there. It helps you…
I am a total, unabashed fan of the ’90s, the time of glow sticks, shiny shoes, and flannel shirts. But there were a few awful ’90s dating trends that have fallen by the wayside, and let’s all hope they stay there, alongside the ditch weed and discarded plastic bottles. Though…
John Travolta is just a dad on the outside, and that’s where he wants to be. The American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson star appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Tuesday and he’s bringing along his wife, Kelly Preston, and his daughter, Ella Bleu Travolta. Host Ellen DeGeneres…
NOBODY likes to think that their parents are still having sex, but the truth is your grandparents are still at it — and they’re probably better at it than you are, says sex therapist Bettina Arndt. “Younger people find it difficult to imagine older people having sex — it is…
Welcome to yet another installment of 5 Pointless & Awesome things the curious men of the world need to know today. Whether you’re a caffeine or carb addict looking for an excuse, considering taking on a fancy new psuedonym or buying a dog to improve your Tinder dating profile picture,…
Many people regard kinks with apprehension, but don’t judge too soon! Being comfortable with the kinky can actually be an awesome part of your sex life. We’re all a little weird, and we all have our very own kinks—in fact, life is so much easier and happier when we learn…
The first conversation with the girl you like is the key to making her like you. If you want to make a good impression, open up about these topics. Girls are fairly easy to talk to, especially if you know what they are interested in. But not all girls like…
