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Kona Kai, a great first date idea in Fulham, London

London’s Top 5 First Date Venues in Fulham

Fulham is home to all manner of buzzing bars and gorgeous gastropubs. You’re guaranteed to find the perfect first date spot for your Fulham romance!

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Day in the life of a matchmaker

Matchmaking In London

A day in the life of a matchmaker in London often starts long before I’ve even tasted my morning coffee, and today is no different

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Are you dating a player or someone who messes you around?

Are you dating players?

"I attract the wrong kind of men" – this is something I have heard a great deal as a matchmaker and I have some advice to successfully avoid players.

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The curious history of dating

Dating Book Review: The Curious History of Dating

Nichi Hodgson's account of the last 300 years of dating etiquette in the UK is a compelling read—perfect if you want the inside story on love through the ages!

Book Reviews

Dating in London vs Amsterdam

AmsLon Love – the Dutch Dating connection

Despite London and Amsterdam being relatively close, there are some stark differences in the dating culture you’ll find in each!

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tips for singles on valentines

Matchmaking Tips on Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day can be notoriously difficult if you're single—but what if you channelled your energy into working on your self-esteem and meeting someone?

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8 of the most romantic restaurants in london for Valentines

London’s Most Romantic Valentine’s Day Spots

The choice of restaurants for a Valentine's Day in London can be overwhelming—so our relationship expert has put together 8 of his most highly recommended!

Date Ideas in London

Single parent dating tips

Single Parent Dating Tips

Dating as a single parent can be tough. But by putting in some simple measures moving forward, you can get back out on the dating scene with confidence!

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Nurturing romance, so it keeps alive forever

How to Maintain Your Relationship

Keeping romance alive becomes more difficult as your relationship matures. But no matter how you see it, romance is really the act of wooing or being wooed.

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10 reasons to date a british person

Why You need to Date British now

Whether you’re swooning over the accent or can’t cope with the charm, you haven’t known decorum till you've dated a British person.

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Easy ways to flirt with your date

Matchmaker Approved Dating Tips

There are many different ways you can flirt with your date. Here are some of the very best things you can do to make sure your first date goes smoothly

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Best date nights in Sydney

Great Date ideas in Sydney Australia

Gorgeous sunny weather. Happy people. Endless activities. The Emerald City is one of the world’s finest when it comes find the perfect date idea.

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V&A Museum in London is one of our museum date ideas

Museum Dates in London

Many London museums are now choosing to hold events or special opening hours in the evening. So why not suggest a museum as a refined date idea.

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What age can I use a dating agency

Drawing Down the Moon – London’s Premier Matchmaking Agency

Choosing the right matchmaking agency could be the first step towards a rich and fulfilling romantic life.

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Take your date to the Royal Albert Hall

Classical Music Dates in London

Are you looking for a classical music date night in London? Follow these dating tips on five of the best classical music venue in the capital.

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Saatchi Gallery - a great idea for a date in London

Five of London’s Best Gallery Date Ideas

Art galleries make for great places to go on a date. Here are five of the best art galleries for dates in London.

Date Ideas in London, Dating Tips

how to zoom for dating

How to Date Long Distance

So many singles are using Zoom to maintain their love lives during COVID. Want to get in on the action? Just follow these 4 easy steps to set up your date!

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Manchester

Dating in Manchester

Manchester is a wonderful place for dating. Here are the 4 best venues handpicked by our dating experts, making first date ideas easy!

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Genetic matchmaking television series

Can Genetics Help You Find Love?

Do genetics hide the answer to the perfect match? In Netflix’s new series, The One, the main character, Rebecca discovers the secrets of genetic matchmaking.

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are you read to start dating after covid ?

Are you ready to find love?

For far too many of us, it's been two years of no bra, no pants—and definitely no romance. Are you prepared for the madness of the post-COVID dating melee?

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Dating as a single parent

Single Parent Dating Tips

In London there are many single parents yearning to meet someone new. You can find love and companionship, but it's likely going to be more complex than before.

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The perfect first date, find dating success

How to Ensure First Date Success

Over coming first date nerves and finding the right conversation helps to make your date successful. Use body language to find out if your date is interested.

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Start looking for the love of your life

10 Brilliant Matchmaker Approved Venues to Find Love

If you're looking for love but struggling to find the right person, maybe you are looking in the wrong place. Here are 10 ideas of where to meet people.

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Couple flirting outside london cafe

Flirting in London

‘Help! I’m not a born flirt’, Wrong. You were born a fabulous flirt. We were all born fabulous flirts. Learning how to flirt is natural.

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Love - when we all need it the most!

Love – when we all need it the most!⁣

There's no two ways about it—these are worrying times. But luckily we have the technology at hand to stay in touch with our loved ones—and even date.

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Single Parent Dating Advice

Matchmaker Approved – Single Parent Dating Advice

Being a single parent is a wonderful thing to experience. Here are our matchmaker tips to help you with the dating process.

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Be the best version of yourself - optimise you dating opportunities

Are you ready to date?

Well….. it might be! Perhaps you’re giving off the wrong vibe, you talked too much, not enough, you appeared too intense or too opinionated.

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Gillian McCallum, Matchmaker winner 2020

Best Matchmaker Gillian McCallum

Our CEO Gillian McCallum is honoured to have been given the international iDate Award for Best Matchmaker 2020. That's five years in a row for DDM!

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Meeting Oscars Nominees

DDM Gift Bag for the Oscars 2020

Drawing Down the Moon would like to introduce you to this year's Oscar Nominees.

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Attached book review

What is Your Relationship Attachment Type?

Attached is an evocative exploration of attachment theory, and encourages readers to consider their own relationships in a way they’ve never tried before.

Book Reviews

Transatlantic Dating

NyLon The Transatlantic Dating Trend

Transatlantic Dating is becoming popular as more people commute between London and New York. Here is how to make it work.

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5 date ideas in Paris

Paris – Dating in the City of Love

Paris is renowned for being one of the world's most romantic cities. Check out our 5 amazing date ideas for the City of Love and Light!

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How to get back on the dating scene after a break up

Dating After Heartbreak

After a breakup, you can start afresh, be your true self. Take some time to reflect on the experience—then put together a plan to meet new singles!

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Be a happy singleton

Happilly single before finding love?

Being in a relationship won’t make you an amazing person with interesting hobbies and knowledge. That’s all up to you as a single person, as an individual.

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Conversation Tips for Dating

How to Keep a First Date moving

Knowing what to say and how to say it is very important on dates. Here are our conversation tips for dating.

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Toronto Dating

The How to Date Guide: Toronto

Toronto is a wonderful city for new relationships Here are our tips for successful Toronto dating.

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London Events for Singles on Valentines Day

Brilliant Valentines Day Events

Valentine’s - the one day each year that we celebrate being in a relationship has arrived again. But what if you are single on Valentine's Day?

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Andrea Galvin

Best Matchmaker – Andrea of Drawing Down the Moon

We are thrilled to announce that Drawing Down the Moon matchmaker Andrea Galvin has been awarded Best Matchmaker 2019

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Cait Baker

Drawing Down the Moon Winner – Best Dating Coach

Drawing Down the Moon Matchmaking are thrilled to announce that Cait Baker has been named a Finalist by iDate

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Cuffing

What is Cuffing Season?

Halloween holds its own terrifying turn for singles; not only is it a time to dress up in fancy dress, daters know it is the official start of Cuffing Season!

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