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Five Love Languages

15th October 20217th August 2021 by This Old Hand

An Easy Guide to Valentine’s Day or any other day of the year when you want to connect with your partner. The 5 Love Languages were developed by Gary Chapman as a way to help couples connect with one another. Acts of Service – performing a task for another person Physical Touch – being in … Read more

The top eight places to go on a first date

21st July 20218th May 2015 by This Old Hand

Deciding where to go and what to do on a first date can be tough, and it’s hard to make a great first impression if you choose the wrong place or activity. Most people think that going on a date to the cinema or for a romantic meal makes for the perfect first date. However, … Read more

What to wear on a first date – women

15th October 202111th June 2014 by This Old Hand

It’s hard enough to decide what to wear from day to day – picking the right outfit for your first date is just a nightmare! Should you go smart or casual? Sexy or sassy? Colourful or neutral? Here we’ll walk you through the dos and don’ts of first date outfits and how to make the right impression to give you the best chance of winning his heart for date number two!

How to dress on a first date – tips for men

10th June 2014 by This Old Hand

You can never make a second first impression and deciding what to wear on a first date is crucial if you want to impress. It’s also important to dress for the occasion, which means you shouldn’t overdress for the cinema or fail to look smart for your dinner reservation.

Here’s our handy guide to help you decide how you could dress on your first date –

How to overcome your fear of rejection

22nd May 2014 by This Old Hand

Have you always wanted to go right up to the man or woman of your dreams and tell them how much you like them, but the fear of rejection is stopping you? Have you ever wanted to ask someone out for a drink, but your sweaty palms and shaky legs just don’t allow you to pluck up the courage to ask?

Common dating and relationship myths

21st May 2014 by This Old Hand

Finding the perfect partner is often a very difficult journey to undertake, and it could be for a number of reasons. For example, you may have only ever had very short relationships in the past, so you assume you are doing something wrong and that you’ll never find a lasting partner. You could be making the wrong choices along the way, and choosing the wrong type of person for you. Or it could be that you just don’t have the confidence to approach someone, or have a lack of confidence in yourself.

Speed dating – the ultimate guide

15th May 2014 by This Old Hand

Speed dating was invented in the late nineties, and was originally created by a gentleman called Rabbi Yaacov Deyo as a way to help single Jewish people to meet and eventually marry.

Promoted as a stress free relaxing way to meet new people and find love, this format of dating has now taken off all over the world, and has become increasingly popular among the dating community as a successful way of meeting new people and finding a relationship.

How to write a great online dating profile

14th May 2014 by This Old Hand

Meeting new people and searching for love can be very difficult, and going out on a Saturday night for a few drinks is not always the best way of meeting the man or woman of your dreams.

How many dates have you been on that don’t work out because you have different hobbies, different tastes in music, or even different opinions? They say opposites attract, but if you like to snowboard and your date prefers to watch TV, then you might not be right for each other.

How to keep safe on a date – essential tips

8th May 2014 by This Old Hand

Going on a date can be exciting, scary, nerve racking, potentially very sweaty, and lots of fun. But whether you’re just looking to meet up for a couple of hours and have a drink, or whether you’re going to a fancy restaurant out of town, it’s important to remember that your safety is paramount.

Most people think that going on a date is completely safe, and nothing can go wrong. However, things can go wrong and understanding the risks you are putting yourself through will make a huge difference.

How to tell if a man likes you – the definitive guide

5th May 2014 by This Old Hand

Is there a man in your life that you really like but it’s impossible to tell if he feels the same? Or have you spotted someone across the dance floor and would like to know if you’ve caught his attention? Well, you wouldn’t be the first!

Lots of women around the world find it difficult to know when a guy is interested, and fortunately there are many ways to tell and most of them are a lot more obvious than you think!

Here is the definitive guide on how to tell if a man likes you…

How to tell if a girl likes you – the definitive guide

1st May 2014 by This Old Hand

Have you ever spotted an attractive girl across the dance floor and wondered if she likes you? Or is there someone special at work that you keep bumping into, and you’d like to know is she’s interested in you?

Trying to figure out if a girl likes you or not can be a nightmare, but there are lots of things to look out for. Take a look at our definitive guide below, and the next time you meet the girl of your dreams, you may not be so quick to pass up the opportunity that could be staring you right in the face!

Dating tips for men – 10 common mistakes

30th April 2014 by This Old Hand

So you’ve got a date and you’re looking forward to a great night out. You’ve ironed your shirt and polished your shoes. You’ve sprayed enough cologne to poison a small country, and your taxi has just landed. Nothing can go wrong can it?

Well, unless you’ve read through these common mistakes and how to avoid them, then it’s possible that the night could end in disaster. So get your notepad out and your reading glasses on, and worry no more…