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Hooking up in Portsmouth

April 16, 2021• City

Portsmouth Date Ideas: Coffee, Art or a Meal Without the Pressure

Casual dating in Portsmouth can be as simple as a coffee, a gallery visit or a meal you have both chosen. If you are hoping to hook up...

going out with single mums

April 13, 2021• Tips for flirting

Dating a Single Mum: Making Plans and Respecting Family Boundaries

Dating a single mum means getting to know a person who also has parenting responsibilities. It does not tell you whether she wants casual...

Hooking up in Northampton

April 8, 2021• City

Northampton Date Ideas: Pizza, Independent Cinema and a Special Dinner

Northampton date ideas work best when you decide how much time you actually want together. A café lunch suits a first meeting with someone...

Hooking up in Newcastle

April 1, 2021• City

Casual Dating in Newcastle: Quayside or Ouseburn for Your First Date?

Hooking up in Newcastle upon Tyne starts with finding someone who wants the same kind of connection, not picking a bar where sex is...

How to get your first date with Shag

March 29, 2021• Tips for flirting

Your First Online Date: From a Good Chat to a Clear Plan

A first online date starts with two people choosing to meet. There is no profile trick that guarantees a date on the day you join Shag, and...

Hooking up in Dudley

March 25, 2021• City

Dating in Dudley: Café Deals, Pub Dinners and Black Country Days Out

Dating in Dudley can mean a quick daytime lunch, a proper pub dinner or several hours exploring Black Country history. Those are different...

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