I always have to laugh when potential members email me to set up an initial consultation and in the last line of the message, they end with a bit of a disclosure saying, ‘Oh, and I have to warn you – I don’t really know what I’m looking for!’

The average 32-year-old has already worked for nine companies and is looking for the tenth, claims Barry Schwartz in The Paradox of Choice: Why More is Less. In his best-selling book, the Western world is described as a place that provides its people with an overload of choice, and in turn promotes indecisiveness.

Earlier this year, recently divorced Gerald Rogers, who works as a motivational speaker, took his personal experiences in love and attempted to communicate a series of tips to those who were struggling in their marriages.

We have all heard the rules broadly toted around as though they are the gospel of dating. “Wait for them to make the first move.” “Don’t call until three days after a date.” …

Spring has welland truly sprung; the clocks have gone forward making for lighter and brighter evenings, and temperatures have finally started to climb after a long and dreary winter. This opens up plenty of opportunities for people searching for their soul mate.

Dating can be considered an emotional minefield at the best of times, with so many things to consider in order to turn a casual date into a committed relationship.

The working world today is an increasingly high-powered place, and with the gadgets that offer us complete connection to the outside world at all times, it has become increasingly difficult for professionals to switch off when they leave the office.

"There is an old saying which originated many years ago, which has prevailed and is still used in the modern day vernacular: “You get what you pay for.” This little rule can apply to everything in life, including the world of dating agencies.

Many of our members at Bowes-Lyon Partnership have had long lasting relationships that, for one reason or another just haven’t worked out and so when it comes to dating again, it can be a daunting experience!