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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.
7 Alternative Valentine’s Date Ideas
Ah, February 14th! The one day of the year that is loved and hated in equal measure, welcomed with open arms by happy couples everywhere but equally maligned by those who don’t have that special someone in their life with whom to share it. Of course, we don’t believe that you should show each other how much you care on one day and one day alone but it’s still quite lovely to do something extra-special on February 14th – so here are some alternative ideas that could help you decide what to do this year.
6 Vegan Date Night Recipe Ideas
As well as being Dry January, the first month of the year is also Veganuary, where people all over the world try ditching the meat and dairy for four weeks to see how they fare when following a vegan diet.
Last year, more than half a million people were inspired by the annual campaign to give it a go, discovering the many and varied delights of vegan food and produce.
Sober Dating: 6 Top Tips
With Dry January now upon us, no doubt many of you out there are wondering just how on earth you’re going to pluck up the courage to go on all those wonderful first dates without a bit of Dutch courage backing you up. Just in case you are a little nervous about the whole sober dating thing, however, we’ve put together a few little hints and tips to help you get to grips with it
7 New Year’s Resolutions For A Happy, Healthy You!
keeping resolutions can be pretty tricky business so choosing the right ones is key – as is being realistic about what can be achieved in just 12 months! The last two years have certainly been tough, so we’re looking forward to seeing how much positivity 2022 can bring… and here are some ideas that could help you drive health and happiness your way!
Hard-Ball Dating: What’s It All About?
With a brand-new year on the horizon, there’s no better time than right now to start thinking about what kind of resolutions you want to make for the coming 12 months… and where matters of the heart are concerned, you might want to start doing a bit of research into hard-ball dating, a concept that looks set to make some serious waves in 2022 and beyond.
Victorian Matrimonial Ads: Where Dating Apps All Began!
Apps are by far the most common way for people to meet these days, but therein lies the problem: it makes love disposable. Easy come, easy go. While you might well think that dating apps are a modern invention, their origins can actually be traced all the way back to Victorian times, when negotiated marriages arranged by parents started to fall seriously out of favour.
Forget Red Flags! Here Are Green Flags You Want To See!
As important as it is to be able to identify the warning signs and know what to do if any do pop up, it’s just as important to be familiar with the signs you do want to see so you can fully embrace them when they appear, helping you to find the next big love of your life. Here are some of the greenest ones to watch out for!
Dating Slang Uncovered: Terms You Need To Know!
The dating world is a very unique one, with its own language and etiquette but fear not, the team here at Select Personal Introductions are here to help! We thought we’d compile a comprehensive guide of all the dating terms you need to know about in your quest for love. Have we missed any out? Drop us a line to let us know!
Do You Know What Your Love Language Is?
There are actually five different love languages in total, a concept first developed by author and marriage counsellor Dr Gary Chapman. The love doctor, if you will! But what are these love languages and where do you fit in? Here’s the lowdown on love, as explained by Dr Gary. Which one of these do you think you are? There’s a quiz you can take to find out, of course!