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A holiday does not have to mean a week or extended break away either, there are also plenty of day activities too.

You may also find this video useful to stay safe in the sun this summer:

Watch what he has to say below. Do you think he makes some valid points? Do you now feel you should pay more attention to the kids, nieces, nephews, etc in your life when it comes to the issue of love and relationships? Or is it just typical Amercian television?

Whatever your view, leave us your comments below. It certainly makes for interesting viewing!

It’s a hotly debated dating topic, but should you have sex on the first date? There’s certainly no definite answer to the issue of first date sex, and often you’ll find that a person’s response depends on a number of factors, mainly their age and gender as well as loads of other variables that make us all idiosyncratic individuals.

Women

Most women seem to be of the general consensus that they should refrain from having sex on the very first date, and this is almost certainly true for women the further away from the twenties they get.

A major obstacle to women having sex on the first date is the theory that they will come across as a ‘slag’. They believe that the guy will ultimately lose respect for her in the long-run, ruining any chances of a long-term relationship. Whilst this might be true for some relationships, a study from ‘The Guardian’ on the issue of first date sex revealed how the chemistry between some couples on a first date can be so perfect, that the only way to end the night is between the sheets.

Men

Surprisingly,  research show that more men than predicted seemed to share a similar opinion on first date sex – although more men than women admitted that they would definitely try for sex on the first date!

Should I then?

It therefore seems that first date sex depends on the individuals concerned. Most relationship experts will claim first date sex is bad for long-term relationship success, and this is probably true for many couples.

Getting to know each other before getting more intimate can certainly built up that all-important trust. Nevertheless, for some couples it seems just ‘right’ to have first date sex, and if both of you feel comfortable with it, why not?

Most women reading this have probably heard their fair share of cheesy lines whilst they’ve been out at bars and clubs before, and many men also reading this have probably been guilty of using one of two. But, do chat up lines actually work?
Ask any woman and they are likely to tell you that the worst chat up lines are indeed the cheesy lines – those that the guy has plucked from a dodgy men’s magazine or even pre-planned with his mates before going out.

Most woman will probably giggle (and others will probably roll their eyes!) at pick up lines such as: “Is your name Jacobs, because you’re a right cracker!” and “Do you work at the post office? I thought I saw you checking out my package?”

However, with cringe worthy cheesy lines like these, I doubt many woman are going to want to spend much more time with the guy that evening. If they do, they may think twice about planning anything long term.

Just watch Paddy in the Channel 4 show ‘Max & Paddy’ here – a great satire of cheesy lines:

Different Approach

In fact, research shows that a simple “Hi” is the most successful line at sparking a deep conversation, and woman openly admit that they consider it as one of the best chat up lines.
Interestingly, this works both ways, as men too simply like a woman who can confidently say “Hi” to them when out on a night out.

The irony is that cheesy chat-up lines are designed to, as the title suggests, get you talking and interacting with someone you’ve just met on a night out – when in actual fact all they are likely to achieve is getting a cheap thrill and damaging your chances of getting to know that person properly.

Here’s a good approach, which avoids going down the road of serious cheese, without losing a little cheekiness and charisma:

We want to know what you think about Chat-up lines…

Women - Do they work on you? What do you dislike (or love!) about them? Do you use them on men?

Men - Are you a regular user of cheesy lines? What are your best pick-up lines? How do most women react to them?

As ever, Smart Dating UK want your comments – so tell us your chat-up line stories by commenting at at the bottom of this blog post.

It’s pretty useful to be able to tell if someone likes you or not. Many men claim to be spectacularly bad at ‘reading’ signs of attraction shown by women, whereas many more women seem to have the knack of knowing whether they’re fancied or not. So why do so many of us get it so wrong, and how can we learn to read the signs of sexual attraction?

If you’re really keen on someone, there’s more at stake, and so it gets even harder to work out whether you’re fancied or not it return. Being able to read body language has to be a great skill doesn’t it? In all sorts of situations, not just the romance department. For those of you missing the cues time after time, swat up on these sure signs of body language attraction, say hello to more successful dating and goodbye to hopeless romantic blunders.

Signs of Attraction

• Fiddling with hair, or a necklace
• Being nervous or excited around someone
• For men, shoulders back, chest slightly puffed out
• For women, shoulders back and slightly arched back
• Dilated pupils
• Holding eye contact
• Woman will expose the inside of wrists and palms; a gentle gesture indicating a desire for communication
• For men, hands on hips or in belt loops highlights the genitals, and shows readiness for involvement! A sure sign of sexual attraction
• Leaning in towards someone while communicating

Knowing the signs of physical attraction could mean the difference between a beautifully well timed and confident parting kiss, square on the lips, and a hasty head turn at the wrong moment leading to an embarrassed exit by a couple of red faces who’s paths never cross again. Get it right and no-one leaves with egg on their face!