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What you need to know about dating exclusivity
What you need to know about dating exclusivity When it comes to relationships, the terms “exclusive” and “committed” are often used interchangeably. While they may sound similar, there are some key differences between these two types of relationships. It is important to understand the nuances of each relationship type so that you can find one

How to navigate the dating world when you suffer from anxiety?
How to navigate the dating world when you suffer from anxiety? Whether you’re just entering the dating world or have had your fair share of experience, anxiety can be an overwhelming obstacle to overcome. It’s important to remember that you are not alone in this, and there are ways to manage and manoeuvre through it.

How to know when you’re ready to start dating again after a toxic relationship
How to know when you’re ready to start dating again after a toxic relationship It can be hard to get back out there after a toxic relationship. It’s important to take the time you need to heal and make sure that you are in a healthy place before jumping into the dating game.

Dating After a Divorce: Tips for Getting Back into the Game
Dating After a Divorce: Tips for Getting Back into the GameGoing through a divorce is one of the most difficult things a person can go through. Not only are you dealing with the heartbreak of a relationship that did not work out, but you’re also faced with the daunting task of starting over.

How to ease back into dating after a long break
How to ease back into dating after a long break Dating can be daunting at the best of times, but returning to the dating game after a long break can be extra challenging. Whether you’ve been out of the dating scene for a while due to a busy career or you’re simply not sure where to start,

Loved Up In Liverpool: What To Do
Are you one of the Merseyside singles currently on the dating scene and wondering where to go and what to do? Have no fear! Select Personal Introductions is here to help you find love and have a great time while you’re doing it! We’ve put together a list of some of our very favourite date

Why Conflict Is A Source For Good In Relationships
When you spend a lot of time with someone, it’s absolutely inevitable that you won’t always see eye to eye and arguments are bound to happen occasionally. It’s all about the bounce back and you may well find that you feel a lot closer to each other after a fight than you did before it.

How To Maintain Individuality In A Relationship
Being in love really is an incredible feeling and there’s really nothing quite like it, but it should come with a warning sign or two, perhaps, because true love can make you do all sorts of weird and wonderful things… like forgetting who you are as a person, what you stand for, what you value and what you want from your life.

4 Amazing Relationship Goals To Strive For
The internet is an incredible resource and one, no doubt, that we’re all grateful to have – but, when it comes to dating and relationships, it can lead us to have unrealistic expectations of what to expect, as well as potentially leading us to focus on the wrong things, forgetting what’s actually really important where matters of the heart are concerned.

Pink Flags? What Are They?
We all know what red flags are in a relationship and we’ve blogged about the different green flags to really keep an eye out for before… but what about pink flags? What are those and how can paying attention to them help you find the next big love of your life?

How To Keep The Spark Alive
if you are feeling as though the spark has gone somewhat between you and your other half, the first question you need to ask yourself is: Is this something I want to continue pursuing? Do I want my relationship to work? If the answer is yes (and we hope that it is!), there are lots of steps you can take as a couple that can bring the magic back and make you both fall in love all over again.

How To Dip Your Toe Back In The Water
We’ve come up with some swimming aids for you in the form of some top tips from the Select Personal team to help you dip your toes in. If you know your freestyle is a little rusty these days, perhaps these ideas will help you feel more confident while you traverse the waterways. Enjoy!

Finding Love In Ribble Valley!
We’re blessed with some absolutely beautiful countryside and some stunning parts of the world here in the UK, just ripe for exploration… and absolutely perfect for going on interesting and adventurous dates with someone special. Here are just a few of our very favourite days out that could well help you find lasting love this year. Which of these will you do first?

8 Springtime Dating Ideas!
For those on the hunt for love, this is a wonderful time of year and there are all sorts of exciting date ideas to consider that will make the most of the return of better weather.
Spring is all about new beginnings, after all, so what better time than right now to try and find the next big love of your life? Here are some of our favourite spring-inspired dates to keep you all entertained.

What Is Groundhogging? All You Need To Know!
Sound the alert! There’s another new dating trend that’s just popped up that you might want to familiarise yourself with if you are active on the dating scene, looking for love this year.
In a dating context, the term ‘groundhogging’ refers to coming up with the idea of an ideal type when it comes to finding a partner and then pursuing that and only that, with the end result often being somewhat unsatisfactory.