Dating advice and guides
Practical advice for confident women and the younger men who admire them, from getting started and first dates to handling the age gap and staying safe, all in one place.
Getting started
Cougar dating: where to start
What it is, who it suits, and how to begin at your own pace.
Read the guide →Writing a profile that gets noticed
Photos, being honest about your age, and saying what you're after.
Read the guide →How to start a conversation on a dating site
Openers that get replies, without making it all about age.
Read the guide →First date ideas
Relaxed first dates that work whatever your ages.
Read the guide →Age-gap dating
Dating safely
Staying safe when meeting someone new
Protecting yourself, your money and your details.
Read the guide →How to spot a fake dating profile
The warning signs, including too much flattery, too soon.
Read the guide →What the badges mean
Ticks, badges and ratings explained, and how to earn your own.
Read the guide →Your membership
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