Dating
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Effective Ways To Deal With Divorce
Going through a divorce can be very stressful if not handled the right way. Statistics reveal that interest in the possibility of divorce soared by 95% in the UK alone due to the pandemic, placing legal firms in high demand. Are you going through a divorce and wondering how you can get through it and handle the stress? Here are a few helpful tips: Surround yourself with the right people Losing the companionship you’re used to could cause you to isolate yourself, which may prove harmful in the long run. One way to help you cope with the challenges of divorce is to build a solid support system and know…
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Dealing With Marriage Issues The Healthy Way
Sometimes in life, we can find it difficult to keep up with others, and due to that partners can end up being on different pages. It’s not always possible to live with someone for so long without running into problems here and there, but what matters is how you deal with the problem – and what result you want to achieve. There are many ways to handle a disagreement, but the best way is often looking for the most mature route, without letting your emotions get the best of you. It’s easier said than done, but sometimes things are supposed to be difficult. We’re all human, and there’s only so…
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International Dating: Is It Worth Your Time?
Thanks to the internet, you don’t have to restrict yourself to people in your own country when you’re looking for a relationship. There are loads of international dating websites online, with eharmony being just one of them. By signing up, you will have the opportunity to meet singles from all over the world, so if you are interested in a Greek beefcake or an Italian Romeo, you might well find the man of your dreams. But then again, it might be that dating somebody in your own country is the right thing for you, as there are reasons why you might decide against international dating. There are many physical factors…
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Why Seniors Shouldn’t Rule Out Online Dating
During the current pandemic, many people of all ages are spending time pondering which direction they want their lives to go in the future. For some this might have sparked thoughts of a change in career or a move to a new location. For others, this time of self-reflection has made many people begin the search for companionship in the form of a new relationship. The online dating world has changed during the pandemic. In the absence of being able to meet a potential new partner in traditional ways – such as at a bar, at work or whilst taking part in a hobby – many people who may not…
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7 Reasons Why You Should Date a Gamer
I am quite a rare beast I think… I am a 35 year old, female, mum of two, gamer. I have been ever since I was little – I started on a ZX Spectrum and over the years I’ve owned a SNES, Playstations 1 to 3, a Wii, a Wii U and I currently play on a Playstation 4 and a Switch. My husband however, apart from the occasional game of FIFA, could not be less interested in video games. As a gamer, I thought it would be fun to compile a list of the top seven reasons why dating a gamer is awesome: 1. You can get involved too…
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Has lock down changed the dating scene forever?
We have now been in lock down for what seems like forever. In fact, when I try and picture what it’s like to be in a crowded bar or in the audience at a gig I can barely imagine it. It’s hard to believe that we were all doing those kinds of things all the time only a couple of months ago. Life perpetually at home has become normal. One aspect of life that has changed massively has been the online dating scene. For one, I’m sure every dating site has seen a massive upswing in new members as most of us find ourselves with more free time. Those who…
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Keeping the Spark Alive When You Are Apart
These are strange times that we are living in. Couples who don’t co-habit are forced to be apart for weeks on end. There are also people who have been chatting online to strangers with a view to meeting up, who have now had to put their plans on hold. I am very lucky to be living with my partner during these crazy times, I would miss him so much if we couldn’t be together. I thought it might be useful to share some tips on how to keep the spark alive for couples who are apart. Start with the little things I believe that it’s the small daily connections that…
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Keeping a Long Distance Relationship Alive During Lockdown
I feel very lucky to be living with my partner during these difficult times. I can’t imagine how hard it would be to be apart from him for weeks on end, with no way of physically being with him. There doesn’t seem to be an end in sight yet, so I thought it would be useful for me to share some tips on keeping a long distance relationship alive during lockdown. Have video chats This is an obvious one, but we are so lucky in the modern era that we can catch up with people over Facetime, Whatsapp or Zoom. To keep it interesting, why not play a game of…
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Edinburgh Date Ideas
Back when I met my husband, around 13 years ago, if someone told you that they were registered with an online dating site you would have raised an eyebrow. Fast forward to 2019, and if you are single and looking for love, it’s probably very unlikely that you aren’t dabbling with online dating. We met each other way back then the ‘old fashioned way’ – in a bar – and over the years we have had lots of different dates in our home city of Edinburgh, so I’d like to draw on our experience and share some ideas that are a bit more unusual than dinner/drinks/a movie: Cycle the Union…