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How to help your friend find love

<p>It’s a familiar scenario: your friend is unattached and you’ve found the perfect gentleman or lady for them. Getting them together should be easy, right? In fact, getting involved in something as personal as a friend’s love life is tricky and potentially catastrophic for the friendship. So take heed of our advice next time you want to match make so it all goes smoothly.  </p> <p><strong>Ask permission</strong></p> <p>Don’t presume that your friend is unhappy being single or is even looking for love. Many people are content on their own especially if the love of their life has passed so find out if he or she is actually looking or ready to get back in the dating game. You may have the best intentions but if they don’t want your help, your actions may be seen as meddling.</p> <p><strong>Be thoughtful</strong></p> <p>Don’t just set your friend up with the first single person you know. They aren’t going to click just because they are both unattached! Think about your friend’s personality, their interests, hobbies, lifestyle, and what they want out of a relationship. Of course, you can’t foresee if sparks will fly but at least if you’ve chosen carefully, they will get along and may even be friends. On the other hand, if you’ve set your up friend without much consideration, they might be offended or insulted that you chose poorly for them.</p> <p><strong>Do your research</strong></p> <p>Find out what you can about the potential date for your friend. Appearances can be deceiving so ask around and find out what they are like, background, reputation and history. You don’t want to set your friend up with a dodgy person!</p> <p><strong>Encourage but don’t push</strong></p> <p>Encourage your friend to get out there but don’t push them. You may think they’re ready but only they will know. If you’ve set them up with someone, you might feel like you’ve got some say in the relationship but don’t interfere – it’s up to them now.</p> <p><strong>Manage expectations</strong></p> <p>Manage your friend’s expectations. Don’t tell them how amazing or perfect the person you found is as that puts unnecessary pressure on a relationships that hasn’t even begun. Similarly, just because you think they will hit it off doesn’t mean they will. Don’t take it personally - your friend will love you anyway for trying to make them happy.</p>

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Some of the best love quotes of all time

<p>Go on, admit it. You’re just a little bit in love with the idea of love. From rom-coms to romantic books and even the fuzzy feeling of falling in love, it is true, love does make the world go round.</p> <p>Here is a selection of the most iconic quotes from movies, books and poets that is sure to make you swoon.</p> <p>“You know you’re in love when you don’t want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” - Dr. Seuss</p> <p>"Love is too weak a word for what I feel. I luuurve you, you know, I loave you, I luff you, two F's, yes I have to invent, of course I do, don't you think I do?" - Woody Allen from <em>Annie Hall</em></p> <p>"It was a million tiny little things that, when you added them all up, they meant we were supposed to be together… and I knew it." - Tom Hanks from <em>Sleepless In Seattle</em></p> <p>“You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope...I have loved none but you.” - Jane Austen from <em>Persuasion</em></p> <p>“If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day so I never have to live without you.” - A. A. Milne</p> <p>“Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead. The consciousness of loving and being loved brings a warmth and a richness to life that nothing else can bring.” - Oscar Wilde</p> <p>“The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.” - Ewan McGregor, <em>Moulin Rouge</em></p> <p>"You complete me." - Tom Cruise, <em>Jerry Maguire</em></p> <p>“Hear my soul speak: the very instant that I saw you, did my heart fly to your service.” - Shakespeare, <em>The Tempest</em></p> <p>“I don’t ask you to love me always like this, but I ask you to remember. Somewhere inside me there’ll always be the person I am to-night.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald, <em>Tender is the Night</em></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

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5 signs you're ready to start dating again

<p>Dealing with a breakup or a loss of a loved one is tough and takes time. It might not seem likely but at some point you may feel like getting back in the “game”. It can be hard to figure out exactly when you are ready to pursue another romantic relationship though. For many people, the thought of dating can be daunting if you’ve been out of the dating world for a long time. But remember there’s a big bright world out there with many wonderful people ready to make your acquaintance. Here are some signs that you might be ready to meet somebody new.</p> <p><strong>You have let go</strong></p> <p>This is the hardest thing to do but once you have truly let go then you are ready to start dating again. Whether you are widowed or divorced, you need to let yourself grieve. There is no time limit and it can be a painful process but there will come a day where you feel like you’re ready to make new memories. This may mean you no longer feel betrayed, hurt or angry. It might mean you know your loved one is gone so now you can look to the future. If you are still thinking of the past, you won’t be ready to give a new relationship a proper go. Think of what the future and the dating world will open up for you. </p> <p><strong>You are at peace alone</strong></p> <p>Are you independent and happy to be alone? Sometimes after a breakup we become dependent on others to fill our time or our sense-of-self has been lost in being a couple for such a long time. Being at peace with yourself is about having a life that it not only yours but one you are satisfied with. After all, how can you be a partner to someone if you aren’t content with your life? It may seem strange but once you are comfortable with being alone, you are ready to meet somebody new. Remember you want to start dating, you don’t need too!</p> <p><strong>You know what you want</strong></p> <p>You don’t have to have everything figured out but it’s important you have an idea of want you want out of life moving forward. This can help you determine what you want (and don’t want) out of a new relationship. When you know what you want in life, the future and a companion, you’ll be able to see much clearer when you’ve found the person for you!</p> <p><strong>You are doing it for the right reasons  </strong></p> <p>The only reason you should begin dating again is if you are genuinely looking to meet someone new. You need to be honest with yourself – if you are looking to fill the void, a confidence boost, make somebody jealous, replace an old partner or afraid to be alone – you aren’t ready to start dating. Dating for the wrong reasons usually ends in disappointment and hurt.</p> <p><strong>Your friends and families tell you</strong></p> <p>After a painful loss or break-up, it’s common to get comfortable in a routine. You might think “that’s it” or it’s “too hard” even when family and friends are telling you to get back out there. It’s not the easiest thing to hear and you might think you know best, but sometimes your loved ones can see things you can’t. If your family and friends (who know you best) think you might be ready to start dating again, it might be the gentle push you need to go out and mingle! </p>

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