Author: Simantov International
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Danielle’s “Finding Love” Story – Part Two: Getting defensive
A couple of weeks after I met Rachel, I had an email from her saying she would like me to meet a French man named Nathan. She won’t mind me saying that she was very pushy, insisting I must meet this man. I was confused. The agency must have thousands of men – why is…
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Danielle’s “Finding Love” Story – Part One: Was I better off alone?
This month we have a treat. We’ve interviewed one of our clients and have asked her some personal questions about life and love. This is what she said. And you can read more next week … “I am divorced with one child. After my divorce, I had a few relationships with men who were very…
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4 reasons we love Sukkot
If you grew up in a religious family, you probably remember Sukkot with great fondness: the sukkah, the dinners under the stars and the feverish atmosphere of building and cooking which precedes the week of celebration. But even if you didn’t celebrate the holiday growing up, here are 4 reasons why we think you should…
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It’s Rosh Hashanah – why aren’t you married yet?
Jewish New Year is traditionally a time to celebrate, share and connect; but at times it can also feel like you’re in a smartly-dressed interrogation. Who doesn’t have experience of being questioned by family members about their life and future plans? All those expectations come weighing down on you – heavier even than your mother’s…
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7 ways you can find love in the New Year
At a time of year when you’re meant to savour the flavour of sweetness, it can be hard to cope when you feel bitter, sad or disappointed about your life. If the thought of having yet another Rosh Hashana on your own is getting you down, then you need our Rosh Hashana eBook: “Seven…
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Dating people from the Jewish community – dos and don’ts
Knowing where to start in the dating world can sometimes be difficult. Throw in some cultural differences and you may feel like you’re on the back foot. Don’t worry. You can avoid the potentially embarrassing side effects of dating within your tribe with some tried and tested advice. Do… Be interesting. Make an effort to…
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Does age difference really matter?
Age is a question of attitude, not a question of numbers. Or as Mark Twain put it: “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” That may be partially true: some people “age” faster than others, in both mind and body. It is not rare nowadays to see…
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How to Get a Boyfriend – “The Right Boyfriend”
Advice on how to get a boyfriend ranges from the wise to the ridiculous. Everyone has an opinion on the best way to get a boyfriend, but not all the advice offered is helpful. After all, you don’t want to attract just any boyfriend, you want to find a man who will be there for…
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Do I need to lose weight to find a match?
The question seems simple enough. But if you are overweight and on the dating scene, then you already know that answering it is far from simple. Here is the dilemma: On one hand, one could be tempted to say that, when looking for a life partner, the superficial criteria that sometimes apply to short-term flings…
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Why it is so nice when Jews marry other Jews
You are looking for your soulmate and, if you are reading this on our site, chances are that you would like him or her to be Jewish. Depending on your religious orientation and the community you belong to, finding a Jewish mate might be a question of social survival or simply a question of preference. …