Dating

Home Dating
Celebrity dating tips

A Guide to Using Dating Apps in 2023

Women wearing a grey dress holding a phone

Does it feel like you’ve been searching for that special someone for far too long? Do you find it hard to get out and meet people whether because of your schedule or the fact you just don’t know where to go? Dating isn’t always a simple thing, and for many people, it can get pretty frustrating when it seems like...

7 Ways to Increase Sexual Compatibility with Any Partner

7 Ways to Increase Sexual Compatibility with Any Partner

When you think of sexual compatibility, you probably think of navigating different libidos. And while this is one of the essential elements of any intimate relationship, sexual compatibility goes way beyond that. It’s about sharing the same preferences and turn-ons in bed as well as agreeing on what place sex occupies in your relationship in the first place.All in all,...

Dating resolutions for 2022

If you know anything about the Chinese zodiac, you will be well aware that 2022 is the Year of the Tiger, an animal which symbolises bravery and courage. So, in terms of dating, we could look at 2022 as the year to be brave and courageous when it comes to making decisions in our love lives. If you've been single...

Single? This Is How To Celebrate Valentine’s Day Properly

video

Ah, Valentine’s Day! The one day of the year which reminds you how single you really are. Before you have a mental breakdown about how lonely you are, we have done you a massive favour. Yep, we’ve created a list of how to celebrate Valentine’s Day.Call us crazy, but why be ‘Anti-Valentine’s Day' when the one person you should show...

Why is TikTok being single out as a dangerous social media app?

mobile phone app

Speculation and scepticism surrounding digital technologies is nothing new. Decades ago, researchers worried about the effects of television on the minds of our youth, psychologists in the 1990s stressed the power that increased exposure to violent video games could have on the minds of impressionable teens. TikTok is the latest mobile app to come under Juris as many people question...

ONS, FWB, NSA – 5 annoying things about online dating – A male perspective!

online dating a male perspective

Before, I start, let me give you a (not so) warm welcome to the world of online dating. If you are new or old to online dating, I feel sorry for you and I refer to both women and men. The world of online dating is a complete clusterfuck. Let's face it, people complain and blame the dating app's, rather than...

Why are successful women struggling to find fulfilling relationships?

Why successful women are struggling to find fulfilling relationships

I’m sure you’ve noticed, discussed and generally been frustrated by the fact there seems to be a direct correlation between the kickass-ness of a woman and her ability to garner a happy and fulfilling relationship. Men just don’t seem to be as “manly” as they use to be and let’s face it, women aren’t the “little ladies” of time passed...

Badoo study reveals that 65% of women prefer to pay for the first date… And that’s not all!

Badoo study reveals that 65% of women prefer to pay for the first date... And that's not all!

A study commissioned by the world’s biggest dating app, Badoo, found that 65% of British women are not only initiating the first date - they’re also picking up the bill. Badoo surveyed over 2,000 18-30-year-old female Brits and discovered that over half of the participants not only prefer to make the first move, but they also prefer to pay for...

Being Single Isn’t Empowering, It’s Tedious

stina sanders

There's no shame in being single, but let me tell you one thing, being on your own isn't liberating; it's tedious. Since the age of fourteen, I have hopped from one relationship to the next. I guess you could describe me as the poor man's version of Taylor Swift, however, in the last year this has completely changed and I...

Badoo is launching LIVE STREAM to help users avoid bad matches

Badoo Live will connect users in real time

Picture the scene: you’ve just matched with someone, because of their funny bio and attractive profile photos. Your conversation is flowing and you find your match very interesting, so you plan to meet with them. You arrive at your first date, only to discover your match is nothing like their dating profile. Awkward... It’s happened to the best of us, which...

Bio Dating – The New Dating Trend We’re Trying To Get Our Heads Around

bio dating

We’ve all heard of kittenfishing, phubbing, benching and submarining (right?). Well, there’s a brand new dating trend to come out of 2018 that we think might actually be a good thing. Seriously. ‘Bio dating’ is the new way of using dating apps which could increase your dating activity by up to 89%*.*probablySo, how does it work?Bio Dating basically cuts the...

Badoo reveals that over 26% of Britain’s millennials are looking to date a ‘silver fox’ or ‘vixen’!

badoo reveals

Following in the footsteps of Scott Disick and Sofia Richie, dating app, Badoo, has revealed that 26% of 18-24-year-olds are looking to date a silver fox or vixen! Having delved into its database, surveying 10,500 users between the ages of 18 and 24, Badoo has unearthed some surprising stats, in relation to age preference.  The study on 10,500 of their...

This dating app has solved the group shot problem and it’s amazing

April fools dating app

Single people of the world, rejoice! This dating app has finally solved one of the most devastating problems of the dating app industry - group pictures on profiles... Never again will you be innocently swiping and become confounded by many people in one picture. Never again will you have to ask yourself the dreaded question 'But which one is he?'...

Dick Pics, One-Night Stands & Fuckboys – Why dating apps are not to blame for you being single

fuckboys dickpics and one night stands

After joining a few dating apps, I have noticed a huge divide between the male profiles and the female profiles. I heard many of my friends say that dating apps are rubbish and that they do not work and this lead to me checking them out for myself.Yes, I am a single guy (now), but I had never used a...

How to be a boss at online dating in 2018 and multiply your matches (newsflash: the dog filter is out!)

How to be a boss at online dating in 2018

Did you know that 29% of men automatically right swipe when they see a woman using the Snapchat dog face filter AKA the basic filter? According to a study conducted by the world’s leading dating app, Badoo, there are certain triggers when it comes to users swiping left and right...For example, men looking to meet the match of their dreams online...

Everything You Thought You Knew About Dating Apps Is Wrong

Everything You Thought You Knew About Dating Apps Is Wrong

When dating apps first arrived on the scene it was like ‘woah, WTF, you wouldn’t catch me dead on one of those’. Then, more and more people were sneakily downloading until now, it’s the most natural thing in the world to have 8 dating apps on your phone.Scrolling through your matches at breakfast with the family, under the table in...

Are Scottish men different? How to date a Scottish guy

It’s all Ewan McGregor’s fault. Or maybe David Tennant’s or Gerard Butler’s. Whatever the reason, all over the world Scottish men are now being seen as rugged, handsome and impossibly romantic. If you want to date a Scottish man, there are certain rules to follow to give you the best chance of success. Here are just a few things to bear...

Valentine’s Gym Fling – 12 Rounds Boxing Gym in London

Valentines Gym Fling

Cocktails & Conversations + BuckleUp Dating present: Valentines Gym Fling. This Valentine’s Day, don’t sit on the couch eating ice-cream, drinking box wine & watching First Dates! Come get sweaty & worked up by working out in your hottest gym gear.There will be boxing Lessons with bags and pads. ( No Contact! Save that for the bar and the dancefloor...

The Truth about being a dating app virgin when you’re 25 years old

The Truth about being a dating app virgin when you’re 25 years old

I’m your average 25-year-old gal. I have a (relatively) stable job, I drunk shop weekly, I work out less than weekly, I only use lingo like ‘bae’ as soon as it’s no longer cool and I feel a deep sense of accomplishment whenever I find the perfect pairing of meme and friend to tag. There is one thing that’s a...

Are millennial’s putting marriage before mortgage?

Are millennial's putting marriage before mortgage

Here’s a tough question for you; would you rather own your own home, or get married to your significant other? In a world where prices are rising faster than wages, it’s an unfortunate dilemma that many people find themselves caught up in, especially millennials. So what do you choose? Well in a new report from price comparison website MoneySuperMarket, it...

UK’s Millennials are spending a staggering 10 hours a week on dating apps

badoo dating

That's 90 minutes a day. The world’s largest dating app gives the inside scoop on how often millennials are swiping... Over at the Badoo, they like to answer your burning questions, such as: "How do I start a conversation online?" "Why am I not getting many matches?" and "Wait, putting out really doesn't get you, love?!” (unapologetic Friends reference)... But...

Your 2018 dating app guide to help you find love

Your 2018 dating app guide to help you find love

Dating apps are everywhere. With so many apps to choose from, with different features to cater to your needs and lifestyle, it can be overwhelming to know which one to use. That’s why we’ve created a 2018 dating app guide to help you decide and find love. (We’re so kind like that!)So whether you’re looking for a specific someone or...

Your Perfect Relationship Will Be With Someone Who Does These 7 Things

Your Perfect Relationship Will Be With Someone Who Does These 7 Things

How do you know if you’ve met the one?' Is a question that is regularly asked because the majority of us know that life isn’t a romantic movie. For example, you're more likely to meet your lover at work than them pushing you out of the way and saving you from getting hit by a car.When you do finally start...

Being Single vs. Being In A Relationship At Christmas

Being Single vs. Being In A Relationship At Christmas

Christmas is coming and, whether you’re in a relationship or not, you’re probably already getting fat. If you didn’t manage to cuff yourself to any of your Badoo matches in time for the ‘are you still single?’ interrogation at the Christmas table, don’t start blubbing into your turkey dinner just yet. Turns out that being single for crimbo might not...

Here’s How To Find Your Prince

Ok everyone, calm down! Prince Harry has just got engaged to Meghan Markle but before you continue your meltdown, we actually have a solution. Yes, that’s right, we have inside information as to how you can find your Prince Harry equivalent and become a princess overnight (minus Kensington Palace).All you need to do is download Huggle and await your crown. If...

Huggle Rules: Blac Chyna take note!

huggle dress rules

We all know that choosing photos for your Huggle profile can be tricky. Which hot is going to grab the swiping person’s attention? Should your profile pic be of you at graduation just to show how educated you are or that really fun-party photo which shows you like to have a good time? Yes, it’s quite the talent choosing the right...

How I found a last minute date to my sister’s wedding with Badoo.

My wild and reckless 21-year-old sister announced a shock engagement - with a date less than 3 months away. My response; blind panic. As a perpetually single lady, attending any family event is essentially an interrogation into my personal life, which ends in either tears or tequila.Going alone was not an option- the challenge to find a date to my...

How to get over your narcissistic ex

During your relationship did you ever question your sanity? Did your partner belittle/control you? Did you also pull away from your friends and family? If so, this behaviour indicates that you were most likely dating a narcissist. Congratulations for getting out of this relationship because very few people struggle to do so.Breaking up with a narcissist can be a challenging...

Sensual Masterclass for Temptation Holidays – Thurs 30th November

sensual masterclass

Presented by Sh!, the award-winning and pioneering female sexuality experts. Sensual Masterclass will be sharing their expertise and knowledge on the body, pleasure products, role play and tricks and tips, and advice to enhance relationships. The event is divided into six segments of “For Her Pleasure”, “The Seductive Arts”, “Erotic Fantasy Writing”, “For His Pleasure”, “Hanky, Panky, Spanky!” and “All...

Just matched: How to avoid being ghosted

how to avoid being ghosted

We’ve all been there: you match with someone on a dating app, everything seems to be going just great, but then your match disappears into thin air. Never to be heard from again. Being ghosted on a dating app is one of the most frustrating things. That’s why we’ve made a list to help you avoid it. Thank us later!Choose...