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Women
Meet Chloe. She's one of the latest people to sign up for Independent Singles, our new dating service, but there are dozens more joining up every day.
Men
Here's a little gallery of our favourite men who've recently signed up for Independent Singles this week. If you like the looks of any of them, why not sign up yourself and drop them a line?
Inside Profiles
Dating advice: How to deal with Valentine's Day
Thursday, 10 February 2011
Every year on 14 February, chocolates, flowers, gifts and cards are exchanged between loved ones around the world, all in the name of St. Valentine. But do any of us even know who St. Valentine is anymore or have we just got caught up in another 21st Century ‘Hallmark holiday’?
Dating advice: tips for writing a good profile
Wednesday, 2 February 2011
When it comes to online dating, writing your own profile can often be the hardest part. That small box where you have to ‘sell’ yourself in 100-150 words seems so daunting. For most of us, talking highly of ourselves is not the easiest of tasks as we tend to be more forthcoming in pointing out our flaws as opposed to our good points. But with so many people going online to find love the competition is pretty strong, which means your profile has to be the best.
Dating advice: Navigating that tricky first date
Thursday, 13 January 2011
So you’ve found someone online that you like - it’s time to take things offline. Yes, that’s right, it’s time to see if your cyber romance can stand the test of real life, face-to-face chemistry.
Dating advice: How to talk the talk
Tuesday, 21 December 2010
It seems as though chat up lines have got themselves a bad reputation over the years. In our upside-down world of dating, where there is no longer any etiquette, chat-up lines have become hugely associated with being ‘hit on’ in a bar or club by undesirable characters (and haven't we all been there?).
Dating advice: Ditch your preconceptions
Tuesday, 21 December 2010
Ok, so you’re not completely convinced by the whole online dating thing just yet, are you? We know that taking the plunge and signing yourself up to an online dating site can seem a little daunting to begin with, but believe us, it really isn’t.
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