There are some 15 million single people in the UK, and about 50% of them are looking for a serious relationship. A similar proportion are ready to go online dating, some in search of fun and flirtation, others -members of PARSHIP, for instance - looking for something deeper and more lasting.Many single people enjoy their independence while also being aware of the need for a stable, fulfilling relationship with a loving partner. These articles examine what it means to be single in the UK today. > View all articles
The process of looking for a partner has been transformed by the Internet. In their search for a relationship, single people can now choose from dozens of reputable dating websites. PARSHIP - a relationship site with matching based on the scientific PARSHIP test - gives single men and women a substantial advantage in finding a partner: each member is matched with potential partners, each with a profile suggesting a high degree of compatibility. A site like PARSHIP will help you make initial contact with people who are genuine partner material, but only you can decide whether someone is really right for you - whether that person is ‘the one’. > View all articles
A successful and fulfilling relationship is dependent on the compatibility between two people - their personalities, their aspirations and their lifestyle - and the way they complement each other. But, if it is to prove durable, a relationship also needs to be nurtured and, on occasion, both partners need to work at it, probably gaining a deeper understanding of each other in the process.These reports and articles tell you more about how to get the best out of a relationship. > View all articles
PARSHIP is the online dating service that is serious about relationships. It was first launched in 2001 and since then has brought together tens of thousands of couples around Europe. The service has played a major role in making online dating a mainstream activity for single people: it is estimated than one in six UK marriages is now the result of an initial online encounter.In this section of PARSHIP’s online magazine you will find some further insights into the world of online dating and the role it plays in helping single men and single women find the relationship they want. > View all articles