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General Dating Advice

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From the Matchfinder archive. References to site features and some advice may reflect an earlier version of the service. Read our current safety guidance.

So you've met someone and fallen for them. Whilst this is usually a wonderful time laced with chemistry and excitement, there are still hurdles and potential pitfalls to consider.

This is where we have compiled a list of general dating advice articles to cover all the basics, from gift-giving to family introductions to constructive ways to argue.

If you have a relationship problem you can't see the answer to, please feel free to contact us and we will do what we can to help.

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October 2011 5 min read

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Some Quick Ways to say "I Love You"

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October 2011 4 min read

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Love The Second Time Around - Dating an Ex

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September 2011 5 min read

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Love: Letting Go and Moving On

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September 2011 5 min read

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How To Tell Whether It's Love Or Lust

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September 2011 3 min read

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September 2011 4 min read

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Love Yourself

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August 2011 5 min read

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August 2011 5 min read

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Love is a Verb

Love is a Verb One of my ex-boyfriends is a poet. When we dated, he would personally pen words for me that would make the average woman melt! I still blush...

August 2011 4 min read