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INTRO
- Dec 24, 2018
- 1 min
How to cope with being single at Christmas and New Year
There are many things to love and enjoy about being single... here are just a few. Being single gives you freedom - you can do just as you wish and make your own decisions. Don't stick your head in the sand and completely ignore the festive season - isolating yourself will only make you feel lonely. Instead arrange to meet up with friends and make the most of the time off work. Spend time with friends and loved ones who love you for who you are and bring positivity into your
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INTRO
- Apr 24, 2018
- 1 min
Are you ready to find that one special person?
Looking to meet like-minded, successful single people? Join INTRO the NW's Personal Introductions Agency INTRO delivers an honest, professional and confidential matchmaking service to single people in Manchester, Cheshire, the North West and London. We are always looking for new male and female members to join our list of successful singles, request a call back or send us a message so that we can discuss your prospective membership with you. #howtostartdatingagain #dating #r
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INTRO
- Feb 1, 2018
- 5 min
Places to go on a First Date
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
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INTRO
- Jan 26, 2018
- 9 min
7 Clear Signs That Will Tell You If He Is Into You, Or Not
A few of the most asked questions I get from women who have met someone new and just started out dating are: How can I tell if he’s into me or not? Can I trust him? Is he a player keeping me dangling on a string? Is he seeing other women? Finding love can be difficult these days but it doesn’t have to be once you know how to spot the signs early on, discovering quickly whether he’s really into you or not. But how do you know what the signs to look out for are? You see, I see
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INTRO
- Jan 4, 2018
- 1 min
5 main drawbacks of online dating
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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INTRO
- Dec 30, 2017
- 3 min
Have you had enough of being single?
Are you sick and tired of being single? Do you feel like all your friends are in relationships? If being single is bringing you down, don’t despair - there are things you can do about it. What better time to take action than a new year? To improve your chances of meeting the right person right now, here are five steps that you can take to help you find that special someone and say goodbye to your single days. 1. Pursue your passions. If your goal is to meet someone new, it’s
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INTRO
- Dec 23, 2017
- 2 min
Going solo to a New Year's Eve party
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
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INTRO
- Dec 19, 2017
- 8 min
Six tips for making your (relationship) anniversary special
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
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INTRO
- Dec 18, 2017
- 3 min
What men need to wear on a date
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
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INTRO
- Dec 4, 2017
- 1 min
10 First Date Questions
What was the first album you bought? Tell me about your friends. Asking them something that’s not directly about themselves, might make them feel more comfortable. Invite 5 people – dead or alive – to a dinner party, who would they be and why? A great ice-breaker. What’s your favourite thing about your home town? What’s on your bucket list? Get a sneak peep into their dreams! What’s your favourite holiday? Are they a sun worshiper who loves lying on a beach or do they pref
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INTRO
- Nov 29, 2017
- 8 min
I haven’t dated for a long time, where do I start?
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
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INTRO
- Nov 20, 2017
- 2 min
Suddenly Single
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
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INTRO
- Oct 23, 2017
- 6 min
Distance Relationships and How to Handle Them
The majority of our clients live within the NW but a few are trying to make long distance relationships work - read on to hear Christopher's tips for a successful long distance relationship. So, your relationship has developed into a long distance one or perhaps it was always on the cards for that to happen. Maybe you met on holiday or an extended work trip. There is no hiding it, long-distance relationships comes with its own challenges, risks and opportunities. I haven't st
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INTRO
- May 8, 2017
- 2 min
Dating is a modern phenomenon? Let's take a look at the long history of matchmaking...
Britain’s first matchmaking agencies started in the 1600s when vicars played a key role in matching their parishioners with a partner from the same social class. Back then, being single past the age of 21 carried a great stigma, so although it wasn’t publicly discussed, this form of matchmaking was something that people often turned to. The first non-religious agency appeared in London in 1825. It still matched based on class and was largely used by men who were looking for
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INTRO
- Apr 3, 2017
- 1 min
Men's views on dating
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
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INTRO
- Dec 20, 2016
- 4 min
2nd January predicted to be THE busiest day of 2017 for dating agencies
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
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INTRO
- Nov 2, 2016
- 1 min
Waters Corporation signs up with INTRO
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
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INTRO
- Oct 24, 2016
- 2 min
An insight into internet dating
A recent article in the Daily Mail will resonate with many people who have experienced internet dating. Fantastically, Stella Grey's story has a happy ending and she has found love just when she was about to give up after two years of disappointment. Over the two years, 52 year old Stella sent hundreds of messages, had dozens of conversations and went on 56 dates. She feels that a middle-aged woman often has a hard time at online dating, judged insufficiently attractive by m
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