In fact you may even need to print this blog article out, fold it up and keep it in your pocket ready for the next time when you are feeling like you do now! And the reason for suggesting that you keep this blog article is very simple, that is that it is full to the brim of good news for anyone who is feeling a little down, fed up, lonely, alone or worst of all unloved.

The absolutely wonderful news is that according to some very recent research down by the University of London, “45% of people in the UK log on to find love!”. These amazing statistics were part of a much larger report on the way that the internet is changing British society and nothing changes society more than the way in which we find our partners and lovers.

So no matter where you live in the UK, you are not more than a few hours at the most away from someone who at this very minute is logging on to a website with the specific intention of finding love. So if there is someone logging on to find love, why aren’t you doing that at this very moment in time?

Refine your choice of dating website a little by logging on to a dating website which caters for the UK and in particular London where a very large number of people live and work.

We at www.SimpleCupid.com do just that, we serve the UK and particularly London, and of course because of the wonder of statistical research we know that 45% of people in the UK log on to find love, so what are you waiting for? Log on and make the statistics of people in the UK logging on to find love even bigger, and in the meantime find someone to date, cheer you up and of course love.

There, go on admit it as we hoped at the beginning this article cheered you up didn’t it? So do please feel free to print it out, fold it up and keep it, and if you are feeling especially nice to someone who is feeling a little down and lonely, maybe you could let them read it, then suggest that they log on to find love with SimpleCupid, a very special London dating solution.

Hop on board the Thames Clipper. There are many other boats travelling along the Thames, however this is the fastest and most efficient option of all. Also, it works as a commuter boat, so you’ll probably be avoiding a group of undesirable tourists! The trip to Greenwich is beautiful, so enjoy the sights.

You’ll pass by some of the most remarkable landmarks in London such as the Houses of Parliament, the Somerset House, the Tower of London, Canary Wharf, and plenty of picturesque bridges along the way. Grab a coffee at the bar and sit outside – be brave, even if the weather’s not inviting! – and enjoy the trip along with your date.

You’ll see the Old Royal Naval College straight away while arriving in Greenwich. An impressive building welcoming you to this side of London. We recommend that you visit the beautiful Greenwich Market and explore some of the old shops and cafes in the neighbourhood. In the market you’ll find a variety of food, from Brazilian to Turkish. It will certainly be a good place to sit down and have a nice chat with your date.

Have a peak at the majestic Queen’s House, designed by Inigo Jones in 1614, and head up the hill to the so famous Royal Observatory – you’ll find the Prime Meridian, where the world is divided into the East and Western Hemispheres and time zones are calculated with reference to Greenwich Mean Time. From up there the panoramic views across London are simply superb.

The evening approaches. Our suggestion? There are many great restaurants in Greenwich. At this point you’re already quite familiarized with the area, so just pick a nice cosy pub and enjoy a nice meal with a bottle of red wine.

Last but not least, the journey back! A beautiful night time trip that you’ll enjoy as much as everything else.

Greenwich
Thames Clippers / www.thamesclippers.com
Royal Observatory / www.nmm.ac.uk/places/royal-observatory
Queen’s House / www.nmm.ac.uk/about/history/queens-house

Walls, tables, glasses, everything is made of ice brought specially from Jukkasjarvi, Sweden. The bar operates in 40 minute slots and you don’t even have to worry about what to wear – you’ll be using a fashionable silver cape and a hood! This unique environment to be used as a great icebreaker on a first date, but can also be the perfect experience for a couple looking to have en enjoyable drink before dinner.

Every 6 months the bar is totally revamped, which makes it even more a one of a kind venue. Food and drinks have an excellent reputation, in which used to be located the wine vaults for the English Monarchy.

Give it a try. After 40 minutes, and if the conversation is flowing, there are plenty of excellent restaurants in the surroundings for you to continue your dating experience. And remember, keep it simple!

Absolut Ice Bar
Website / www.belowzerolondon.com
Address / 31-33 Heddon Street, W1B 4BN
Telephone / 020 7478 8910
Notes / Booking recommended on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.

To give you an idea of how all of these factors work together to make a positive or negative impression, let me give you a scenario.

Imagine someone is making a play for your attention, and you find the person completely unacceptable. You have no interest in him or her at all, and in fact, you want the person to leave you alone. What what you do to convey that message, short of telling the person to get lost?

You would probably avoid eye contact. You would look over the person’s shoulder at a spot across the room, or you might even turn your head away. You would probably turn your body away slightly and fold your arms across your chest. You would frustrate conversation by responding only when necessary, and then with only a yes or no.

Only the densest person would fail to get the message. Your body language has said it all, without a word being spoken.

Your body language can either radiate positive energy and a feeling of openness or can tell people stay away. Crossed arms can mean, “I’m feeling vulnerable and need to protect myself,” or it can mean, “I’m not open to you. Leave me alone.”

If you want to be approachable, do not cross your arms. Lift your chin slightly to make eye contact easier, and straighten your shoulders to let people know you are alert and open to meeting them.

By the same token, if someone crosses his or her arms or legs as you approach, or if a person is sitting with his or her head down and shoulders slumped, it probably means the person is unreceptive.

One lady attended a Christmas party hoping to meet some new people and couldn’t understand when no one talked to her. A few weeks later, when her friend showed her pictures from the party, she realized why no one had approached her. The photos showed her slimped in a corner of the couch with her arms folded and chin down. She was shocked to see what a negative impression her posture had given.

From that moment on, she made sure to keep her chin up, she kept her arms in an open position and she smiled and make eye contact whenever she saw someone she was interested in meeting.

All of which means when you see a statistic you should at least take some notice of it, if it isn’t just too boring to believe and to be perfectly honest if you are single and looking to begin dating, find a partner and thinking of using a dating website then there are some pretty interesting statistics that you should be aware of.

As you probably know we here at SimpleCupid specialise in dating in London, and because we care whether you find a date using our website www.SimpleCupid.com we do a lot of work on your behalf to discover ways and techniques to help you.

As part of that research recently we found out that about 71% of people believe in love at first sight! When you think about it that is a very large number of people, just think about the last ten people you met seven out of ten of them believed that when they meet someone they might just fall in love as they shake hands for the first time, that is amazing isn’t it.

But then quite frankly we humans are amazing and we do amazing things because we are, yes ‘amazing.’ So back to the original point, if 71% of people believe in love at first sight then when you are meeting someone on a date for example you need to have more than just the clean underwear that your Mum always told you to wear when you left home each day.

To create the right first impression you need to obviously dress nicely and have a good positive mental attitude; surely those things are so important that they go without saying, surely?

But creating the right first impression starts way before you smile and shake someone’s hand and meet them in person for the first time, if that is you are using a good dating website such as SimpleCupid.

In London and in fact in most big cities although they are full to the brim with people it actually can be rather difficult to meet people and that is when you need to enlist the assistance of dating websites, and when you use a dating website you are going to be seen for the first time not in the flesh but in pictures and your own words.

If you plan your entry on a dating website well and make sure that the pictures of you are really superb, and importantly ensure that the information that you write is not only accurate but nicely written, you are far more likely to have people interested and wanting to chat/date, than if you just create an almost blank page.

Remember that the internet is sometimes not as safe as we would all want it to be, and nothing says suspicious misfit more than a blurred picture at the top of your page and “call me” or “how about it?” where the page asked for information about me.

It is true, we are all in a hurry these days and maybe the above is a little too extreme, but ask yourself as you fill out ‘About Me’: would you date that person?

I know that at someone when you are unsure of the reaction you will get can be scary, but what’s the worst that can happen? The target of your smile will look away, instead of returning smile. You have been rejected. But rejection isn’t the worst thing can happen. Not trying to connect with the person who might be your perfect mate is.

Out intentions come across in the signals we send. If your intention is to send a message that is blatantly sexual rather than one that says, “You look like a person i would like to get to know,” your smile might come across as a leer. On the other hand, if your smile is meant to acknowledge that you and the person you are smiling at are both travelers on the path of life, and that perhaps it is time for your paths to cross, your smile will be recognized as one of genuine friendliness.

A smile is much more than a come on. When you smile at someone, it makes them feel good. Smiling will make you feel better too. When you smile, you release tension and look more attractive. I’m sure you have had the experience of seeing someone’s plain looking face become beautiful when they smile.

Some people find it hard to smile. Perhaps that are self conscious about having crooked to discolored teeth and feel their smile is actually unattractive. Or, perhaps when they were children they were told to “wipe that smile off your face” so often they have forgotten how to smile.

Practice smiling, no matter how you feel. Smile when you are stuck in traffic. Smile as you set the table. Smile when you are cutting carrots. The more you smile, the easier it will become. And as a bonus, the more you smile, the happier you will be.

As smiling becomes a part of your demeanor, smiling at other people will automatically become easier. As you begin to smile at people more, you will notice how a smile attracts people like a magnet. When you smile ta them, people will smile back, and the connection you feel will energize you for the rest of day. Smiling is as important to your well being as breathing, and once you feel the difference, you will never want to be without a smile again.

Article kindly provided by www.datingcare.com

Men, in particular, seem to like the anonymity of the Internet. Talking to someone on the net is much like writing in a diary or talking to yourself. People tend to reveal more of themselves and their feelings because they feel safe. No one knows your identity.

By the same token, some people may be more likely to lie about themselves, so it is important to check a person out thoroughly before you agree to meet him or her. Here are some important point to remember when meeting someone on the Internet:

- Be honest about yourself. Remember, you are perfect just as you are. If you aren’t honest how do you expect to find the perfect person for you?

- Don’t reveal too much about yourself until you know the person well and know what that he or she is trustworthy. You might feel more comfortable if you ask for a picture, and you will certainly want to talk on the phone before meeting.

- Beware of life stories that seem too sensational, fascinating, or exciting. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. This is good advice, regardless of how you meet.

- Use the same common sense approach to an actual meeting as you would toward someone you met through the personal ads. Meet during the day, in a public place, and take a friend if it feels more comfortable to you.

The SimpleCupid.com is an online dating website where people meet, connect, and just plain have fun. We offer everything for free. All the information you provide is kept strictly confidential. When you use use e-mail within the system, other users will never know who you are, or know your real e-mail address, unless you tell them.

Although we offer an excellent online dating service there are many other dating services available on the Internet. To find additional services, just type in “dating services” in google or yahoo search and you will find numerous listing.

There services that specialize in certain subjects or areas of interest. Other services focus on specific religions, educations, age groups, and so on. Browse through the various other dating services and remember you can always be a member of more than one service and maximize your online dating experience. I recommend that you find a service that is free.

There are good reasons to use online dating. The most important is that lots of people use them because they are just too busy to search for a mate themselves.

Like it or not, your profile is the first opportunity for people to decide whether or not they would like to get to know you better. So, it would make sense that you want to make your profile as captivating as possible. Follow these 10 tips for creating your profile and you’ll be making great connections in no time.

1. Differentiate yourself

Before you start creating your masterpiece, peruse through a bunch of existing profiles to see what people are already saying… and then don’t say those things. You’ve got the chance to demonstrate that you’re unique and special – the words you use to describe yourself should set you apart, not make you blend in with the crowd. You’re facing some steep competition in the online adult dating world. You’ve got to find a way to stand out.

2. Have a Fabulous (and realistic) Photo

Your photo isn’t the only factor that will make or break you, but it is a major aspect. Make sure your photo is clear and professional. Don’t settle for a simple head shot – there’s no rule to say you can’t be doing something you love in your photo. In fact, you want to make your photo as memorable as possible without being too corny. Count how many photos you see of people with their dog. Please! You can be more creative than that.

For goodness sake, let your photo be flattering but it’s also got to be accurate. If you’ve gained 40 pounds since your photo was taken, choose a more recent shot. Same goes for age… don’t use photos that are more than five years old. Using a deceiving photo is only setting yourself up for disappointment down the road.

3. Keep it Readable

If you’re a seasoned online dater, no doubt you’ve learned your share of online lingo. But not everyone knows that GWM ISO LDR means that you’re a gay white male in search of a long distance relationship. Keep in mind that a lot of people reading your profile might be new to online dating and have no idea what all the trendy acronyms mean. Appearing to be ultra cyber sophisticated could be a real turn off.

4. Writing Checks You Can’t Actually Cash

Are you writing checks in your profile that your personality simply can’t cash? If you say that you’re funny, be funny. If you describe yourself as successful, you better at least have a full-time job. And if you call yourself a big literature collector, chances are most people won’t count your Archie comic book collection. Make sure you’re grounded in reality when creating your profile. Consider letting a friend preview it to make sure it rings true for them.

5. K.I.S.S. – Keep is Simple Stupid

You’re profile isn’t meant to tell the whole story… you want just enough information to pique someone’s interest. Leave a little to their imagination. Don’t put so much information in your profile that it’s more like a novel than a quick description. People should be able to read about you in a minute or less. Too much information will likely be boring and tedious to read.

6. Don’t reveal anything too bizarre about yourself

Unless we’re talking about an adult dating site, disclosing a bizarre fetish or fantasy might not be your best bet. You’ll want to let someone get to know you before you let them in on some of your shocking secrets.

7. Use proper spelling and grammar

One of the biggest mistakes you can make when creating your profile is to have spelling and grammatical errors all over it. It’s hard to portray yourself as a smart, successful person when you have trouble with basic writing skills. Have someone proof read your profile before it goes live.

8. Don’t Make it All About You

Of course your online dating profile is about you… who else would it be about? But be cautious about coming off as boastful or arrogant. You definitely want to highlight your finer points, but try to be humble. Also, keep in mind that you also want to save a couple of lines to describe the person you are looking for.

9. Create a realistic and respectful description of your ideal mate

Two words to keep in mind when describing the person you are looking for are realistic and respectful. You should absolutely be honest about the personality and physical traits you are seeking, but try to do this without seeming too shallow.

10. Be honest about your status and what you are looking for

If you have kids or are just recently divorced, don’t try to hide these facts. People will find out the truth eventually so you might as well disclose it up front. Adult dating sites are great examples of honesty. Have a look at some of these profiles and you’ll see people who really lay their cards out on the table.

Article kindly provided by Aelicia Anderson

Two friends of mine decided to see a movie for their first date. They met at the shopping centre, made a small talk for a couple of minutes while they got their popcorn, and then said nothing to each other for two hours. When they walked out of the movie theatre, they tried to make conversation, but it was very difficult.

They talked about the movie a little on the way to their cars, but they never really connected. Their date ended after the movie, and so did their relationship.

If you are too uncomfortable with the idea of sitting in a cafe for an hour and a half or two hours, and feel you need some form of entertainment to take the pressure off, there are many other things you can do where you will be entertained and still able to talk and get to know each other.

A sporting event where you can at least talk about the action and cheer your team is a better choice than a movie. Go bowling, play miniature golf, visit a museum or a public garden. All these activities are fun and can help keep a conversation flowing.

First date don’t have to involve food. If you are the active type, you could take a walk in a scenic, but well populated area, or go rollerblading or bike riding instead. But eating together somehow makes people feel connected, so you might want to talk over a cup of coffee or an ice cream cone afterwards.

Your first date has a better chance of being successful if you and your date are both comfortable with the meeting place and the activity. If your date suggest an idea or place that you aren’t agreeable to, say so. If you accept a date knowing you won’t be comfortable, the date is doomed before it even begins.

Article kindly provided by www.datingcare.com

Develop Rapport – Basically this means, find something interesting that both can relate to. Whatever you choose it must be appealing to both. It must be a conversation topic that you really bond over. Keep it pleasant and low stress. There are so many topics that both can find interesting. Make a connection and run with it.

Use Humor – Release the endorphins. The happy chemicals in your brain. Laughter is not only fun, but it makes us feel at ease with another person. Do not force the humor. Timing is everything. Be natural and spontaneous. Just keep it clean and neutral so you don’t offend the other person.

Make Adrenaline Your Friend – Studies have shown that a fun adrenaline producing event will stimulate the attraction between a man and a woman. It works because the mind associates excitement with the person your with. Therefore, to increase chemistry plan on dates where the adrenaline rushes and the attraction is multiplied!

Express Yourself – In other words, if you hide your thoughts and feelings and not let the other person know the real you then you are not developing a strong bond. You need to let go…this is the only way that the other person will learn to appreciate you and fall hard for you!

Improve the Physical – At the appropriate times touch your mate in a sensitive way. Brush their hair with your hands, lay your head on their shoulders, or run your hands through their cheeks. Be careful at the beginning of the relationship…you might turn your partner off! However, when the relationship has grown go ahead and try it!

Chemistry happens, but you can add some of your style to make it better. You can take your dating skills to a higher level if you know exactly what to do. It is not difficult, maintain good rapport, throw a little humor and excitement, and spice up your physicality!

By following the above tips you will enhance your dating life to a new level. I can assure you that all relationships can use more chemistry. Don’t be left behind.. wouldn’t you want to know more great dating tips? See you on the other side.