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Never mind romance, celebrate your friends
Galentine’s day is a time to appreciate female friendships
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The perils of getting the ick when dating
The ick is a dating trend that isn’t going anywhere
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My first date rules as a Jewish matchmaker
For a start, I've learned moving too slowly can kill any connection
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Jewish matchmaker to bring lessons in love to Finchley
Netflix superstar will speak at event for young professionals
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Matchmaker: Not so keen? Would your friend like him?
If a guy isn’t right for you, why not suggest them to a friend who may be better suited to them?
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Meet Netflix's new Yente-in-Chief
Aleeza Ben Shalom is the cupid of Netflix's Jewish Matchmaking
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My crazy month of 28 blind dates in 28 days
The JC’s own matchmaker, Aimee Belchak, set out on a dating marathon for charity. What did she learn?
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Matchmaker: What happens after that good first date?
Some advice to keep in mind in the early stages of meeting a potential new partner
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The Matchmaker’s Gift Book review: Romantic pairing down the generations
Lynda Cohen Loigman's enjoyable romance lacks nuance but its succinct storylines do not outstay their welcome
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Reader I married him... How one singleton found a husband in just three months
In her 30s Angelica Malin embraced being single, but a night in New York changed her life
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Matchmaker: My challenge — can I go on 28 dates in 28 days?
In a bid to raise money for two incredible charities, I’ve set myself the challenge to go on dates each day throughout the month of February
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Set a timer to avoid some common dating pitfalls
Working in theatre, running my business, hanging out with family and friends and going to the gym leaves little time for romance
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Matchmaker: Embrace the single life, but leave room for love
We don’t want to get too good at being alone - we need to keep some space available in our hearts
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Anais in Love Film review: An affair to forget in an engaging but overlong romantic comedy
A free-spirited young woman embarks on an whirlwind affair with an esteemed literary editor twice her age in French writer-director Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet's film
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The rise and rise of 'Jew-ish' weddings
Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash aren't the only mixed-faith couple to opt for a chupah
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Matchmaker: Time for your very own Love Island romance
Let's live out our own holiday romances after watching so many play out on our TV screens
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