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It's awkward enough putting yourself out there on dating sites and Tinder to find a man, but it's another level of cringe entirely when your little brother does it on your behalf.

26-year-old Adam Clarke decided he'd had enough of his sister Natalie moaning about being single, and he decided to take matters into his own hands by posting an ad to Facebook and Gumtree for potential dates.

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"She hasn't had a boyfriend for a long while," he says in the video. "Don't know whether it's because she's infertile, she's too old, whatever… I'm not going to go into that because she'll kick off."

He finishes by saying, "If anyone's interested, she's 33, she's got her own car, runs her own business, she's… I've run out of things to say… Anyway, if you're interested, add her on Facebook." Charming!

Natalie features in the video briefly, but she claims she thought her brother made it as a joke and deleted it soon afterwards. Nope – he posted it online and it's already had around 8,000 views.

Things didn't work out too badly for Natalie though, as she's had almost 100 responses so far and has narrowed them down to eight potential dates.

After all that embarrassment we really hope she finds someone!

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Let's face it, some people are cat people and some people most definitely are not. If you're worried about getting matched with a true cat hater on Tinder, maybe you need to change up your apps.

Tag a Cat is technically a "cat picture sharing" system but it's extremely interactive AND uses GPS to connect you with fellow cat lovers all over the world… or just down the road. Sounds like a dating app to us.

Users can follow their fave cat picture feeds, comment on shared items and link with other feline fans. From there you can arrange a date to bring your two cats together… or leave the moggies at home and have an owner-only meeting!

Tag a Cat's creator says the app is perfect "for people who can’t get enough of cats, and want to share their own cat pics with like-minded people."

Never again will we feel awkward about over-sharing pictures of our pets! 

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Ah, Tinder. We’re never sure if we love it or absolutely despise it. Sure, it offers singles a whole new market for finding potential dates, but sometimes it’s all just way too much bother.

What if that guy you just swiped left for could actually have been the love of your life? We can’t be dealing with that kind of pressure every time we use it!

Here are some of the thoughts that run through every Tinder user’s head at one time or another…

1. I need to look good in my profile picture. But not TOO good.
Creating your Tinder profile is an extremely stressful process. “Do I go with this HILARIOUS night out picture where I look like a fun-loving gal even though my make-up’s a mess? Or do I go with this standard selfie where I look kinda pretty but very dull? Maybe I’ll just put a picture of myself looking pensive on a beach to show I’m totally above this whole online dating thing.” So many choices.

2. I have to write a blurb? Oh nooooo.
“A quote? A witty one-liner? Some facts about myself? Oh god, this is impossible. I’ll just leave it blank, that way I’ll seem aloof and mysterious.”

3. I have no matches yet. I give up. I’m going to be an old cat lady.
It always takes a while for your profile to pop up on other people’s radars. That waiting period where you have no matches whatsoever despite going totally overboard with your right-swipes is hellish. But just give it time!

4. Oh, this guy has a picture of him and his ex-girlfriend. Charming.
Nothing screams “I’m on the rebound!” more than a profile picture showing someone cozying up to their ex. Yes, ok sir, it’s proof that you are capable of love. Well done you.

5. Uh-oh. A group picture. What are the odds he’s the one hot guy?
Lads love to choose a group shot as their profile snap, to show how “up for the craic” they are. Problem is, it’s impossible to tell who’s who – especially if all of his pics are in groups. If he can’t be bothered to take one solo pic, he’s probably not worth the effort.

6. OMG A MATCH! SHOULD I MESSAGE HIM?
Sometimes the stars align and that hottie you swiped right for clearly felt the same about you. Rejoice! Now comes the choice – wait around until he messages or send him one yourself. Our opinion? It’s online dating. What have you got to lose? He’ll probably love the fact you made the first move!

7. We’re going on a date. Is it going to be super awkward?
Even though you’ve seen a few pictures of your match, meeting someone from Tinder is essentially like going on a blind date. Rather than messaging for weeks on end, try to get out there and actually meet as soon as possible. That way you can get to know each other in person! Sure, the first few minutes will be a tad awkward and you’ll probably trip over your words saying hello to him. But who cares?

8. What if we fall in love? Do I have to tell my granny we met on Tinder?
Even though practically every second person is using it, there’s still a little bit of a stigma about being a Tinder couple. You can either mutter incoherently about “meeting on a night out” whenever someone asks or you can hold your head high and tell the truth! 

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The modern dating world would be nothing without Tinder, Plenty of Fish, eHarmony and co. Right? Well, maybe not!

A new study carried out by Michigan University reveals that dating online might not be the answer to finding true love.

Couples who met on the internet are in fact more likely to break up than those who meet offline, and they are also less likely to get married.

The research also showed that online dating isn't the most effective way to find a romantic partner. It generally takes couples longer to initiate a relationship if they've met through a dating site than if they've met in real life.

So that drunken shift at Coppers might be more likely to be The One than that potential date from Tinder? Possibly… but the research also suggests that the reason online dating fails is that we take it less seriously than we should.

Regardless of how you meet, the study notes that key to a successful romance is how long you spend getting to know each other and how much value couples place in their new relationship. "This leads to greater stability… which in turn increases the odds of them staying together in the long run," said the study's author Aditi Paul.

Sounds like a no-brainer to us!

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Online dating can be a bit of a minefield. You're presented with a few lines of information and a handful of pictures – not exactly the easiest way to find the love of your life. And let's face it, while we might not outright lie in our carefully chosen pictures, there's always a little bit of selective editing.

A cheeky filter or a good angle can make all the difference, but does it really matter if you don't look totally like your pictures? The guys over at Simple Pickup conducted a "social experiment" to find out. Their plan was inspired by a recent study which shows that, while the biggest fear for women dating online is meeting a serial killer, the biggest fear for men is that their date is going to be fat… because that would just be the absolute end of the world.

They got their stunning pal Sara to set up a few Tinder dates and then sent her off to meet the guys while wearing a fatsuit and full prosthetic "fat" makeup.

While the experiment is a little bit cringey, the results are interesting… especially when you compare them to the same experiment done with a guy.

Out of Sara's five dates, four of them left, with one saying he was "a little agitated" and another saying he really didn't "appreciate people lying." See for yourself here:

As for the male version… he did fairly well!

All the girls stayed put, and he even got a kiss at the end as well as a couple of plans for future dates. 

Says a lot, doesn't it…

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The world of online dating can be very tricky to manoeuvre.

While this (very catchy) tune doesn't make things any easier for us Tinderites, it at least makes us feel like maybe our struggle is Broadway-worthy! Well done to this group of singers for putting together this cheesy, but admittedly very relevant, musical theatre number.

Behold… Online Dating: The Musical!

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Swipe. Swipe. Swipe. The tell-tale sign that the person across from you on the bus is flicking through Tinder on their phone, as they work their way through a list of potential guys or girls.

The app has revolutionised online dating since its release in late 2012. It’s a quick and easy way to find matches for potential dates, without having to deal with endless messages from guys or girls you have no interest in. Swipe right if you like the look of someone, swipe left if you don’t. Easy.

In my own group of friends, we’ve all gone on a handful of dates through Tinder, but there’s been no real developments, which makes me wonder, is there any real value to ‘hot or not’ apps like this, aside from finding a quick one-night hook up?

Sure, Tinder is a great way to meet new people that you find attractive, but how many of us actually ever choose our relationships based on looks alone? When meeting someone for the first time, either there is a connection or there isn’t, and that’s generally less to do with how good-looking someone is and more to do with how much you click. Tinder might be a great way to get into the dating scene, but it’s still no replacement for finding chemistry with someone during a great conversation.

The app does allow you to message anyone you’ve matched with, but it’s usually the same conversation over and over again – where are you living, do you use Tinder much, what do you work as… boring. Give me a real-life first meeting any day.

If you’re tired of deciding who’s hot and who’s not every time you log in, you might get a kick out of Willow, a new app designed to put personality first.

Like Tinder, the app allows you to connect with other users in your area. Unlike Tinder, all pictures are hidden from view – at least until you get to know your new match a little better.

Willow allows you to ask three questions to any other user. If he/she chooses to answer all three, both of you can reveal your photos. Though I haven’t downloaded it yet, for me it sounds like a far more natural and organic way to get to know someone. If their answers give you a laugh, or make you think, perhaps this person is worth following up with. And if you find them attractive, all the better!

While nothing can really beat meeting someone new in person, apps like Tinder and Willow still have a very strong place in the modern dating scene. Just make sure you get out and about once in a while, too.

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Research has shown that people who are trying to find love online, are actually staying single for longer.

Psychologist Emma Kenny said that one reason for this could be that people are becoming too dependent on communicating online, and are losing their ability to approach people in real life:

“The problem is, online dating breeds impatience and insecurity. You're suddenly inundated with so many potential love interests that you stop investing the same amount of effort into meeting actual people offline.

“Of course, it's going to be harder to take the plunge to start up a conversation with a stranger in a bar than sending an anonymous message to a man with a witty dating profile – especially because you can just log off if it gets uncomfortable, rather than finding yourself trapped in an awkward conversation.

“But online dating was designed to enhance your love life – not replace it altogether.”

It’s easy to fall into the trap of investing all your romantic efforts into online dating, but remember, there’s a big bad world out there, full of eligible men. And they don’t all have smartphones!

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There is nothing worse than writer’s block when filling out your online dating profile! While you could natter away about yourself for hours on a night out, you find yourself lost for words when sweating over that ‘write here’ white box.

According to a study carried out by a leading online dating site, which analysed the word trends among those who had found love, these are the words you should use:

1. Love

2. Time

3. Life

4. Friend

5. Music

Also, among women, those who found relationships online also used the word ‘relationship’ 16% percent more often than those who were still single.

According to the survey, those who are still looking for love are more likely to use words that describe shorter-term activities. For women in particularly, those words are ‘travel’, ‘dinner’, and ‘shop’.

Other words and phrases to avoid are ‘soul mate’ ‘connection’ and ‘financially secure’.

It seems guys scare pretty easily!

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Tinder, Snapchat, Plenty of Fish – wherever you try to find your potential new squeeze, there are certain similar characteristics that these platforms hold. We’ve become a society that has accepted online dating, snapchatting strangers and swiping left or right based on first physical impressions. We retain our romantic hopes, but the reality is much less enchanting.

Situation: Saying hi

Expectation: This will get the budding relationship off to the perfect start.

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Reality: Very likely you’re going to get a penis pic in return – BOOM there it is.

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Situation: Receiving messages

Expectation – Depending on what speed you want things to progress there can be different expectations. Maybe you’ll want cute messages, flirty messages or maybe a conversation in which he reveals his hopes and dreams. Whichever you’re looking for, you want his messages to show he’s interested in you.

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Reality: He’ll slip up somewhere along the line, answering a question you haven’t asked therefore shooting himself in the foot and confirming he’s chatting at least one other person someone, but probably more, the cyber slut.

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Situation: Arranging dates

Expectation: You will both have similar interests and the venue you both choose is your dream date destination.

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Reality: There will be no date. He just wants to sit at home, get a few nudey pics from you and mess around with himself….that perv!

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Situation: Meeting in person for the first time

Expectation: You will meet up in a neutral (dream date destination) place and he will be even better looking and kind in person.

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Reality: His pictures were taken three years ago while he was in the best shape of his life. Now, however, he is an overweight 30-something, dressed head to toe in a Manchester United kit. His hairline has also receded 3 inches from what it was in the pictures. Basically, he’s Wayne Rooney without the money.

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Situation: Rejection

Expectation: It doesn’t bother you that much and you move onto the next one..

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Reality: It bothers you a little, but then you quickly get over it and move onto the next one.

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This modern adaptation of Cinderella for the Tinder generation will give you a chuckle.

We seriously doubt parents will be reading their kids this story at bedtime.

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What was once laughed at by the traditional loved-up couple is now something that has become a growing trend.

It seems like online dating and using a matchmaking service to find a partner is getting more and more popular each day – so popular that by  2031, half of all couples will have met online.

Research by online dating site eHarmony thinks this is because more people are using mobile phones, giving them constant easy access to online sites.

Also, the number of people meeting the love of their lives in work or in college has dropped rapidly, with 6% less men and women finding interest in the people they see regularly.

In comparison to this, the number of people who find their other half online has trebled since 2008 – and still continues to rise.

So if you’re not having any luck with the people you see regularly, how about creating a profile on a dating site? You never know who you might meet…

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