Getting Started

If we can manage to be successful at making friends and making the rest of our lives happen the way we want them to, then why can we feel so helpless and out of control when it comes to dating? Dating can often mean heartache, anxiety and unhappiness, and starting again can be a daunting prospect for many of us. However, dating can also bring excitement, joy, vast amounts of fun and a whole array of new experiences.

You may have decided to check out this section because you are looking to start again in a new relationship. Maybe you have been very hurt in the past and are afraid of going through the same kind of heartache again. Perhaps you don't know what you want out of a relationship, other than that you want one and that you don't want a repeat of previous unhappy experiences. It could be that your past relationships and dating encounters have been such total disasters that the thought of trying again literally brings you out in a cold sweat.

It's important to realise that examining our past relationships can actually help us to understand where we are going and what we want out of life. We can then have a better appreciation of what makes us feel good and what we truly value in a relationship.

Whether you're relatively new to the dating game or an old hand, and whether you just want to go out for the occasional date or be part of a full-scale relationship, this section will help you to examine you past experiences and take a look at what you want out of a new relationship. Being happy with yourself is an essential part of any successful relationship, and this section will help you to explore the concept of being alone and the art of being able to enjoy your own company. Finally, we give you our top 5 tips on how to start a new relationship, especially if you've been hurt in the past.