Due to Hollywood, we all have this programmed expectation that if there is a spark, then he/she could be the one. Not really arguing with that one but the contrary is what I disagree with; if there is no spark, then there is no hope and no point? What is the "spark"? Really, what does it mean? It can mean numerous things for different people. It can be a solely sexual attraction, or it can be a soul-enriching feeling that someone understands you. Either way, it leads to somet

Hope you enjoyed my last guest blog for Intro NW - Online Dating & Introduction Agencies - What is the Difference and Why? Let Annabel know if you found it useful. So, you have built enough rapport with them to establish that they like your banter, you are building up the courage to ask them out, you have even made the bold decision to ask them over the phone rather than a text or a private message over social media. What if they say yes... what if they say yes and immediatel

Online dating clearly works for some people but we hear from more and more people who either don't feel it's for them or that they've tried it and they just aren't meeting like-minded people interested in a genuine relationship. This 90 second video outlines the main drawbacks of online dating and how INTRO addresses these issues. #onlinedating #personalintroductionagency #likemindedpeople #relationship #single #partner #Intro #Cheshire #Manchester

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If you are worried about going solo to a New Year's Eve party, or even considering not going at all, follow our tips and we think you'll end up having a great time and you never know who you might meet there. We understand that not everyone finds it easy going to a party without a date or partner (particularly if you have recently become single), but there is nothing better for the soul than spending time with good friends. Wear something you feel great in. The chances are at

Anniversaries are supposed to be a celebration of the love between two partners. It's not just a marriage thing; it's a human thing. Not belittling any who is married - I'm getting married next year, and I am looking forward to it. Fundamentally though, anniversaries are a true celebration. My personal opinion is that anniversaries are the most important (of all important) annual events. It is a chance to focus on, reflect and appreciate our time together, the friendship, the

You only get one chance to make a great first impression. Unfortunately, so many men are clueless about what they should be wearing when they are out dating. If you get it wrong on a first date then you’re unlikely to ever get a second. Just because you feel comfortable in t-shirts and trainers doesn’t mean you should wear then when you meet someone. Your clothes are the biggest indication of your social standing. If you dress like someone who is going places then it will

For me, dating has always been scary. I was always capable of conversation and enjoying common interests but due to my inability to say, “I like you, do you want to go out sometime?” always landed me in the friends’ zone. In my later years, I still struggled with the first step of showing that I am (more than) a nice guy and saying or showing that I want to be your guy. That’s me though, and things I have done in my life (and not done) have made me the kind of person I am tod

Denise Chilton is an executive life coach, speaker and author who, for the last eight years, has been working with women looking to make some sort of change in their lives. Her clients are ordinary women who are doing great things in their careers and businesses and they come from across the UK and beyond. In March 2017 she published a book, Suddenly Single, to help women move on after an intimate and committed relationship ends abruptly. Below she tells INTRO NW why she cho

Our recent survey asked men, both single and in a relationship, for their views on modern dating and it shows that they value the services of a personal introductions agency over online dating. 85% said that they believe people lie on their online profile. This really causes problems as internet dating agencies rely on algorithms to match their members - algorithms are great but only if the profiles are accurate in the first place. Perhaps not surprising in today's busy worl

Did you know that Monday 2nd January 2017 is expected to be THE busiest day of the year for dating agencies and that Manchester is THE singles capital of the UK? The first week of January sees the biggest increase in people joining dating agencies, this could be the optimum time for you to find a new partner. Sign ups are expected to increase by as much as 75%. This is partly due to New Year resolutions and people feeling motivated and ready to get out there and find someon

The Waters Corporation have become one of the first companies in the area offering employees access to INTRO. Waters are our next-door neighbours - their fantastic office is just across the road from The Colony HQ in Wilmslow, where INTRO is based. Many forward-looking companies are recognising the advantages of a personal introduction and matching service as an ‘employee benefit’. After all, many employers encourage and support gym membership to promote health, why not help

I was interested to read an article in this week's Grazia magazine about the different meanings of dating. Dating can either mean the search for true love and a meaningful relationship, or 'dating' is another term for a quick fling or casual sexual encounter. Either can work, but probably only if both partners want the same thing. Laura Jane Williams ends her article by saying that she's not after casual and would prefer another night alone if that's the alternative, and s