Active dates ‘can help break the ice’

When arranging a first date, single people should try out something fun and active and avoid getting into a deep and meaningful conversation too early.

This is the opinion of Chrissy Richman, director of thelifechangepeople.com, who said initial meetings often contain "too much talking" about personal details.

For this reason, the expert stated that doing something together – like going to the cinema or trying out horse riding – can tell people more about each other than an in-depth chat.

Additionally, Ms Richman suggested that honesty can be the best policy for those people meeting for the first time, particularly when they are simply looking for a bit of fun.

"[Don't] try to please people by liking what they like, even when you don't. Exploring the past – yours or theirs – in too much detail, too early [is another mistake]," she added.

This comes after personal dating coach Peter Spalton said a photograph is a "vital part" of an online personal and claimed head and shoulders shots are the most suitable.

Posted by Mark Wilkins