Guide to dating
All the information you need to guide you through the perilous world of dating
Why dating by scent is not to be sniffed at
George Dodd provides some top tips to help you sniff-out your perfect romantic partner
Positive dater: 'The mutual support is a morale booster'
Erin, 36: A woman is judged particularly harshly if she has become HIV positive through casual sex
Off the beaten track
Modern dating can be as imaginative or specialised as you like. Kate Abbott picks 20 dates with a difference
Mutual appreciation
Hobbies can provide an informal way of meeting people with similar interests, says Sara McCorquodale
Singles holiday dater: 'We keep pinching ourselves'
Tracy, 43 and Kevin, 45: We knew we fancied each other, but didn't know how to take it forward
Speed dater: 'People treat it like an interview'
Amir, 39: Rather than whispering sweet nothings, it's better to launch into a short anecdote
Master of disaster
The Guardian's relationships columnist Serial Dater recalls five blind date nightmares to avoid at all cost
How to get out of there!
Ways to escape a dreadful date, from a fake emergency phone call to a mystery illness
Blind dater: 'The more relaxed you are the better'
Do 'missed encounters' ads actually work?
Internet dater: 'I do most other things online, so why not date?'
Treat 'em mean, keep 'em keen
Internet dater: 'Online dating is like being a kid in a candy shop'
Senior dater: 'I wanted a companion'
Patricia Nicholson, 70: Most of my friends still have their husbands, so it's nice to have a partner to socialise with
Let me count the ways
From traditional to cutting-edge, Carlene Thomas-Bailey introduces a handful of ways to meet your match
Claire Rayner's tips for the older dater
Force yourself to meet new people. Think about what you love doing, and join a group, says Claire Rayner
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