Recalling that moment when you first see him or her, your mind would suddenly produce several questions that somehow you find hard to find any answer to. Not unless you do get to really meet this guy or girl and get a few answered. I’m sure it can be attraction or plain curiosity that will push you to take that second look.
Don’t be afraid to do something out of character especially when you’re an alien to a place or situation. It’s taking that chance, which will give you that opening big enough for you to say if it’s something worthwhile. …read more

According to a speed-dating experiment at Edinburgh International Science Festival, many women take about half a minute to make up their minds about a potential partner.
Following tests involving 500 `dates’. The findings revealed that women were twice as likely to make up their minds about the opposite sex than men.
According to the professor that was behind this study, men are often characterized as being shallow and tend to judge women too quickly. However, this particular study indicates that this particular common belief may be way off base – and that in reality; women are shallower and judge more quickly.
At least …read more

I attended a barbeque over at Aldinga Beach last year. That’s where I met Frida. She’s a Greek-Aussie, that’s an Australian with Greek origins, by the way. She looks forty-ish but is actually 60 years old, married to Blondieª a mother of 2 daughters and with 2 grandchildren. She was fascinating.
I was fortunate to be part of the group to whom she relayed her very cute love story.
Frida grew up in a very traditional Greek Family in Australia, which means they’re very conservative and strict. She had 4 other sisters and they weren’t allowed to go …read more

I came across an article that discussed some of the finer points of interracial dating. It caused me to ponder on the topic further. It may have been directed to American readers but I [not being an American] was able to understand how this kind of dating can demand and effect changes in a person’s life.
Perhaps I did not grow up in a country that suffers from an issue such as this one so I cannot fully comprehend the consequences of such an act. However, I am aware of what really separates races. Uh, skin colour. Call me naive or …read more

Several months ago I read an article that included the 5 most common mistakes that are made in online dating profiles. I kept the breakdown of that poll to reference and thought this would be a great place to share it.
The top five most common mistakes seen in profiles that are known to cause would be dates to click on by are, in order of offensiveness:
51% Not checking spelling and grammar
23% Writing about exes
13% Including other people in the photo
10% Trying to cut other people out of the photo
3% Choosing the wrong gender preference
What about you? …read more

In a fast paced world, the first few moments of meeting someone are paramount in making a lasting first impression. Assumptions made immediately, during that first meeting often lead to immediate decisions to accept or reject a friend, a job, even a potential lover. Most experienced single’s, take the “what you see is what you get” approach. In just the first few seconds of contact, whether e-mail, viewing a profile, or initial verbal communication, we all form a first impression that oftentimes becomes a lasting impression.
Like it or not, dating is a competitive game. Failing to …read more