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Justin Parfitt - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Justin Parfitt is CEO and Founder of FastLife International, the world's largest multinational speed dating and singles events service.
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- Dating Tips - 5 Signs It's OVER
[Relationships:Conflict] Ending a relationship can be one of the most painful and humiliating experiences you can endure. Should you have seen this coming? The answer to this question is YES. Relationships have certain facets that fall apart leading up to the break up. Here are five classic signs of a relationship ready to crumble.
- Dating Tips - Holiday Date Ideas
[Relationships:Dating] Because the holiday season is so special and unique, there are all sorts of date options available that you normally don't have during the rest of the year. Take the time to check out the following Holiday Dating Ideas.
- Dating Tips - Holiday Fashion Mistakes to Avoid
[Relationships:Dating] During the holidays, the term "nothing to wear" can take on a whole new meaning. From work parties to family gatherings, the holidays are full of possibilities for fashion disasters -- for some people, it's all too much to deal with. However, with a little guidance, you can avoid committing the most common Christmas fashion faux-pas. Look your best this season, by avoiding these three major holiday mistakes.
- Dating Tips - 5 Signs He is Interested in You
[Relationships:Dating] Women hate rejection. Its one thing for a man to be rejected, but let's face it: for females it's a much less frequent occurrence, making it all the more horrific when it happens. Male or female, singles are most often far too indirect or shy in directing their romantic interest. We often send mixed messages because we have no idea what is going on in our own heads, let alone in someone else's. What's needed is a clear set of cues that let you know when a guy is interested.
- Dating Tips - Commitment - 5 Signs That He is Ready
[Relationships:Dating] It's becoming ever more acceptable to be casual versus committing in a relationship. From swinging married couples, to "friends with benefits", the word "relationship" takes on a whole new meaning in modern times. With the current view of relationships so much more relaxed than in the past, it has become easier (with less pressure) for many start up new relationships, and just have fun.
- Dating Advice - What Not to Wear When Meeting Men
[Relationships:Dating] Making a good impression when meeting someone for the first time - be it a first date, a speed dating event, or a night on the town - is crucial. DON'T wear the following on your next first meeting, so ensure you don't accidentally turn away suitors.
- Dating Tips - 5 Traits Guys Look For in a Girl
[Relationships:Dating] Men are as variable as women when it comes to what they find attractive in the other sex. The good news is that when it comes down to character, men are surprisingly consistent. There are certain traits that men find attractive, no matter what age or situation you are in. For the most part, these can be boiled down to 5 important traits guys look for in a girl.
- Dating Tips - Top 10 Worst Traits in a Man
[Relationships:Dating] It's easy to come up with a list of the most desirable or ideal traits for the perfect man, however knowing what women DO NOT want is also key. A recent survey asked women to name what they would consider the least desirable trait for a man to have. Many of the responses were obvious, while others were much more unique and interesting. The more intriguing and helpful responses are listed here.
- Dating Tips - Moving on After a Break Up
[Relationships:Dating] No matter how you look at it, losing someone that was important to you and part of your everyday life is one of the hardest things you can do. Follow our two-part guide for moving on after a break up.
- ToyBoy Dating - Young Men Meeting Women of Experience
[Relationships:Dating] Toy Boy relationships are on the rise. We see it in the media and all around us...why the sudden peak? For many younger single men, the idea of dating single older women is becoming increasingly appealing for a number of reasons. Here, we look at the three main factors contributing to the rise and spread of the Toy Boy phenomena, as well as ways to dip into this exciting and mutually beneficial style of relationship.
- First Date Food - Concentrate on Your Date, Not Your Plate!
[Relationships:Dating] First dates can be nerve wracking. Many people avoid a dinner or food-based first date because it opens tremendous opportunity for messy and embarrassing mishaps. Don't give up on food for your first date. There is a fool-proof way to get through the situation without turning it into a sloppy, food-stained nightmare. Simply choose safe, sexy foods. Try these first-date safe foods for your next first meeting.
- Dating - Lie Busters - 3 Ways to Spot a Liar
[Relationships:Dating] There are little white lies, and then there are whoppers. Little white lies are acceptable, and in fact almost expected on a first date or other nerve-wracking situation. It's the whoppers you want to avoid. Honesty is the basis of every good relationship. For that reason it is important to begin a relationship honestly, and equally important to be able to identify who is lying to you. Use these three lie indicators to separate the liars from the truthful, and keep ahead of the game.
- Dating Tips - What to Wear - 3 Ways to Use This Season's Hottest Accessory to Attract Attention
[Relationships:Dating] Use this summer's hottest trend - the scarf - to your advantage! Whether you love your smile, neck or hips, this trend guarantees to have him loving them too. Use our guide, and wear your scarf in one of three ways to spotlight different areas of your body you want him looking at.
- Dating Scent and Attraction - How Single Women Can Use Fragrance to Attract Men on the First Date
[Relationships:Dating] Scent is extremely important in advertising who you are to the outside world. For singles and especially single daters, secondary messages are particularly important on the first date, where the first impression makes or breaks the night. As scent is a key factor in attraction for many, it is vital to use it properly. Use our fragrance guide to help choose the right perfume to express your personality, to attract the men, and to make the right impression on a first date.
- Dating - How Scent Can Help Single Men on a First Date
[Relationships:Dating] Dating and fragrance: Use the following guide to help choose the scent that will help you make the right impression on a first date. Find the personality trait that you wish to emphasize about yourself, and choose a scent that works along those lines. If you're stumped for an actual brand, start with the suggested brands for each category, and work your way from there.
- Dating - The Fine Art of Flirting - Part 3
[Relationships:Dating] Each speed dating event is an opportunity to witness a variety of flirting techniques in action and it is clear that successful flirts use eye contact as a tool, they're aware of what they're doing and have a distinct strategy. These people just reel in the dates. Getting eye contact wrong can often be very off putting - no one likes people that appear shifty, or being ogled by mad staring eyes! Here are some tips to get eye contact right.
- Dating - The Fine Art of Flirting - Part 2
[Relationships:Dating] Some people claim that the art of flirting is innate, you've either got it or you haven't. However, based on observations of single people attending speed dating events it is clear that people returning a third or fourth time become increasingly popular with the opposite sex. They've learned to be better flirts by becoming more confident. Confidence is the most attractive of all traits and the subject of part 2 of the Fine Art of Flirting.
- Dating - The Fine Art of Flirting, Part 1
[Relationships:Dating] Why do some girls attract all the guys? Because they are power flirts. You can master this fine art - no cosmetic surgery required. You just need to let your body do the talking - turn up the volume on your inner flirt.
- Dating Advice - Fashion Tips for Single Women for Spring 2008
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Dating and meeting new people takes some effort. You can't just roll out of bed, head out to a bar, a party or a speed dating event with a long face and expect to meet a cute guy. You need to look good and make the most of yourself. Follow these fashion tips for spring 2008 and reel in those dates!
- Dating Activities - 5 Fresh Spring Dates!
[Relationships:Dating] The dating dead zone that is winter is nearly over! Finally, we can all shed the itchy wool sweaters and get ready for some dating and long-awaited spring romance. Now that spring is here, and the snow is no longer piled up outside your door, head out and meet new people at bars, singles events or speed dating. As the first encounter turns in to a date, take advantage of the sunshine. A walk in the park can be a little too clichéd, so get inspired and have fun. Here are some options that you'll enjoy - and you'll impress your date with your creativity...
- Speed Dating Tips for Women - How to Dress for a Speed Date and Feel Great!
[Relationships:Dating] Speed Dating is the fast and furious dating trend that has taken the world by storm. In the course of one speed dating event you'll meet more single men than you'd normally meet in a year. With all that potential date material on the line, it's important that you make the most of the situation, put your best foot forward and look the part!
- Dating Through The Freeze! 5 Ways To Warm Up To Your Date
[Relationships:Dating] Winter is upon us and the air is chilly. You wish that you had someone at home with you to get tucked up with under the covers... but unfortunately that's not the case. Instead of moping about with a long face, get out there and get stuck into speed dating, online dating or any one of the countless great activities there are for singles to do these days - think Sex and the City rather than Bridget Jones!
- Dating Resolutions - Is There Luck in Your Cards For 2008?
[Relationships:Dating] When you're single and looking for love, it's inevitable you'll make mistakes along the way. The main thing is to learn from them. At this time of year you can reflect on your dating successes (and failures) while looking forward to your sexiest year ever!
- Dating Advice - Winter Fashion Tips for Single Women
[Relationships:Dating] Whether braving the wind tunnels in downtown Toronto or damp nights in Seattle, keeping warm and looking hot is something single women coast to coast want to capture. Learn how to dress in layers so you're ready for anything, vamp up the makeup and keep warm and look hot, despite the cool temperatures.
- Follow the Five F's to Dating Heaven
[Relationships:Dating] If you're looking for love, then getting past the first date is the initial step. Follow these life-coaching essentials and guaranteed your first date butterflies will be something to look forward to!
- Dating - Want to Date a Colleague? The Office Christmas Party Dating Survival Guide
[Relationships:Dating] Got your eye on the cute guy from marketing? Or have you spent the past few weeks hanging around the water-cooler waiting for the hot receptionist to saunter past...? We all know they are "out of bounds", mixing business with pleasure and all that, but as that's unlikely to stop the majority of us, let's work with it.
- Speed Dating - Post Event Etiquette
[Relationships:Singles] If you're thinking of participating in a speed dating event or you've already been to one, you're probably full of questions about post speed dating etiquette. Should you follow the usual dating rules... can't look too keen, wait at least 3 days to call, don't be too available... Who approaches whom? What do you say?
- Speed Dating Tips For Men - What To Say, And What Not To Say, To Your Dates!
[Relationships:Dating] Guys, avoid sticking your foot in your mouth when you go speed dating and learn from the speed dating experts about what women really want to hear. Girls, if you've a male friend who could do with a little lesson in the dating department, direct his eyes towards this article! You're better off being conservative with your adjectives here. Women want to know that you've noticed they look nice but telling her she looks "amazing" and "gorgeous" might be a bit much at the beginning of your speed date. No need to be too specific; just let her know you've noticed that she looks good.
- Top Dating Tips for a Date to Remember
[Relationships:Dating] A smooth sailing date can only mean one thing; the chance to hook up again with that someone special for date two, three, four.... So, how can you avoid any first date hiccups? Follow these Top Dating Tips and leave your date wishing for more, not wondering how to escape!
- The Dating Game - What To Say (And What Not To Say) To Your Date
[Relationships:Dating] Dating is about having fabulous, fun nights out with the hottest singles in your city... but with first date nerves you may end up sticking your foot in your mouth! Making an impression Here, FastLife Speed Dating's Dating Guru Justin Parfitt sheds some light for all you ladies out there on what guys really want to hear. Enjoy these tips and learn your lesson before it's too late!
- First Date - Dating Activities to Make a Lasting Impression
[Relationships:Dating] You could play it safe with the classic 'dinner & movie' combo, but if you really want to make a lasting impression and wow your date, follow these inspiring dating ideas. Sure to turn your first date into a second, a third, even a fourth.
- Dating Delicious - Spice Up Your Dinner-Date With Some Libido Boosting Treats
[Relationships:Sexuality] Ok, so I admit it, I like my food... a lot. But going on a dinner date with a girl and ending up I with a bloated belly from sheer over indulgence is no one's idea of a turn on, least of all your dates!
- Speed Dating - Men, Your Time Starts Now!
[Relationships:Singles] Most people now know about the speed dating concept, it's the fast and furious dating trend that sees you dating a whole array of singles in one night, yet women traditionally register in higher numbers that men, why?
- Flirting Know-How - Top Ten Dating Tips!
[Relationships:Dating] Dating expert Rebecca Attenborough from FastLife Speed Dating reveals her top 10 flirting tips. Read on and find out how to brush up your flirting skills.
- Dating - The Dos and Don'ts for Single Women
[Relationships:Dating] Listen up single ladies! Whether you've been out of the dating game for a while or just need to brush up on today's dating etiquette, help is at hand, attract your perfect man with the assistance of this handy list of dos and don'ts.
- Dating Success - How Date Friendly is Your Profession?
[Relationships:Dating] Doctors give us dating fever while politicians just leave us cold. A study conducted by FastLife on eligible professions revealed that doctors are the most dateable profession for both men and women, while politicians were ranked among the least desirable. The survey of 400 male and female FastLife members compared the "sexiness" and "dateability" of twenty different professions and found that men and women were rarely in agreement about what constitutes sexy or dateable.
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