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Dating & relationships

Is an Australian Dating Site Free? Matchfinder Explained

A plain-English walkthrough of what 'free to join' really means on an Australian dating site, what happens once you create a profile, and how to start your first conversations on your own terms.

October 2026 4 min read

Dating & relationships

Singles Cairns: A Local Dating Guide for Singles 35+

A warm, practical guide to meeting someone in Cairns and the surrounding region - how distance shapes dating, where to start respectful conversations online, and how to keep things moving at a pace that fits work, family and established routines.

October 2026 6 min read

Dating & relationships

Is a Free Australian Dating Site Really Free? What to Check

A plain-spoken walk-through of what 'free to join' actually means on an Australian dating site: which features are free, what to check before handing over details, and how to join Matchfinder with confidence as a single 35+ taking things at your own pace.

October 2026 5 min read

Dating & relationships

Online Dating Privacy and Safety in Australia: Over-35 FAQ

Clear answers to the privacy and safety questions mature Australian singles ask most - what verification really means, how to protect your details, and how to take conversations at your own pace.

October 2026 6 min read

Dating & relationships

How to Start Dating Again in Australia in Your 40s and 50s

Step-by-step, judgement-free guidance for Australian singles starting again after separation, loss or a long break - from building a profile with substance to planning a low-pressure first catch-up.

October 2026 6 min read

Dating & relationships

Is It Too Soon To Start Dating Again?

We all deal with the end of a relationship differently. Some of us bounce back almost instantly, while others take considerably longer to recover from the...

May 2017 2 min read

Dating & relationships

How To Bounce Back From A Date Gone Wrong

Every single person has experienced this at some point or another. You put yourself out there, meet someone new and finally, you go on a first date. You’ve...

April 2017 3 min read

Dating & relationships

Good Phone Etiquette For New Daters

Dating someone new is like a fresh adventure. It gives both you and your partner the chance to get to know each other; to understand each other’s likes and...

April 2017 3 min read

Dating & relationships

Top tips to ensure your date goes well

If you’re new to dating, or you’ve got a bad track record, here are a few top tips that will help to ensure that future dates go more smoothly. Be punctual...

April 2017 3 min read

Dating & relationships

7 Ways to Successfully Meet Your Date’s Friends

Meeting your love interest’s friends for the first time is a very important moment. It could happen on the first date, or it could happen several dates lat...

April 2017 3 min read

Dating & relationships

Am I a Good Dating Match?

These days, plenty of singles interact on social media sites. It doesn’t matter if its Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat or Instagram. Numerous platforms make it...

April 2017 2 min read

Dating & relationships

How to Tell if Your Date is a Good Catch

One of the most important things about dating is knowing when to commit to a relationship and when to stop it. You must know if your date is a good catch a...

March 2017 3 min read

Dating & relationships

Have a Truly Awesome First Date

There’s a really old question that has plagued all human beings at some point in a dating career. “What does it take to really, truly impress someone?” The...

March 2017 2 min read

Dating & relationships

Tips on Dating Safety

Don’t take dating safety for granted. Make sure that all of your dates are safe ones. Take dating safety very seriously! No, we don’t want to sound like yo...

March 2017 4 min read

Dating & relationships

Are we actually dating?

You met someone interesting online. You’ve talked to this person numerous times over the phone and written plenty of emails as well. So far, you’ve had ple...

March 2017 3 min read

Dating & relationships

How Can I Learn to Love Dating Again?

Are you tired of the dating world? You must be patient and resilient to be a successful dater. It requires going through the same motions over and over aga...

March 2017 3 min read

Dating & relationships

5 Steps to take in Conquering Nervous First Dates

Just like an entertainer taking the stage, it doesn't matter if it is the first performance or the 500th, a case of the jitters is bound to happen on a new...

March 2017 3 min read

Dating & relationships

What if the first date didn’t sparkle?

When we go on a first date we all hope it will sparkle. We expect great banter, lots of laughter, plenty of good-natured flirting, a little sexual chemistr...

March 2017 2 min read