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5 reasons NOT to reply to everyone

You may remember a post a while back;“5 Things to consider when writing your dating profile.” Basically, my online dating friend was finding it pretty tricky to describe herself in her profile....

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Is cuddling more important to men?

Contrary to previous assumptions, a brand new study indicates that when in a long term relationship, men rate kissing and cuddling more importantly than than women. The study included more than 1,000...

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When should you meet in person?

Suggesting when to meet in person is tricky for me to say as it’s bound to differ for everyone. I will however try and give you a rough indication of when I think it’s about time for that first date....

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How to let someone down gently

One of the biggest advantages of using an online dating site like plentymorefish.com is the ability to see a huge pool of singletons in your area all looking to date. You will probably find yourself in...

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What do you want from online dating?

We asked plenty more fish members what they wanted from online dating and here are their answers; all displayed in a nicely clear and colourful infographic!

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10 things that make someone undateable

Since yesterday, the people of Twitter (or the Twittersphere if you like :)) have been discussing all the reasons to make someone #undateable. Even though we feel that there’s someone out there for...

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We’re a demanding bunch…apparently

Like most days, today started with the usual skimming of the metro on the train. This time however, I came across an interesting piece which I thought I should share with our plenty more fish members!...

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How to beef up your dating profile and stand out from the crowd

We are not fans of the huge lengthy forms many dating sites force you to fill out before you become a member and this is why you will find none of the sought on Plenty More Fish. Instead, we leave a...

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Signs of a bad relationship

Yesterday marked the 449th birthday of William Shakespeare and it is believed he wrote what would later become the most famous love story of all time – Romeo and Juliet – between 1591 and 1595. A quote...

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Plentymorefish.com visualised

Did you know? If PlentyMoreFish were a country, it would be larger than The Cook Islands! …and it’s growing…tremendously. The number of PMF visitors overtook the population of Anguilla only last week....

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Catch of the day

Meet James! James, 43 James is 43 and is a technical/ professional guy. He is a “positive person who lives life to the full!” and enjoys spending time with his friends in the pub or “doing some...

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Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus Pt.1

As we all know; men are from Mars and women are from Venus. I think that sometimes a little help often comes in handy when understanding how men and women tick So last week I had a sudden light bulb...

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Catch of the day

Meet Sharon!   Sharon, 37   Sharon is 37 and her witty profile tells us that she has a great sense of humour :). She’s calling “tall, dark, handsome, rich, funny, romantic, confident, outgoing,...

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Meet Barney! Barney, 24 Ding dong! Check out athletic Barney ladies! He’s 24 and surprisingly “shy at times” however reassures us that once he gets to know someone he can become a little “bit crazy”...

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Lady in red

If you ask people what the colour red symbolises most  will give answers such as”love” or “passion”. So the following study from the European Journal of Social Psychology may not come as a surprise to...

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Lynda, 43 Meet Lynda! Lynda, 43 works hard but knows how to relax by “chatting over coffee and watching the world go by.” Her love for horse riding cannot be ignored. Lynda has “ridden horses all [her]...

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Meet Jill!   Jill, 54   We think Jill, 54 is quite the explorer. Her profile tells us that she is the “outdoorsy” type. She loves “keeping active, exploring new places, days out in the countryside and...

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Meet Ben!   Ben, 45   Ben, 45 is an extremely passionate guy. He says he is a “loving, caring gentleman and knows how to treat a lady as a lady” He is the kind of guy who knows exactly what he wants...

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Catch of the day

Meet Bev! Bev, 39 Bev, 39 is a self employed photographer so I think we can safely say she is a creative, energetic and focused kind of girl! She loves her social life and is “happiest around family...

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Congratulations!

Congratulations to Gemma, our prize winner! Gemma goes away with a fab Kodak zi8 digital camera and video recorder for answering just a few questions in our most recent survey! Look out for PlentyMore...

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Does age matter?

With the age gap in relationships becoming less and less important in the celebrity world (Madonna and Jesus Luz, Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher…) We asked our tweeps on Twitter whether age gaps would...

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Creature Feature!

Earlier I was having a gander through our wonderful members and alongside the usual great catches I found some members posing with their pets or other creatures  in their profile pictures. So I...

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Dating tip of the day: Guys, get a dog.

Right, I will start by saying; never get a dog for this reason alone. Make sure you actually want a dog in the first place and can care for it correctly. A dog is for life, not just for a “pulling”...

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Looking for the perfect partner? Just find out whether they are the youngest...

According to some psychologists, it is not just an individuals character that is affected by their birth order- apparently an individuals career and relationship is affected too! Linda Blair claims...

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Love letters…romantic or old fashioned?

Statistics suggest that a mere 9% of you (or one in eleven) have ever sent a love letter so long gone are the days of ; “To my darling Elizabeth…” Is romance dead? Well, at PlentyMoreFish we definitely...

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Say “So long” to awkward silences…

You’ve got a date this weekend which your incredibly excited about. Well, excited but  a little apprehensive… Your main worry is to do with the possibility of awkward silences. What if the conversation...

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Taking back Valentines day!

LET’S TAKE BACK VALENTINES DAY! That’s right! Let’s take it back. Let’s make it ours.We urge singletons all over the UK to take part.Let’s see if we can use the power of social networking to rename...

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Don’t like my dog? You’re barking up the wrong tree!

A recent poll asked 3,000 British dog and cat owners questions about their furry friends to mark the release of the new movie; “Marmaduke.” Findings suggested that some people are so devoted to their...

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How honest are you?

According to various statistics,  1 in 6 people have met their spouse online. This demonstrates to us exactly how important it is to be honest in your plentymorefish profile.  Surely it will only...

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Cheap (but meaningful) dates

Want to go on a fabulous date but don’t want it to cost the earth? Well, PlentyMoreFish to the rescue!!! We have been racking our brains at the PlentyMore Towers and have come up with some fun and...

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Do looks matter?

According to a recent study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, a relationship is less likely to work if the woman is more attractive than her male partner. Apparently, it has no...

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Break the ice

Are you new to online dating and find messaging a “stranger” a little daunting? Here, at PlentyMoreFish we have a great way to overcome this. At the click of a button, you could be reaching thousands...

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You’ve been dating someone for a good while now and you both agree it’s going...

This is the question we asked on Facebook and Twitter last week with some very interesting findings! 35% of you thought that it didn’t have to be mentioned and that the other person should just “know”....

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E-flirting Etiquette

Flirting online is quite different from flirting in a bar; mainly down to the fact that you cannot read peoples expressions or hear their tone of voice. This makes it very difficult  to tell whether a...

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Pretty Pictures…

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Do you have a “type”?

According to anthropologist, Helen Fisher we are all attracted to a particular type. This type could be an “Explorer”, “Builder”, “Negotiator” or “Director.” To discover your type according to Fisher...

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A Breakdown of what Meat Loaf would do for love

As you can see from the graph above, Meat Loaf would pretty much do anything for love…which is very nice indeed! But the question we really want to know is…. Take Our Poll

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What makes #agoodboyfriend or #agoodgirlfriend?

Twitter peeps (AKA Tweeps :)) have most recently been describing the attributes of a good boyfriend/girlfriend. We decided to do a little research and find out exactly what people think this means. So,...

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Does your career get in the way of your love life?

Do you feel that there are simply not enough hours in the day for dating? Unfortunately you’re not alone. According to a study by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), one in three...

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Are you being too picky or not picky enough?

When a long – term relationship comes to an end, getting back on the dating scene will be a somewhat daunting experience for most and it is not uncommon for people to be at two extremes when looking...

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Would you like to see more?

We would love to keep these newsletters going but only if it’s something that you want! So please let us know if this is something you would like to carry on receiving. Your feedback is hugely...

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First date mood killers

So you’re on a date in a restaurant and it’s going brilliantly, there’s an instant attraction and you know that it’s mutual. Oh wait….what’s that sound?… It’s the sound of your date chomping on their...

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Questions you wish you could ask on a first date

At Plenty More Fish we have had a good think and come up with some questions  we would LOVE to ask on a first date.  I suppose knowing the answers to all these questions would kill the mystery and...

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Greatest marriage proposal ever?

We don’t usually get all soppy on you but after seeing this rather elaborate marriage proposal we just felt we HAD to share! To anyone who dislikes a slushy story…LOOK AWAY NOW… To the rest of you,...

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Is a second date on the cards?

Picture this; the end of your first date is approaching and the nerves that were so pertinent at the beginning have now started to vanish. It turns out you and your date are getting along swimmingly...

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“The bad boys…are always catching my eye”

Ever wondered why you continue to fall for “bad boys” time and time again? Well you’re not alone…it seems to be a topic of discussion amongst many celebs; Alexandra Burke, Lady Ga Ga and Beyonce to...

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Are you ready to date again?

Losing a spouse, going through a divorce or break up can be a traumatic experience. For most people it takes time for the wounds to heal before even thinking about taking a dip in the dating pool...

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5 things to consider when writing your dating profile

For many people, writing a dating profile can be a daunting and tricky process. Only last night, I was helping a friend set up her profile and she was SO concious of sounding “big- headed.”  I had to...

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Letters, cards and cuddly toys

Letters, cards and cuddly toys are just some of the mementos many of us hang on to when a relationship has ended.  Cute bears that meant the world, letters written from the heart, your favourite song,...

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How to get over rejection in love and life

Let’s be honest, dating is not all rainbows and puppy dogs. It takes time and patience and there can be disappointments and rejections along the way. And it’s those rejections we’d like to address to...

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