How To Tell Your Best Friend You’re Falling In Love With Them

One day you're best friends and just kicking back discussing world affairs. The next, you're fantasizing about his or her lips and you realize that you're falling in love with your best friend. Oh no! You're probably confused about this sudden shift in your feelings and wondering what to do next. First of all, most people cite fear over losing their friendship as the main reason for not telling a friend their feelings.

However, look at it in reverse. If your friend were to tell you he was in love with you and you didn't reciprocate the feelings, would you throw out the baby with the bathwater? Of course not. Instead, you'd do your best to re-assure the friend that you loved them but just not in that way. It might be awkward for a little while, but ultimately, your friendship would continue.

Before you break the news to your friend, you want to lay the ground work before breaking the upcoming news. Do some semi-romantic things for them that you might not have done in the past. For example, invite them over for dinner and do the cooking yourself. Suggest a walk after dinner and talk about more in depth topics like your hopes and dreams for the future. Encourage them to talk about theirs too so that you know if you're compatible in your desires for the future.

The next step is to let your friend know how you feel about them. No, you don't want to do it in a casual way or jokingly. They may not get the hint. Take some time when the two of you are alone and in private to tell them how over time your feelings have changed. Tell them you've suddenly begun to see them in a different light and could see a romantic future for the two of you, if they might feel the same way.

Then, you need to back off and give your friend some time to digest what you've just told them. Don't push them or make them feel like you need to have an answer immediately. They may never have considered the proposition before and may just need to evaluate their own feelings a bit. Don't take their silence as a no. Just respect their decision making time.

Regardless of what happens, you have nothing to lose by telling your best friend your feelings and everything to gain.

What should I add/remove to/from my dating site profile?

There is intense competition for attention on online dating sites. This can be gleaned in the weight and importance given by online dating experts and advisers on dating profiles.

There are numerous articles on the web giving tips and advices on how to make a great online dating profile to increase the chances of responses and consequently finding the ideal online partner. Recommendations range from the usual generalities of honesty, creativity, and simplicity to tips on supercharging your photos. Specific suggestions on profile contents, however, are quite limited.

There are millions of people who join online dating sites and only a small percentage can express themselves effectively given the virtual limitations of the internet in particular and of written communication in general. Taking into consideration all the good-meaning advices on how to create a great online dating profile, what are the specific contents that should be added to or removed from one? An online dating profile should always have that unique, catchy and funny headline.

Dating, whether online or offline is basically selling yourself to other people; online dating profile, therefore, should be your marketing pitch. And just like those advertisement one-liners that successfully lodge themselves in our consciousness, your online dating profile should include an attention-grabbing headline that would make people interested enough to keep on reading about you and hopefully want to get to know you more. Instead of saying that you are “funny and have a great sense of humour” in exactly those words, write a catchy headline that shows you ARE funny and have a great sense of humour.

Dating Profile Headlines

Here are some examples of catchy and humorous headlines -- “Willing to lie about how we met!”, “Blondes have more fun but brunettes nag less often,” “Well preserved but not yet pickled” or “Some will, some won’t. Some do, some don’t. I might!” These headlines are definitely more attention-grabbing than “single male seeking single female”, “let’s get together”, “try me”, or “nice girl seeking nice boy” which belong more to those tiny boxed ads in the newspaper classifieds.

Although an online dating profile should not be a shortened version of your curriculum vitae since you’re looking for a date and not seeking employment, particulars about yourself should be included. Things which would help your prospective dates get a clearer picture of who you are without inviting security-risks on your part. Not offering information apart from your age or gender could add a touch of mystery, but it might also be a deterrent. If you are a divorcee with children, it is one fact that should be important enough to be mentioned in your profile.

Of course you don't have to reveal where you currently live if you don't want to, but mentioning the places you have lived in or at least visited would add another facet to your profile. You would widen the list of people who would get interested in you as you establish possible connections and similarities with them.

You need not write your whole career history and life’s plans but you could give at least an idea of what your profession (if any) is or has been. If you usually tell people you meet in a bar or at a party what it is that you do, then include it in your profile. Remember to be brief and not blabber on about the details.

Profiles & Personalities

Since dating and the possibility of relationships are the main objectives of online dating, communication plays a major key. The inclusion of the languages you speak should be included so any language barrier could be avoided and you establish a wider net of possible compatibilities.

Aside from mentioning the things that you like, you should also list some of your pet peeves. Mentioning pet peeves or the things that you don’t like should be stated in a less negative way. Avoid such phrases as “I definitely hate” or “I’m annoyed with...” Only include those that are of significance to you and not list things that would make you sound like a whiner.

Online dating profiles are both a sales pitch and a wanted ad rolled into one. It is equally important to mention the qualities you are looking for in an online date. The most important thing to keep in mind is to include age, appearance, communication and other response filters. If you are looking for people within a certain age bracket, possessing certain physical attributes and communication styles, you should say so. This way, you convey that you are the type of person who knows what he or she wants. Of course, do this in a non-offending manner.

As for using a screen name, try to come up with one that is equally remarkable and fascinating as your headline. If you couldn’t find something uniquely appealing, use your initials as a safe bet.

What should not be included in an online dating profile, then? For one, remove any sexual innuendos in your profile. It is a big turn off for many online dating site users. Sexual innuendos would only cheapen your whole profile. They are best left unsaid.

Do away with unimportant details like your favourite ice cream flavour, your favourite colour, or other trivial information. You are writing an online dating profile not answering a series of questions in a magazine for fourteen year olds.

Photo Personals

Lastly, take that lewd photo away. If you are to upload a photo of yourself (and not someone else’s), choose a decent one that is both pleasing and appealing. You might be surprised to learn that most people find vulgarity and lewdness to be unattractive.

In creating your online dating profile with the above points in mind, always do so in a positive, upbeat and constructive tone. The bottom line is, you should create a profile that describes you as you really are and not a made-up ideal person. Make yourself sound interesting without inventing and embellishing. After all, you would not want to be conned yourself, would you?

Online Dating Scams – 419 Advance Fee Fraud

How to enjoy internet dating without being conned

For as long as there have been online dating sites there have also been those who seek to exploit others for financial gain. Many dating sites do not warn you of the dangers, but we believe that everyone should be aware of the small but significant risk in order that they can continue to enjoy online dating safe in the knowledge that they can recognise a con artist when they are contacted by one.

First, let’s take a look at the infamous Nigerian or West African 419 scam.

The 419 Fraud – What it is and how it works

The 419 scam involves convincing the unsuspecting victim that they should send some money to the scammer as by doing so it will ensure the transfer of much greater wealth. For this reason this scam is also referred to the as the Advanced Fee Fraud (AFF).

This scam has been attempted millions of times in spam emails sent around the world to individuals and to businesses, not just in online dating. However, the criminals realised that the personal nature of online dating sites in which people open themselves up to communicate with others meant that there was a greater chance of the victims falling for the con.

The scam begins with an email or letter containing a story about funds that are locked in an account abroad. The sender will usually identify themselves as a professional or military person or perhaps a politician, and the reason the funds are supposedly free for the taking is often due to the recent death of a wealthy person with no claimants on the estate.

The sender explains that a mutual business associate has suggested that the target might be willing to be the recipient of these funds in exchange for a generous commission. If the target falls for the story then the scammer further explains that they need a small money transfer of a few thousand pounds or dollars in order to pay for certain expenses. The target transfers the money in expectation of the greater reward and then all communication ceases.

Key Points:

• Be alert for any such story or any variations of it
• Be cautious of anyone claiming to be from Nigeria, Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and other west African countries seeking to gain your attention and trust
• Never agree to transfer money abroad
• Never reveal any personal information, particularly bank account details

The 419 Fraud – Online Dating

Scammers join online dating sites because they know that the members of such sites are actively looking for contact with total strangers. They know that the site members are open to approaches from others and they also know that they may be more emotionally vulnerable and therefore easier to manipulate.

Not all online dating site administrators are vigilant enough to weed out the fake profiles and those who have criminal intent within their site’s membership. It is an ongoing process of prevention (stopping such individuals joining in the first place), and taking action when such persons are identified. For this reason a fee paying site which uses the revenue to pay for full time administrative staff is sometimes a better option than totally free online dating sites as they are trained and employed to carry out the necessary checks.

Even so, a scammer can slip through the net and begin an online relationship with someone. At first all seems normal and certain amount of trust is built up. This could take weeks or even months as the scammer will be doing the same on several dating sites and may not be in any great hurry as he or she knows that eventually their efforts may bear fruit. Once the criminal has gained the trust of the target he/she will gently explain a problem that can be solved with only a small amount of money.

The scammer will describe what appears at face value to be a perfectly plausible situation and the amount of money they need will not be a great deal. It will probably be quite affordable to someone of any means in Europe or America.

Here are some of the more common situations that a scammer might describe:

• I urgently need money to pay for emergency medical treatment for a member of my family.
  
• I am desperate to get to the UK to visit you, but I can’t afford the flight.
  
• I am desperate to fly to XYZ to visit a sick relative.
  
• I am determined to pass my exams but I have run out of money.

There could be many other variations on the above. Whatever the story it will involve the need for some funds to be transferred direct to the scammer. If the target is gullible enough to send the money they will never hear from the scammer again, even if they have been in contact several times a week for many months.

How do you identify a potential scammer or the 419 scam?

Start by examining every detail of the profile and check the particulars of the individual in as many ways as the online dating site allows you to. Pay particular attention to the following:

• Country of origin. Do they admit to being west African, Nigerian, Ghanaian etc.?
• Standard of English. Does it seem likely that English is their first language based on what they have added to their profile?
• Profile photos. Does the photo look genuine? Could it be a picture of a model stolen from another site? Does it look posed or fake?
• Sob stories. Has the person contacted you suddenly with some tale of woe or a dire emergency? Are they pleading for help and appealing to your emotional vulnerability?
• Email address. Do they immediately ask you to contact them away from the dating site using an email address they have sent you, or do they ask you for your email address?

One of the above alone may not be enough to prove that you are in contact with a scammer. Not everyone from west Africa is out to scam you and there are many genuine and honest people from all over the world who join online dating sites in order to meet people in Europe and the USA. However, two or more of the above might suggest that you should proceed cautiously.

What to do if you think you are in touch with a scammer

Perhaps having read the above you are now suspicious of one of your contacts and you are beginning to wonder if you have become too trusting of an individual.

Perhaps you have now realised that you have become the victim of a scam and you have already sent some money. Either way there are steps you can take to put and end to this and to minimise the damage to your wallet and to your heart.

• Do NOT send any (more) money. This is the first, last, and Golden Rule.
• Do NOT feel guilty. You have done nothing wrong and you have nothing to be ashamed of.
• Do NOT continue to communicate with the scammer. This can be more difficult than it sounds if you are naturally courteous but you must resist the urge to respond.
• Inform the dating site administrators and keep a record of all the correspondence you have had with the scammer. Pass on theses details to the administrators. Such information might be useful in tracking the person or even as evidence in the event of a criminal prosecution.

Sadly, if you have already sent money to one of these criminals there is very little chance of you recovering your funds, but a crime has been committed so you should inform the Police. By doing so you may prevent some other person becoming a victim in a similar way. The Police are aware of this type of fraud and have specialist teams who investigate them

Surely it’s the online dating site’s responsibility to prevent such activity!

A reputable online dating site will do as much as humanly possible to prevent scammers from joining the site, and they will follow up any reports of suspicious activity. They will use IP address filtering techniques to prevent people from certain countries joining the site and they will employ other security measures to maintain the integrity of the site.

However, even the best online dating sites cannot be responsible for what passes between two individuals who build up a relationship in which trust develops and which leads on to a fraud. Members themselves have to remain alert to the warning signs.

Poorly run online dating sites may have few or no checks at all so make sure you use sites which are professionally run and managed.

Keep your heart and your wallet out of harm’s way

Everything we do in live involves an element of risk. From crossing the road, driving the car, travelling abroad, or carrying out some DIY in the house, we expose ourselves to a myriad of risks in all kinds of ways.

Online dating does also involve some risk but just as you can minimise the dangers in all other areas of your life you can also keep the risk of being scammed to a minimum by remaining alert to the warning signs.

Meanwhile, continue to enjoy your online dating experiences as the rewards far outweigh the risks!

More information:

• Advance Fee Fraud – an explanation given by Wikipedia
• Advance Fee Fraud – Paying money for a promise of wealth (419 Fraud) – Metropolitan Police website
• Scambusters 419 – insight into the way the 419 con artists operate.
• 419 Eater – a site which takes the novel approach of beating the scammers at their own game.

UK women seeking single men online

Are you really ready to start dating again?
The first question to ask yourself before embarking on the quest for a mate is “Am I ready?” Success in finding that special guy depends on the answer being a resounding “Yes!” Take the time needed to do some serious soul searching prior to looking for a man. Be sure that you are over all past relationships so that you can start fresh without danger of old baggage coming between you and your new love interest. Ensuring that you are fully ready to pursue a healthy, adult relationship before jumping back into the dating scene demonstrates a high level of personal integrity and a deep respect for the other person.

Measure your self-confidence
Men who are attracted to timid women are often over-bearing and looking for someone that they can control. To attract an emotionally healthy and mature man, you must have self-confidence. If you find that you are lacking in this area, work to develop your self-esteem before you begin dating. There is no sense wasting valuable time cultivating a relationship if either party has issues that need to be addressed. Becoming confident in yourself will assist in making wise choices once you start dating. Possessing the self-confidence to realistically assess a potential mate and discern whether that person is compatible and appropriate will reduce the potential for future heartache.

Your body sends out signals
Body language speaks louder than words, letting others know lot about a person without even speaking. Evaluate your body language, asking a trusted friend to help, if necessary. What image do you project to others? Are you showing the world that you are a confident and valuable person? Or do you need to work on projecting the image you desire?

There is no substitute for good posture and direct eye contact. Stand tall and look your date in the eye. Demonstrate respect and insist on receiving the same. Be attentive when he’s talking and expect to be treated in kind. Lean forward slightly to more fully engage in the conversation. Do not tolerate rudeness or inappropriate behaviour. Body language is an extremely powerful tool; use it to your best advantage.

Keep your wits (and your humour) about you
When beginning to date, it is very easy to be carried away by emotion. The new love interest often takes on an importance completely out of proportion, overshadowing other areas of one’s life. Do not let this happen! Enjoying the emotional high of a new relationship is fine but guard against being totally swept away.

At the outset of the relationship, keep in mind that this man may be around a very long time. In fact, it’s possible he may be around too long! Keep a healthy perspective in any budding relationship and keep things light. Move slowly, allowing the relationship to blossom naturally. Maintain contact with friends and do things alone, as well. Avoid building your entire life around another person.

Dealing with rejection
Few things in life are more devastating that being dumped. The initial reaction is shock and disbelief, which quickly changes to anger and hurt. When a love relationship ends, try to focus on the big picture and see it as an opportunity for self-improvement and growth. Allow yourself to feel the pain but work to move beyond it to a place of peace and acceptance. Use this time to examine your life and determine what you want to do and be.

Sometimes rejection comes early in a relationship, possibly even on a first date. Do not take this personally. The purpose of dating is to find mutual compatibility. Lack of attraction on the part of either party is no reflection on the value of the other person. Always keep in mind that the closing of one door simply allows for the opening of another.

Online Dating Fulfills The Destiny Of Two Singletons

It Was Meant To Be

A friend of mine is in love.  She’s head over heels.  She and her new man have recently come back from a romantic weekend away in Edinburgh.  They’ve been going out for about six months now and everything is looking very rosy indeed.  They met on an online dating site.

A year ago, Sarah was single and jobless.  Her long term relationship with her over-bearing and sometimes abusive boyfriend had thankfully, albeit it painfully, come to an end.  At around the same time, she was made redundant.  She went through a short period of anxiety, grief and unhappiness, but, being a naturally very bubbly person, soon turned her situation into a positive – a whole new life beckoned; a chance to start again with who knew what exciting encounters around the corner.

Within a couple of months, she had secured a new job in London.  Rather than commuting the hour to work, she decided to brave it and at the ripe age of 43, rented a room in a flat in Putney.  She was branching out, trying new things, meeting new people.  Never a fan of internet dating, her landlady, Debbie convinced her to join the site she was on and she went on a few dates.  They were alright.  No one special came through but at least now she realised that there were some nice people out there in cyber land.  One night, Debbie had a date and all went well.  She introduced him briefly to Sarah and she gave Debbie the thumbs up.  Although Debbie was very keen, much to her disappointment, nothing came of the date with Simon, and Sarah thought no more of it.

A few weeks later, Sarah tried again to find a suitable match on the dating site.  Her job was going well, she had great friends around her and her confidence was starting to shine through again.  But there was just one thing missing, a relationship.  She logged on and checked her messages.  One profile stood out for her and she started communicating with him.  They got on very well, seemed to share all the same interests, had the same sense of humour and banter.  When she clicked on the photo, she thought she recognised him, but wasn’t quite sure and thought, ‘What the hell, he sounds good fun,’ and they arranged to meet.

When she got to the meeting place, a wine bar in Fulham, Sarah realised why his picture was familiar.  It was Simon, Debbie’s previous internet date.  It was him whose profile she had matched up with completely randomly and within a very short time, they fell madly in love. Sarah and Simon were amazed that of all the profiles that had attracted them, they ended up with someone they had already met – a sure sign that something special was about to happen.  That was six months ago and after spending their first romantic weekend away together, they’re now planning their first long holiday.  Sarah couldn’t be happier.  There’s only one slight problem, how do they break the news to Debbie?

ISO LTR? GSOH? Online Dating Abbreviations

If you are new to online dating, you have probably noticed many abbreviations sprinkled throughout people's profiles. These seemingly random combinations of letters can tell you a lot about an individual, but you need to figure out what they mean first. Here are a few of the most commonly used online dating abbreviations. Learn these abbreviations and you will be able to avoid those potential matches who are still LITPB (Living in their parents' basement!).

Ethnic Origins & Religious Beliefs

Many online daters indicate their race with an abbreviation. They use W for white, B for black, A for Asian, NA for Native American and H for Hispanic. Religious affiliation is indicated similarly. J stands for Jewish, LDS stands for Latter Day Saints or Mormon, and C stands for Christian.

Sexual Orientation

There are also abbreviations that explain sexual preference. BI means bi-sexual, and G means gay. Usually, straight individuals will not use any special abbreviations to let you know that they are heterosexual.

Status & Lifestyle

Sometimes, abbreviations can let you know a lot about someone's background and lifestyle. A D on a profile usually means divorced. If they occasionally indulge in recreational drugs, they will let you know by putting a 420 somewhere in their description. Social drinkers or light drinkers identify themselves with a SD or LD. If an individual does not smoke, they might let you know that fact by writing NS. Usually non-smokers indicate that they are seeking a fellow non-smoker.

Characteristics

In addition to letting you know a little bit about themselves, online daters use abbreviations to let you know what type of person they are looking for. HWP means Height Weight Proportional, indicating that they want someone who is reasonably in shape. SI means that they want someone with similar interests. GSOH means good sense of humor, something that is necessary in any relationship. ISO means in search of. So if a dater writes MISOWGHOH, that means he is looking for a woman with a good sense of humor.

Not everyone on a dating site is looking for a long term relationship. If they are looking for a long term relationship, they will indicate that by writing ISOLTR. Sometimes people just want a STR, or short term relationship. Others are looking for something even more serious. MM stands for marriage minded, so you should only contact that individual if you are ready for a very long term commitment.

Online daters even use abbreviations to let potential matches know what they like in the bedroom. BDSM or SM means that they are looking for some kinky sadomasochistic fun. One abbreviation that is showing up more frequently on dating sites is GGG. This abbreviation, coined by sex columnist Dan Savage, means Good, Giving, Game, meaning that you are willing to indulge a partner's fantasies, even if those fantasies might not be your exact cup of tea in the sack.

Think of these dating abbreviations like little clues that need to be deciphered. Your prize for figuring out the puzzle might just be finding the love of your life.

Here's a list we've managed to compile from profiles we've seen and on various places on the web.  If you know of any more then please let us know using the Comments form below.

• A :  Asian
• B :  Black
• BI : Bisexual
• BIF: Bisexual Female
• BIM :  Bisexual Male
• BIMF :  Bisexual Married Female
• BIMM :  Bixesual Married Male
• BDSM :  Bondage, Discipline, Sadism, and/or Masochism
• BBW : Big Beautiful Woman
• BHM: Big Handsome or Hunky Man
• CPL :  Couple
• D: Divorced
• DDF : Drug and Disease Free
• DTE :  Down to Earth
• DWF : Divorced White Female
• DWM : Divorced White Male
• F2F : Face to Face
• GGG : Good at Giving Game
• GSOH : Good Sense of Humour
• H :  Hispanic
• HWP : Height and Weight are in Proportion
• ISO : In Search Of
• IRL : In Real Life
• J :  Jewish
• K :  Kids
• N/K :  No kids
• LD :  Light Drinker
• LDS: Latter Day Saints
• L :  Lesbian
• LTR : Long Term Relationship
• LFG :  Looking For a Group
• LSD :  Latter Day Saints
• LGBT : Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender
• M4M : Men For Men
• M4W : Men For Women
• MBA : Married But Available
• MM : Married Men or Marriage Minded (be sure to determine which!)
• MNC : Married, No Children
• MWC : Married With Children
• NSA : No Strings Attached
• NS or N/S :  Non Smoker
• PF : Professional Female
• PM :  Professional Male
• RL :  Real Life
• SALT : Single and Loving It (shouldn't that be SALI?)
• SBF : Single Black Female
• SBM : Single Black Male
• SCF : Single Christian Female
• SCM : Single Christian Male
• SD :  Social Drinker
• SGL :  Single
• SI :  Similar Interests
• SWF :  Single White Female or (Straight White Female)
• TDH :  Tall Dark and handsome
• TS :  Transsexual
• TV : Transvestite
• W/E : Well Endowed (yeah - right!)
• WLTM : Would Like To Meet
• VBD :  Very Bad Date
• W :  Widowed or White
• WAA :  Will Answer All

A little bit of TLC can be tough love

TLC in a relationship – and this stands for trust, love and commitment – are sometimes tough to give if you have suffered hurt in the past but are even tougher when you find your new partner still has an active online dating profile.

After all, you have given yourself body and soul and they can’t even offer a small commitment like making themselves unavailable while they are with you, so what’s the deal?

Well, men and women think differently about TLC.

Don’t fall victim to self-denial

If you are a woman and your guy is still flashing ‘I’m here come and get me’ online, then you need to check out why.

Of course, he’ll say he forgot, but you just know that he’s probably not telling the truth. You’ll try self-denial, telling yourself it doesn’t matter anyway and you can’t believe he’ll do anything to hurt you.

All the time, deep down, you know he’s a loser and you’re wasting your time.

For guys, knowing she’s flirting with other guys and that they find her attractive is a turn on. They know she’s committed them and wouldn’t stray.

The best way to resolve what’s going on if you are not happy is to ask him what’s the deal. After all, he’s either with you or he’s not. If you’re scared to ask, perhaps that denial is kicking in again because you already know the answer is he’s not.

Fun flirting is no harm to a strong relationship

If he really is devoted to you and isn’t looking for an escape route, then suggest he switches off his profile and if he gets a kick out of other guys flirting with you, keep yours on, but with the proviso you make sure he’s about when you sign in to any sites.

Then, if you find his profile is reactivated after that, he needs to have a good explanation at the ready.

In an open and honest relationship, both of you should have the confidence and security in the other to know just how much TLC to give and expect.

If you don’t, perhaps you ought to be looking at whether the relationship really is for you.

Rom Com Movies for Valentine’s Day

Settling down to a romantic film comedy on a night out at the cinema is a favourite way to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

To make the point, the latest movie rom com, called Valentine’s Day, is out on February 12 in cinemas up and down the country.

Starring a ton of Hollywood stars, including Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Jennifer Garner, Shirley MacLaine, Bradley Cooper, Ashton Kutcher, Eric Dane, Jamie Foxx and Queen Latifah, the film looks at the lives of a number of people in Los Angeles and how their lives affect everyone else’s on February 14.

Another deeper romantic story out on film for Valentine’s is Dear John, starring Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried as star-crossed lovers.

It’s one of those boy meets girl stories where the boy loses girl and goes off to find she’s married but they still love each other…all against the backdrop of New York on 9/11.

For those who like an oddball take on romance, Jim Carrey and Euan McGregor team up for I Love You, Phillip Morris about a convict who loves his cell mate so much he keeps breaking out of prison to be with him.

If any of these fail to light the fire of romance, then consider a night on the sofa with a DVD.

For her – well the list is endless, starting with ABBA and finishing with Zoolander

For him – try As Good As It Gets or the hit-and-miss comedy Zack and Miri Make A Porno. Don’t worry it isn’t exactly what it seems!

If you are looking for someone to snuggle with on Valentine’s Day, then a quick look at Love Services members’ profiles for film lovers should do the trick.

Meeting for a drink and a film is an easy way to get to know someone – and there‘s not a lot of difficult talking involved!

Before the movie, you have the movie you plan to see plus your favourite films and stars to chat about, and afterwards, the movie you have just seen.

The Ten Worst Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

You know the world’s gone barking mad when the best gift suggestions on offer for Valentine’s Day are a pizza made from chocolate and a silver plated engraved Rolo as sweet ways to express your feelings.

Browsing the net for love token suggestions shows just how desperate some stores are at cashing in on that special day.  Take buying a pole-dancing lesson for your loved one for £30 or you can join in for £60.  The last time most of us got our legs that high was going up stairs.

The fact is, he or she should not really need you to say you love them. They should already know.  Worst Valentine’s gifts include a spud and a bag of lentils

That doesn’t mean ignoring Valentine’s Day, but don’t go online and grab an outlandish gift when you could spend the same money on a cosy night in – or out – for two.

Saying ‘I love you’ by spending a great evening together doing what she likes is much better than scouring the internet for some junk present that’ll lie unwanted in a drawer.

The ten worst Valentine's Day gift ideas

(according to one store’s (Buyagift) survey of 1,000 women of various ages)

1. Kitchen bin

2. Screw driver set

3. Washing up gloves

4. Vacuum cleaner

5. Ironing board with an iron

6. Clay pigeon trap

7. Bag of lentils

8. Stolen flowers

9. An IOU

10. Tea towels

No one seems to have asked men about their best or worst Valentine’s gifts, although the same site that carried out the survey for women above says one man commented he once received a potato for Valentine’s Day.

All you really want for Valentine’s Day is your soul mate (but a treat would be nice too!)

For her, anything based around love-shaped sweets could be a no-no unless she's got a strong sentimental streak, so choose something a bit more grown up like a spa day pampering treat.

For him, just because it’s silver-plated or some sort of novelty game doesn’t necessarily cut the mustard, so how about a day driving a Ferrari, or a trial flight in a light aircraft or balloon?

In the end though you both want the same – each other – to make Valentine’s Day extra special, but if you just have to buy something that makes the day complete try one of the many present ideas from Buyagift.co.uk

Amusing Online Dating Profile Headlines

If you are new to the experience of online dating, then you may have concerns about writing a profile that will stand out amongst the many others listed on matchmaking websites. Since many people consider "a sense of humour" to be one of the most desirable qualities in a partner, you can increase the likelihood of your online dating profile receiving numerous views by writing an amusing headline. When you add a touch of wit to your profile headline, you are presenting yourself as a fun-loving, warm, and friendly person whom others will enjoy meeting and spending time with. Follow these tips when creating an amusing title for your personal dating profile:

Highlight Your Interests

You can easily be inspired to write amusing online dating profile headlines when you focus on your favourite interests or activities. For example, if you enjoy bungee jumping, you can catch the attention of a like-minded suitor with a witty headline such as "Bungee Jumper Looking To Dive Into The Dating World!"

Are you fond of cats? Title your profile with a feline-friendly statement: "Cat Owner Hopes To Meet Purr-fect Companion". You can also highlight your professional interests in a humorous manner with profile headlines such as "Banker Seeks To Invest In A Loving Relationship".

Use Engaging Text

The headline of your dating profile is the "first impression" that fellow readers will receive, so when taking a humorous approach, try to use words that are eye-catching and engaging. Rather than using a generic headline such as "Man Seeking Woman Who Likes Comedy Films", give your text some polish by substituting a phrase such as "Comedy Film Buff Seeks Light-Hearted Lady To Share Popcorn And Laughs". Compose a fun and original headline so that your dating profile can be noticed.

Be Concise

Your headline is meant to be a brief overview of your dating profile, therefore, you should refrain from packing too much detail into one phrase or sentence. An amusing headline is enjoyable for potential love interests to read, but try not to create a rambling line of text by including every humorous element that crosses your mind. Write a brief and snappy profile headline, and incorporate additional fun facts into the profile itself.

When creating amusing online dating profile headlines, you have many options available in regard to style and word choice. For best results in getting a good number of responses, choose a headline that conveys a sincere and approachable tone. Though humour exists in many forms, try not to present yourself in a sarcastic or overbearing way--strive for a lightly amusing quality, and you are certain to make compatible respondents smile, laugh, and send replies!

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