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Dating With Anxiety: How To Cope
If you’re an anxious person, the thought of putting yourself out there and making yourself vulnerable in the name of love can make it particularly hard. To help you dip your toe in the dating waters, here are a couple of our top tips for dealing with anxiety while on the quest for love. Before you know it, you’ll be a dating pro!

How To Tell You’re Falling In Love
The signs of love can often be incredibly subtle and this can mean that you give up on something too soon… there is such a thing as a slow burner, remember!
To help you work out if what you’re feeling is love or if you’re just in like (everyone’s worst nightmare!), here are some of the more common signs that you’re about to go head over heels. How many of these can you check off right now?

Meeting The Parents? Here Are Our Top Tips For Success!
No matter how old you are, it always feels a little intimidating to be introduced to the mum and dad. And, of course, it means that you’re taking the relationship to the next level, which can leave you feeling even more vulnerable and open to heartbreak… which is all entirely normal to feel, just so you know!
Here are some top tips to keep those nerves under control

11 Unusual But Awesome First Date Ideas
If you’re here, then you’re likely taking control of your dating life, and not wanting to waste your time on tepid conversation and awkward company, or ‘hardballing’, as it has been called. So why not try something completely different next time you’re planning a date? We have a look at some unusual but awesome first date ideas!

How To Bring A Long Distance Relationship Closer
It is important to note that there are millions of successful long-distance relationships and the reasons why these succeed are as varied and unique as the people who get together.
However, if you are in a long-distance relationship, whether it started as one or became one as a result of circumstance, here are some tips to help bring that relationship closer.

The Importance Of Self-Care In Relationships
We are all used to the concept of self-care, but what about when you are in a relationship? In the first few exciting months as you draw close to another person, it can all be about ‘we’ and ‘us’, but it is actually healthy to step back and focus on yourself too. Here is a little insight into the importance of self-care in relationships.

5 Tips to Make a Long-Distance Relationship Work
The pandemic has taught us that maintaining a long-distance relationship can be made so much easier with modern technology, However, technology can’t make up for everything, and the lack of physical proximity can sometimes make long-distance relationships as emotionally tough as ever. Select Personal Introductions has a look at ways to help make your long-distance relationship work.

What To Wear On A First Date
So you’ve taken the plunge and arranged a date with someone you are genuinely interested and excited to meet. Here are some tips to help you feel happy and confident in your outfit, so you can get on with enjoying your date without worrying too much about what you are wearing.

How To Calm Those First Date Nerves
As exciting as dating can be, it can also be incredibly nerve-wracking and anxiety-inducing, even if you’re the most confident person on earth. To help you prepare for your next big date, here are a few hints and tips from the team here at Select Personal Introductions. If you have any of your own to add, get in touch to let us know!

How To Be Happy By Yourself
Being single can be an absolute blessing and it’s an amazing chance for you to really discover yourself and spend time with yourself, not by yourself… which is an important distinction to make. Here are just a few ideas that could help you love being single, seeing it as a source of joy, rather than a curse.

Should I End My Relationship?
There is a lot of focus on how to form healthy, positive relationships. However sometimes, even with all the best will in the world, a relationship just isn’t working out. This is never an easy thing to admit, but in the long term, it can be best to move on. Here we take a look at some of the more common signs that it’s time to break up with a partner and try a dating service.

How To Know You Are Ready For A Relationship
The prospect of finding a love match can sometimes feel like looking into a kaleidoscope; hundreds of competing thoughts and feelings tumble together. Sometimes, it can be easy to put the issue off by telling yourself you are not ‘ready’ for a relationship. This is why getting in touch with an executive dating agency could be the most effective route.

Long-Lasting Relationships: What’s The Secret?
There are a few little tricks of the love trade that could help you maximise your chances of going the distance. so with that in mind here are just a couple of ideas that could help you keep the spark alive and build something deep and long-lasting with the partner of your dreams.

4 Of The Best Romantic Restaurants For Dating In The North West
When it comes to dates, you really can’t ever go wrong with an amazing meal at an award-winning restaurant, but where are the best places to go? Here are 4 of the most romantic restaurants for dating in the North West.

Staying Sane Playing The Dating Game
Now that the world is starting to open up once again, our thoughts can once more turn to finding love and living our happily ever afters. But how on earth do you go about finding love and protecting yourself at the same time?