Could a specialist dating site be right for you?
Shared interests can be a useful starting point. Here is how to decide whether a specialist site belongs on your shortlist.
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From our Cafe Dating archive
FROM THE CAFE DATING ARCHIVE
Online Dating Profile, How To Create a Good One.
Your original guide to honest profiles, recent photographs and showing your personality.
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FROM THE CAFE DATING ARCHIVE
The Best Dating Site For You?
Your guide to choosing a dating website around your interests and the way you like to meet people.
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FROM THE CAFE DATING ARCHIVE
Dating Advice
Practical pointers for taking your time online and planning a first meeting.
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FROM THE CAFE DATING ARCHIVE
Chat-Up Lines, Do They Still Work?
A light-hearted look at familiar opening lines and whether they still have a place in dating.
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Vegan dating: make the first date feel easy
A shared approach to food can help you start a conversation. A simple plan can make meeting someone easier too.
Read article →Mature dating: a fresh start at your own pace
Returning to dating does not need a grand plan. Start with an honest profile and a comfortable pace.
Read article →Adult dating: be clear about what you want
Clear expectations and respect for boundaries matter when exploring casual or adult dating.
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