All success stories
Since 2001, when PARSHIP was launched, tens of thousands of couples around Europe have met through the service. PARSHIP’s compatibility matching has proved its worth as one of the most reliable ways of finding a relationship – nearly 40% of Premium Members report that they have found someone special through PARSHIP.
We would love to hear from you if you feel that your path to love was unusual or unexpected in any way. We're also interested in hearing from couples who had a very high compatibility rating and can't believe how well-matched you turned out to be.
PARSHIP is often approached by magazines, newspapers and TV programmes looking for interesting relationship stories and we are able to offer payment to members who share their stories with the media. Please share as much information as possible using the following e-mail address: support@parship.co.uk.
Here you will find a selection of success stories from past members of PARSHIP. (Note: A part of the couple´s pictures was selected from stock material in order to maintain the anonymity of the PARSHIP couples.)
Love that conquers cultural differences
Ilke, 31 & Edwin 40
Married in Tuscany
Margret, 34 & Jake, 34
After years of kissing frogs...
Emma & Gavin
He kissed me
Emma, 32 & Gavin, 33
We now have a lovely daughter
Gina, 39 & Darren, 45
Together for the rest of our lives
Lucy, 44 & Pete, 45
We are getting married
Mandy & Nigel
Married in 2009
Richard & Linda
Our paths crossed thanks to PARSHIP
Joan & Stuart
Our compatibility score was amazing
Martina & Robert
We talked about anything and everything
Miriam & Mark
The biggest day of our lives
Rebecca & Will
A huge thank you to PARSHIP
Dave & Ruth
Both have had success
Tim & Sue
New Year and new love
Martin & Heather
After just two dates
Joe & Vanessa
Flowers and romance on the first date
Melanie & Keith
He was no April fool, I fell in love
Fiona & Michael
We know it's the real thing
John & Emma
It took a month to find love
Jacqui & Shaun
All success stories
If PARSHIP’s compatibility matching provides the foundation for success in finding a real relationship, it is also up to you as a member to help yourself along the path to finding someone special.
For instance, it’s worth being flexible when setting your search criteria. How much does it really matter if someone is a couple of years older or a couple of inches shorter than your consider ideal? And have you considered dating somebody who doesn’t live in your area? With PARSHIP, you can even get in touch with people in other European countries - though a long-distance relationship isn’t for everyone. And if someone tells you they are separated rather than divorced, that doesn’t stop them from being single and genuine.
While it’s good to know what job someone does - and PARSHIP is known as the professional dating service - don’t make any assumptions on the basis of what someone does for a living. PARSHIP’s matching centres on the compatibility of two people’s personalities, not their professional interests.
Another route to success is to take the initiative when it comes to making contact with your recommended partners. It takes a lot less courage than approaching someone in a bar or striking up a conversation at the supermarket! You can send a contact request - a private email over PARSHIP’s internal messaging system - or you can try an Icebreaker - a fun way to show interest. You answer four quick questions about life and then you send the same four questions as a quiz to the recommended partner of your choice. Then the two of you see how your answers compare. You can also simply send a ‘Smile’ to another member, or you can ‘Comment’ about something you like on their profile. Everything has to start somewhere - including a long-term relationship - so be ready to make the first move in whichever way you choose. It could change your life.