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.
A partner is for life, not just for Christmas
Despite the growing number of single people that aim to settle down just for cuffing season, it’s important to remember that a partner is for life not just for Christmas. Here's why...
Dating by design: why matchmaking isn’t just for the over 40s
It’s a myth, universally accepted that matchmaking is for the over 40s. We discuss how a matchmaker can help if you’re under 40, read on...
Are you guilty of dating for the cuffing season?
How do you avoid falling into the trap of cuffing season? Cuffing refers to the idea of getting ‘handcuffed’ or tied down to one partner during the colder months.
Too many fish in the sea? Here’s why you should only date one person at a time
We look at why dating just one person at a time could actually be the answer to your dating problems and why the talented matchmakers at Ignite Dating prefer this approach.
Why you shouldn't be afraid to make the first move
We're here to explain why you shouldn’t be afraid to make the first move and more importantly, why you shouldn’t judge yourself when you do.
10 signs of true intimacy in a relationship
Read these 10 signs of true intimacy to look out for in your relationship if you're unsure whether you've reached this level with your partner
Matchmaking: is it an art or a science?
Matchmaking is a careful balance between art and science, and we’re going to share with you how the two elements combine in more detail. Read on...
What is Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and how does it help you find love?
The MBTI assessment is a psychometric tool that was created as a way of identifying a person’s personality type, strengths and preferences. We explain how MBTI is used in dating...
5 tips for dating as a widow
When your partner passes away, the idea of dating and finding love again can be unthinkable. However, all is not lost so we’ve pulled together five tips for dating after you’ve lost a partner.
Dating agency lingo and how to find the right agency for you
So, you’ve taken that first step and made the decision to join a dating agency and that’s great news! But how do you go about finding the right one?
5 things I have learnt from building a business in a pandemic
When I look back to 18 months ago when I first launched Ignite Dating, I never could have imagined just how successful it would be after just one year...
7 key signs you need to get a dating coach (and how to find the right one)
Although we all pray that there won't be another lockdown and that there will never be another challenge like this in our lifetime, after the last year we know that nothing is guaranteed. This is why so many have begun preparing for the future, no matter what it might bring.
How to achieve a long-term relationship when you’re a successful businesswoman
We're sharing tips and advice on how you can find love without compromising the life you have established for yourself or the goals you have yet to achieve as a successful businesswoman.
Why you should choose a headhunter matchmaking service over database matching
Depending on what you’re looking for, database matching might work for you – particularly if you are searching for something more casual. But if you’re looking for love and genuine connections, headhunter matchmaking services can be a lot more effective.
How lockdown has caused us to prepare for our future relationships
Although we all pray that there won't be another lockdown and that there will never be another challenge like this in our lifetime, after the last year we know that nothing is guaranteed. This is why so many have begun preparing for the future, no matter what it might bring.
Is it really a deal-breaker? Why some things should remain just a number
Being too focused on specific elements of your criteria is known as mono-manic dating. And we’re here to tell you why sometimes a number should remain just that.
4 reasons you should avoid getting back with your ex at all costs
if you are about to give up on the dating world and go back to a past love, we are here to remind you that if you want something different, you are going to have to do something different
The 5 stages of dating that every couple experiences
We look at the five stages of dating that are attraction, reality, commitment, intimacy and finally, engagement that every couple experiences.
Matchmaking agency expectations vs reality
In this blog, we’re going to look at some useful tips to help you get over your dating nerves and explore how a matchmaker can offer any additional, but necessary, support along the way.
How to get over the nerves of dating
In this blog, we’re going to look at some useful tips to help you get over your dating nerves and explore how a matchmaker can offer any additional, but necessary, support along the way.