Steve Platt collects articles and notes on online dating services, professional matchmaking, speed dating events, and relationship advice for a range of locations and demographics.
"If you want a more personal approach to finding matches than online dating provides, consider enlisting the help of a professional matchmaker."
The site covers speed dating events in Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwickshire, New Jersey singles and professional matchmaking with over 25 years of dating experience, the costs of online dating services including eharmony and Badoo, a guide to legitimate cougar dating sites and avoiding scams, an article on Olympic ice skating pairs and figure skating romances, and a guide for expat dating in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Speed Dating in Stratford-upon-Avon
Information on speed dating events in Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwickshire, aimed at single men and women across Herefordshire and the wider region. The page also serves as an introduction agency listing and points to free join options, photos, chat rooms, interest groups, and private webmail.
Locations covered include Stratford-upon-Avon itself as well as nearby towns such as Coventry, with references extending across Warwickshire.
New Jersey Singles & Professional Matchmaking
An overview of professional matchmaking services in New Jersey, highlighting personalized coaching and over 25 years of dating experience. The article describes how a matchmaker works to understand a client's relationship goals, gathers preferences on age range, height range, smoking status, financial security, and personality traits, then brings two people together with continued feedback.
Guides
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| How to identify and replace a blown speaker fuse | A blown speaker fuse is a protective device, not the usual cause of a failed loudspeaker. It opens when excessive current reaches a passive speaker’s driver… | |
| Connecting a DVD Player to a Modern Projector | A modern projector usually has an HDMI input rather than a DVD tray, so an existing disc player is treated as a separate source. The simplest arrangement sends… | |
| How to wire ceiling speakers for Dolby Atmos | Ceiling speakers create the overhead layer that separates a Dolby Atmos soundtrack from conventional surround sound. Most systems combine a five- or… | |
| Quieter projector operation for Australian home cinema | A projector can become the loudest object in a home cinema, especially after sunset when the room is dark and every other sound has stopped. How to reduce… | |
| How to Use a Zigbee Remote with a Home Theater Receiver | A Zigbee remote can bring several entertainment devices under one control system, but it does not usually communicate directly with a home theatre receiver.… | |
| How to Set Up Surround Sound for a Streaming Bundle | A streaming bundle can bring together live television, movies, sport and catch-up services, but the best picture and sound depend on how the equipment is… | |
| How to Fix Picture Cropping When Connecting a PC to a Projector | A projector can display a sharp computer image while still cutting off the Windows taskbar, menu bars, or the edges of a film. This problem is usually caused… | |
| A Cleaner Entertainment Centre With Smarter Cable Management | Speaker cable clutter behind an entertainment centre can make a tidy living room look unfinished, complicate receiver setup and turn a simple fault into a… | |
| How to Connect a USB Drive to Your Projector for Media Playback | A USB drive can turn a projector into a convenient media player for films, family photos, presentations and downloaded video files. It can be simpler than… | |
| Choosing a Soundbar or Receiver and Speakers for Your Home | Choosing between a soundbar and a receiver with separate speakers depends on the room, the equipment already connected to it and the kind of listening… |
Legitimate Cougar Dating Sites
A guide to finding legitimate cougar dating sites, avoiding scams, and getting good results on platforms such as CougarDate.com, Cougar Life, and Adult FriendFinder. The article lists seven cougar dating sites, examines whether CougarDate.com is a scam, and includes a separate list of free dating and hookup sites.
Olympic Ice Skating Pairs and Romances
An article discussing prominent figure skating romances, marriages, and couples among Olympic ice skating pairs. It profiles eight Olympic ice skating pairs who are couples in real life and explains the required elements of pair skating, including lifts, twist lifts, throw jumps, jumps, and spins.
Expat Dating in Baku
A guide for expatriates looking to date in Baku, Azerbaijan. Topics include social life for expats, safety and comfort in areas like Downtown Baku, the visa process, getting around by mass transit, and monthly events for expatriates. The piece also references Baku hotels and places to stay.
Reformed Matchmaking and Jewish Dating
Content related to Reformed matchmaking, JRetroMatch, and Jewish matchmaking services within the context of religious observance. The article discusses Reform Judaism, the spectrum of positions on halakhic observance, and looks at how matchmaking functions within observant communities.
Age Gap Dating Advice
A discussion on age preferences in dating, referencing research guidelines and personal experiences with age-gap relationships. The piece references Psychology Today and examines whether one well-known age guideline may not work for everyone, along with personal anecdotes from readers.