Dating & relationship advice from professional matchmakers.
Discover expert dating and relationship advice from the professional matchmakers at Ignite Dating. From understanding relationship compatibility and navigating modern dating trends to building confidence and finding meaningful connections, our latest insights are designed to help you approach dating with greater clarity and find lasting love.
Is your dating attachment style hindering your search for love?
You may have heard about dating attachment styles before, where people use the terms anxious, avoidant and secure to describe the way in which they behave in a relationship – but do you know just how important they are when it comes to finding a relationship that really works for you?
Why lockdown is the ideal time to start your dating journey
If you're determined that you're going to make this lockdown a little bit better than the last one, this could be the perfect time for you to start your dating journey with Ignite Dating.
All I want for Christmas is someone to share it with
When you're single around Christmas time, it can sometimes feel like there’s something missing. Well, it doesn't have to be that way, if you're looking for love this Christmas, we might just be able to help you out!
Dating advice for entrepreneurs
You’re an entrepreneur. You live and breathe your business and this means going above and beyond – for 9-5 read 24/7. But that can take its toll so if you're still feeling like dating as an entrepreneur is almost impossible, let us help you.
Date ideas to help you escape the city
If you've decided it’s time to swap the city for something a little different on your next date, we’ve got just what you need! In this guide, we’ve pulled together a list of some of our favourite alternatives when it comes to dating...
Why September is a good time to start your dating journey
September marks the beginning of autumn; it's the time when children return to school, the leaves begin to change and the air is filled with the smell of pumpkin-spiced lattes.
10 date ideas that are sure to impress
There’s no denying that we've all enjoyed a dinner date at Pizza Express, a long walk in the park or a drink in a sunny pub garden, but there are times when you really want to impress a date and a Sloppy Giuseppe and some dough balls just aren't going to cut it!
Dating Lingo – have you been ghosted?
From going steady in the 80s, to avoiding scrubs in the 90s and looking for your boo in the 00s, dating lingo is always changing and some of the new trends that emerge are entertaining, to say the least!
Body Language and the Nonverbal Signs for Dating
With virtual meetings in the workplace now being commonplace, and having instant access to devices such as smartphones, game consoles, not to mention an almost unlimited choice of television shows, the art of effective communication for dating using body language could almost be said to be an endangered skill. Think again...
Are the dating rules of 2020 the same as 1990?
From making mixtapes to talking for three hours on the landline, getting ready for your date (with the help of your friends) was just as exciting as actually going on it. So what's changed?
9 Things Matchmakers Can Do For You
In the era of dating apps and social media, you might think matchmaking is a bit of an outdated profession. But nothing could be further from the truth, read on...
Dating ideas in Hampshire
You probably know the feeling, that moment when your phone pings with a message from that special someone. It’s enough to fill your stomach with butterflies and put a big smile on your face for the rest of the day...
How to perfect your texting game at the beginning of a relationship
You probably know the feeling, that moment when your phone pings with a message from that special someone. It’s enough to fill your stomach with butterflies and put a big smile on your face for the rest of the day...
What we really want in a partner
You’ve probably been asked on more than one occasion what you look for in a partner. Often the most obvious answers come to mind - you want them to be attractive, funny and kind. But people are complex and no one is perfect, so over the years psychologists and scientists have conducted a lot of research into exactly what men and women are looking for in their significant other.
Summer Dating in Surrey
Despite being so close to London, Surrey is one of England’s most wooded areas with plenty of beautiful outdoor spaces and countryside to be explored. The perfect mix of quintessentially English villages and vibrant metropolitan hubs, it’s a wonderful place to go on a date any time of year.
Has the Coronavirus changed the dating landscape?
You’d be forgiven for feeling like we’ve all been transported back in time to the 1940s (or woken up in a Danny Boyle movie). There’s no one out on the streets, there is ongoing uncertainty about what the future holds and people are stressed about rationing their food and supplies. But we do have one thing that they didn't have back then. Sophisticated technology!
Tips for dating as a single parent
Dating can be complex no matter what your situation, but dating as a single parent can feel even tougher. Whether it’s because your confidence has taken a nosedive, your children take up most of your time or you’ve been put off by the stigma attached to dating as a single parent, throwing yourself back into the dating world can be a daunting prospect.
7 Virtual Date Ideas and the Apps That Can Bring You Together
With the UK on lockdown for the foreseeable future, technology and apps are playing a huge part in keeping us all connected to one another.
Tips for dating during the Coronavirus
The recent lockdown means people have A LOT more time on their hands and not being able to go out and socialise in person has forced thousands to find comfort in their smartphones. And guess what? Dating agencies and apps have seen a huge influx in people looking for love and companionship during these strange times.
Dating after 40 - The 8 mistakes you need to avoid
There’s no denying that dating after 40 is a different experience. You're not as young and carefree as you were in your 20s, you may well have gathered some baggage in your 30s and the dating world is a different place than it once was. But at the end of the day, who knows you better than you?!