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If you’ve been wanting to meet someone, you won’t only find them on WhatsApp or Instagram. You can also find your potential Mr Right through online dating. If you’re new to this, trust me; I’ve seen how dating someone you... The post Decode a man’s online dating profile before the first date appeared first on Beanstalk Mums ..read more

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Do you remember the heady days of dating before you had kids? When the biggest worry was what perfume to wear and how much cleavage to show? Well, scratch all that. If you are dating with kids, it’s a whole... The post Dating someone with kids: New relationship tips post-divorce appeared first on Beanstalk Mums ..read more

Online dating is definitely “a thing”, and using dating apps is one of the most convenient ways to meet your potential love match in 2024. No longer do singles have to trawl through pubs on a Friday night or strike... The post Most popular dating apps in Australia 2024 appeared first on Beanstalk Mums ..read more

With the increase in dating apps, online video calling and other technology, you may be fooled into thinking that online and, in particular, dating apps are the only way to meet someone. However, let me reassure you that is not... The post No More Swiping: Discovering Love Without a Dating App appeared first on Beanstalk Mums ..read more

You never imagined you would be a single mum on the dating scene. It’s not what we ever think will happen when we have babies and start a family. But here you are. It may not be your first rodeo, but it’s not easier at all! Why? Because this time, dating decisions don’t just affect you, but your kids as well. This doesn’t mean you can’t put yourself back out there and start to be happy again (romantically). Dating when you have children is both daunting and exciting.  Another thing you might be worried about is the thought of getting intimate with someone new. I understand that it’s very ..read more

Everything changes after a breakup: plans for the future, your daily schedule, and even your sleeping position. A serious breakup can even distort your sense of self and lead to losing the desire to date anyone new. But you should understand that these feelings of disappointment and loneliness will go away at some point. Only you can make a decision to move on. Indeed, it might be scary to start dating again and open up to someone else. Moreover, it is perfectly fine to have sexual insecurity after a breakup. You can live without sex and sexual desire. But your bedroom shouldn’t be a midfield ..read more

Does having a friend with benefits (FWB) appeal to you? A friend-with-benefits relationship is simply a relationship with a good friend, with whom you enjoy sex without the commitment of a conventional relationship. Simple. Or is it? The idea of no-strings-attached sex with someone you like (and fancy) is appealing to many. As humans, we crave intimacy, but may not want a committed relationship for several reasons. These include commitment phobia, fear of getting hurt and lack of time. But there is more to this setup than meets the eye. Unlike a traditional relationship where the rules are cle ..read more

I’m the kind of person who likes to research before I start a mission. For this reason, before I made my midlife foray into the dating world, I read many articles with online dating tips. I found most articles to be identical and packed with, well, common sense. Don’t get me wrong, common sense is hugely important when you date, but I’m an adult, I don’t need to be reminded to use it. I needed some golden advice to prevent me from making rookie mistakes and save me the drama of learning the hard way. Ultimately, I did learn the hard way and made lots (I mean LOTS) of mistakes. But don’t they s ..read more