From a date to a relationship

The shopping list for love

From time to time it’s only natural to wonder why you’re still single... In moments of self-doubt, you might end up asking yourself some awkward questions, such as “Is it something about me?” or “Have I maybe been too fussy?” If a good friend were to express those doubts about themselves, the chances are that your response would be: “Of course you’re not too fussy. You’re fantastic and you deserve the best.” explains Paula Hall, PARSHIP's dating expert.  to the article

So, you’ve had a ‘no‘. What now?

If you’re in the dating game, at some point you are going to have to put up with a rejection. Of course, we’d all like to be the one making the choice, but sometimes we have to take a refusal. What is the best way of dealing with it?  to the article

Running a long-distance relationships

Couples who’ve met on the Internet quite often live a considerable distance from each other, and many of them manage to sustain a long-distance relationship. But what are the potential pitfalls of an LDR - and how do you overcome them?  to the article

Love and money

What part does money play in a relationship? What if your partner has less – or more – money than you, or just likes to spend it differently?  to the article

I'm not ready to have sex yet, am I a prude?

How to act when dating speeds are different? There is one major rule when two partners have different speeds of dating - even in the online dating world. Respect your partners needs and feelings.  to the article

Holiday heaven or holiday hell?

Your first proper holiday together ought to be bliss, but it could also hold risks for your relationship. Here are some tips to ensure that you will both enjoy the trip!  to the article

Getting things back up to speed

So, you’ve been on PARSHIP for a few months, but you haven’t found the right person yet, and you might not be getting as many contact requests as you did at the start ... It’s time to inject some new energy into your online dating.  to the article

A photo finish

Sadly, it does often happen that people break off contact unannounced once they have seen another member’s photo. Kathy (44) wrote to us about this.  to the article

Career women and dating

If a woman has a successful career, does it really make it more difficult for her to find a partner?  to the article

From a date to a relationship

Each time you go on a date with someone you are only just getting to know, you are embarking on a voyage of discovery. Hopefully, each date will show you more to like about the other person, but there will also be times when you come to the conclusion that he or she just isn’t the one for you. At some point, you are likely to find yourself having to say “Thanks, but no thanks” after a date - and there might also be times when you have to deal with rejection yourself. It can be tough, but it is part of finding your way to the fulfilling relationship you deserve.

If you have had a date or two with someone you think offers relationship potential, keep taking things at a pace that feels comfortable for both of you; that way, you can gain an understanding of each other’s’ needs, expectations and vulnerabilities.

In the early stages of a relationship, it can be easy to become over-idealistic, or you might find yourself making exaggerated demands on the other person. As things develop, it is important to accept a potential partner as he or she is: after all, PARSHIP’s matching process puts an emphasis on the real person and the way he or she behaves in a relationship. Give both of yourselves time to get to know each other and to get used to the way you interact in different environments and situations.