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Age Preferences: Studies show that men tend to prefer dating younger women, while women often prefer dating men their age or slightly older.
Long-Distance Love: Around 33% of long-distance relationships start online. Online dating makes it easier for people to connect across geographical distances.
First Messages: Women are more likely to respond to messages that mention common interests, while men tend to receive more responses when they use direct compliments.
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Looking for somebody to share my life with and have some good times. I'm not looking for a poser, a body builder or a millionaire, just somebody who knows how to treat a lady, somebody who really I mean really listens to me gabbling on about my day. And in return I will do the same, not make anything up and listen to you. I love going to the cinema...
Most people who know me would say I'm a likeable and happy person because I try to please everyone.I cannot stand people who are selfish and only thing about there self I can be shy and Quite sometimes.I am Loving caring and honest person.I am working as a park keeper for Redbridge Parks I like most things going out for meal showing my old 16mm films.l'm just looking for a...
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I am a friendly and out going person. Hard working and career orientated. Have two independent children who mean the world to me. However looking to meet a genuine guy for fun and friendship.
Hi im sara single i am easy going person like making new firends and enjoy baking
I'm fun and loving and am looking for that special lady to have magic times with and lots of laughs.