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5 Signs You Know They Are Worth Pursuing Further
You have set up your profile and already you are starting to get messages from desirable men/women but how do you know which ones are the cream of the crop and who is worth pursuing? Here are Mature Love’s 5 signs they are worth getting to know better…
1. They Don’t Start The Conversation With A Poor Chat Up Line
You are already on to a winner if they start the message with a...
The 5 Worst Chat Up Lines To Avoid
No matter how old we are, we have all been on the receiving end of a horrendous chat up line or two. Anything from “did it hurt when you fell from heaven?” to “hey, you look really fun - I had to come talk to you” so here at MatureLove.com we have decided to share with you our 5 Worst Chat Up Lines To Avoid:
5. “Do you have heat vision? Because you are burning a hole right through my...
Read more5 Thoughts That Go Through Your Head Before The First Date
You have your outfit sorted, you have made sure you are wearing matching socks (just in case!) and then all of a sudden, the nerves kick in and five thoughts go through your head:
1. “What happens if I don’t find them attractive? Do I stick it out or get my friend to call me with an ‘emergency’?
Out of curtesy I would stay. You have both taken time out for this...
Five tips on how to stay sane whilst online dating
As we have mentioned before at Mature Love, going back to dating after a certain amount of time can indeed be a very daunting process but it doesn't have to be. Here are five tips to help you remain calm whilst online dating:
1. Stay Calm
This is just dating, you are not trying to build a rocket ship! If after some time you decide you want to find that special someone and reignite...
Why online dating for the over 40s?
I have to hold my hands up and confess: I am a huge fan of online dating! I was incredibly lucky to have met my wonderful partner whilst online dating but the question is: why are more of us turning to virtually meeting people instead of waiting for that turn of fate?
For a few of us, we are doing this for the first time in a good while so dating can be a very daunting task, therefore...
Read moreFun ideas for a memorable first date
Once you've found your first date on Mature Love, you might be feeling a little nervous about getting back onto the dating scene. It might have been a while since you last went on a date, and you will want to really impress that special someone. Here are a few first date ideas that will help you get to know each other, and will make a lasting impression.
Wine tasting
A wine...
Read moreJanice found Love on Mature Love
Dear Mature Love
I arrived here from South Africa after the death of my husband. We had been together 34 years so I felt very lonely in the uk. Found it difficult to make friends. Couldn't just walk into a pub alone and strike up a conversation with a complete stranger.
I decided after 17 months alone to try and find a friend who would eventually become something more.
I...
Read moreFirst date no-nos for the over Fifties
First up, let’s get one thing straight. Dating in later in life is not all about the gaps we need to fill. As we grow older we have two things in abundance: experience and knowledge, and it can be a wonderful experience to employ these ‘old’ skills with someone new.
Old dating skills aren’t passed their sell-by date either. The only thing that has really changed about dating over the...
Read moreIs online dating right – at any age?
Last Christmas, much to the delight of her two grandsons, Pauline treated herself to an iPad. Pauline is 56 and loves her new toy. She spent a few months getting to grips with emails, playing online Sudoku and even downloaded an App that lets her shop at her favourite supermarket at the touch of a button.
She was a convert and loved being internet-savvy for the first time in her life....
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