Dating Etiquette: Don’t be on Time, Dress Appropriately and let the Guy Pay

First dates are always cause for excitement. Mostly, that’s a good thing: those first-date butterflies are an amazing feeling and they let you know that you are preparing for something special. On the other hand, you don’t want to be too nervous before a first date, either.

The best way to play down first-date nerves is perfect preparation. And what better way to prepare than finding out what singles consider good dating etiquette? We asked singles looking for a date through be2 and found out…

The 4 top rules of dating etiquette

1. Dating Etiquette Rule: Let the man pay
   There are situations where singles should go with the times and there are situations where it pays to be old fashioned. First dates obviously count as the latter. Funnily, men are more willing to pay than women women are prepared to accept: 30% of the male singles who took part in the survey think the man should pay on a first date, while only 10% of single women feel the same. 56% of women would insist on splitting the bill. The most diplomatic (and romantic) solution to this dilemma is for the man to pay and tell the woman that she can pay next time. This avoids the awkward situation of splitting the bill and also leaves a nice opening for the next date. Amazingly, under 25s are the most old-fashioned in when it comes to splitting the bill on a first date: they are almost twice as likely to let that the man pay for the date.
2. Dating Etiquette Rule: Be fashionably late Read more

Valentine’s Day 2011 – Single Men and Single Women have their say!

Looks like Valentine’s day 2011 is going to be pretty busy around here! Earlier this year, we asked our members what Valentine’s day means for them. More than 1000 singles responded and let us know that they will be doing everything they can to get a date – or even to find the love of their life – on Valentine’s day 2011.

Here’s what be2 singles had to say about Valentine’s day 2011

• 69% of singles are more likely to send a message to their be2 partner recommendations on Valentine’s day 2011
• 80% of singles are more likely to log in to their be2 account and respond to messages Valentine’s day 2011
• 68% of singles are more likely to say yes if somebody asked them out for a date on Valentine’s day 2011
• Single women are less likely to send a Valentine’s message than single men: only 59% of women compared with 78% of men are planning to send a message to their partner recommendations
• But that doesn’t mean single women won’t be active! 62% of single women are likely to respond to a message from a partner recommendation on Valentine’s day 2011

As you can see, on Valentine’s day 2011 is the perfect opportunity to connect with other singles online.

>>> If you are still single, why don’t you register now and join Millions of singles at be2 for Valentine’s day 2011.

What does Valentine’s Day Mean for Singles?
A be2 Survey

On Valentine’s Day, the day of love, couples celebrate their relationships, send flowers, give each other gifts, write thoughtful cards and go out for romantic meals.

But what about singles?

Do they hope to find a date or even the right partner for a happy relationship, even more than on any day? Or are they quite happy to enjoy being single until they have found the right person? How do singles experience a day that is all about love and relationships? The be2 survey wants to find out what Valentine’s Day means for singles.

Are you single? Then take part in the Valentine’s Day survey for singles and have your say:

• Do you plan to send Valentines message this year?
• Are you more likely to actively use a matchmaking site to find a date in the run up to Valentines day?
• Are you more likely to say yes if somebody asks you out for Valentine’s Day?
• What positives aspects of single life do you appreciate on Valentine’s Day?

>>>Find your Valentine now at be2 with our special Valentine’s Day offer for Singles!
or
take part in the Valentine’s Day survey here.

Online Dating to Phone Flirt: When is the Right Time to ask for a Phone Number?

Strictly speaking, there is no right time to ask for a phone number. There is also no wrong time to ask for a phone number. There is only the time that is right for you and the person you are online dating. However, when we asked the members of online dating site be2, their answers were surprisingly clear – and they might help you find the right time to ask for a phone number when you’re online dating:

• You don’t have to wait too long to ask for a phone number Nearly ¼ of the singles online dating through be2 are happy to give out their phone number after exchanging only one or two messages. Over 50% are ready after two or three messages.
• Men are more eager to swap numbers 67.5% of male singles give out their number after two or three messages or less. Single women say they would wait considerably longer.
• Young singles are most willing to swap numbers early Younger Singles tend to be more willing to give out their phone numbers. About 60% of singles 35 and under would give out their number after two or three messages or less, while singles 36 to 55 are most cautious (only 51.5% are willing to give out their number so early).

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Single Parents – Confident and Looking for Love

Life can be hard for single parents, especially single mothers, looking for love. On the one hand, they don’t have many opportunities to meet single men – most of the men at the playground, the kindergarden or in the paediatrician’s waiting room are taken – on the other hand, not every single man is interested in a woman with kids. Many a male single runs for the hills as soon as he hears about kids. Obviously, single mothers don’t want to have to lie about their kids; because they’re proud of them and sooner or later they want their man to meet the other most important people in their life. Many single mothers are looking for love online now, because it allows them to be honest upfront and look for men who are happy to date a single mother.

How do single mothers feel about looking for love online? be2 asked and found out that women with kids are pretty confident, happy with their role as mothers and ready to fall in love – but not at any price. Read more

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