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Valentine's Day is the subject of numerous academic studies. Psychologist Dr Claire Hill explores the more interesting findings. Read more
Have you got an appetite for dating?Psychologists have been studying the science of dating and eating. Can what you order influence how likely you are to get a second date? Read more
Finding love in the digital disabled dating ageWhat does the research say about disabled dating? Psychologist Dr Claire Hill takes a look. Read more
Vegan dating: Does being a vegan limit your love life, not just your diet?Psychologist Dr Claire Hill examines what research tells us about the vegan dating experience. Read more
What is ghosting - and what type of person ghosts?Psychologist Dr Claire Hill looks at the scientific research on ghosting, and the characteristics of the people who do it. Read more
How to create a dating profile - using sciencePlenty of research has been done on how to write the best dating profile. Psychologist Dr Claire Hill looks at the science. Read more
Do older people use online dating sites?Psychologist Dr Claire Hill looks at the research on older adults using online dating services. Read more
Halloween dating: The science behind horror movie datesPsychologist Dr Claire Hill explores the science behind horror movie dates. Read more
A guide to dating at 50Find out how to start dating again after 50 with our helpful guide. Read more
Online dating safety tips for over 50sIs online dating safe for over 50s? Learn more about staying safe online. Read more
How to write a dating profile for over 50sView our online dating profile picture tips for over 50s, right here. Read more
Award-winning BBC science series Horizon is exploring the world of online dating, and we need your help. Read more
Depending on your height, different people will have a different idea of how short ‘short’ is, but whatever your idea of a short girl is, there are a few things you should know before dating one. Read more
So, things have been going well and you and your partner are getting along fantastically. You are both content in each other’s company, but is there something that is making you wonder whether you are truly happy together? These ten habits are those of an average happy couple and, chances are, if you are doing most of these things then you are in it for the long run. Read more
Do you want to impress your significant other by cooking them a romantic meal, but are unsure of what the perfect dishes would be? Then this could help! A mix of fast, simple cooking with delicious flavours and sharing plates. This 3 course menu could give you the helping hand you need on your romantic date. Read more
If you are looking for a summer romance, surfers could be the answer. It probably won’t take much persuasion to convince you that surfers are the best people to fall in love with, but just in case you need some convincing, here are just six of the many reasons that it is true. Read more
With the Wimbledon tennis tournament around the corner, we have been checking out this year’s players. If you are looking for “love all”, we have selected the game, set and match of male and female 2015 Wimbledon players. Read more
When you are dating, the profile picture you choose for your social media accounts could be more important than you think, and those on your dating profile are definitely important! Read more
Coming up with ideas of places to go on your first date can be a difficult task. Of course, you want to do something different that will make the date fun and allow you to get to know more about each other, but you don’t want to weird your date out. Here’s a list of first date ideas that you might want to avoid if you’re hoping to get a second! Read more
Instead of choosing who they would like to be Prime Minister, we asked people to choose which 2015 party leaders they would snog, marry or avoid. See the results here... Read more
So you have been lucky enough to find yourself in the first date situation. If this is your first encounter nerve levels will inevitably be high and, conversation a little awkward. But, the date will be great - as long as you avoid asking these 5 questions! Read more
The Online Dating Association has put together this handy video to help you stay safe whilst enjoying all the opportunities online dating provides. Read more
BBC Radio 4 are interested in hearing about dating experiences - good and bad - for their show You and Yours. Read more
The Observer are looking for a case study who, as a New Year's Resolution, joined an expensive dating website, but never managed to meet a match. Read more
Horrifying domestic abuse stats; how to spot domestic abuse and what to do about it. Read more
New TV documentary series is looking for single guys and girls aged 18-45. Read more
FreeDating.co.uk is a member of the Online Dating Association, which requires a minimum level of standards to protect dating site users. Read more
We’re looking to speak to anyone with a unique, heart-warming or wacky dating story. Read more
Superhero profiles discovered on online dating websites. Read more
Are you a man hopelessly in love and happy to tell the world? Or have you proposed only to be rejected? Read more
Picture the scene. You're in a bar, and the man/woman of your dreams walks over to you, opens their mouth and says... Read more
The pain caused by hitting on people at the gym is not always emotional... Read more
There is no question that over-sharing couples are hands down the worst thing about Facebook, but these ten take it to the next level… Read more
Finding love on the tube may not always be everything you always dreamed it would be Read more
Do you have a medical condition, physical disability or compulsive behaviour that makes dating a challenge? Read more
Before you agree to date a hipster, there are a few things you should know... Read more
Follow our simple tips to stay safe on our site, and when meeting other members. Read more
How did these stars pop the big question? Read more
We doubt any of these so-called 'celebrities' would go down a storm if they put their profiles online looking for a date. Read more
Who knew these Hollywood relationships would last? Read more
Here's hoping your dating partner keeps their good looks as long as these celebs! Read more
Fancy buying any of these unusual celebrity products? Read more
Make yourself feel better by hearing how these stars fared on their worst ever dates. Read more
Here are some stars who made and lost a fortune throughout their careers. Read more
Here are some of the stars who probably wouldn't fancy dating online, given their disdain for the 'web. Read more
Here are some the hottest couples from the 80s! Read more
One for all you traveling girls out there - and the guys who date you! Read more
What did these stars get for Christmas? Read more
Here are five celebs who mad up for unprepossessing beginning with what they later became. Read more
That first date goodnight kiss at the door can provoke butterflies in anyone's stomach - take your cue from these animals, who aren't shy about getting amorous. Read more
How did these celebrities meet? Find out in out latest blog. Read more
Here are some celebrities who are less confident than their public persona suggests. Read more
Astrophysicists apply the Drake Equation to the search for Alien life. We apply it to the search for a girlfriend. Read more
Dating sites are joining forces to beat scammers, and you can help! Read more
A man and a woman who had never met before, but were both married to other people... Read more
Check out our favourite best-dressed celebrity partnerships! Read more
These celebrities keep their relationship strong by allowing each other to stray. Read more
Do couples who work together stay together? Read more
Here are some celebrities who've decided not to offer their spawn to their world. Read more
Bella magazine seeks 60-something women to talk about their experiences of online dating. Fee paid for published stories. Read more
Here are some of the stars who kept their nuptials away from the glare of media intrusion. Read more
Here's the celebrity couples who aren't short of a few bob. Read more
The animal world is full of weird and wonderful mating behaviour, giving us a tantalising insight into why humans behave the way we do. Read more
Do you have a medical condition which is ruining your confidence and holding you back from finding the one? Read more
Check out some couples who have remained happy together despite never tying the knot. Read more
Here's some celebrities with an addiction that appears to only be possible for Hollywood stars. Read more
Most celebrities, surprisingly enough, didn't meet down at the local nightspot. Here's how five of the biggest stars hooked up. Read more
Check out some of these older men who have managed to snag a younger partner. Read more
Would some of these celebrity pastimes be a deal-breaker? Read more
Here are five celebrity couples that met when they were young but somehow kept the romance alive. Read more
Check out five celebs who try to keep their dating life out of the public eye, ear, nose and mouth as much as possible. Read more
Could you overlook their wacky beliefs to date these celebs? Read more
Here's five stunning bachelorettes we can't believe are still on the market. Read more
Love padlocks are a custom by which padlocks are affixed to a fence, gate, bridge or similar by couples at a destinations in Europe and throughout the World. Read more
Here is a collection of some of the most ridiculous wedding dresses from around the World. Read more
Sometimes men can be impossible to deal with. Infographic exploring whether you should just "date" your cat instead. Read more