Singles

Secrets of the Perfect Body

While there may be certain people who only date the same types, over and over, for most people their ex's will have little in common either in looks or personality. Of course there are deal breakers, like vastly too much weight and tattoos in odd places, but few of us can claim to have only dated clones of our previous partners.

Things Guys do that Make Women Leave

Single guy Jon, 29, is starting to think of himself as a walking sexual failure, although he hasn't a clue why things keep going so very wrong. He's had nine relationships and a whole bunch of one night stands. But despite all this experience, he's still no nearer to finding the love of his life. We tracked down five of his ex's and asked them why exactly they think Jon is still single.

What's the Next Move After Being Stood Up?

Steve had been flirting with Karen at work for ages and finally asked her out for a coffee - nothing too heavy. He was really disappointed however when she texted at the last minute to say she couldn't make it. So what's the next move? Ignore her as she's clearly a time waster? Get back in touch and try to set up another date?

When Text Messages Spell Dating Disaster

You've waited days and days for him to call and still there's no sign. In your darkest moments you wonder if he has lost your number - forget the idea that if he wanted you badly, he would have held onto your number as if it was cast in solid gold. He would be sleeping with it under his pillow in case he stupidly lost it. However, your heart is not telling you this. Your heart is telling you to send a friendly, enquiring, text.

Rules (Women Don't Like) About Phoning a Date

Every day there are millions of intelligent women who are doing clever stuff - from figuring out flat packs, to managing to text under the table during a boring meeting, to becoming a partner in the business, to bringing up kids alone…and yet many have total brain block when understanding the rules about calling a date.