Listen closely, and you may not be so single come next February 14th.

Whatever dating service you choose, take time to polish your profile, says Lori Salkin, dating coach at Saw You at Sinai.

You’re going for the “sensual subliminal” vibe, not the “I just got out of prison” vibe. Ask questions: Sometimes, it’s easy to get so wrapped up in whether you’re making a good impression that you forget to engage the person across the table.

“Though it’s obvious that guys walking dogs or [playing with] babies attract women, men also seek evidence of nurturing,” she says. Break your routine to meet new people: Once you’re out of school—with its seemingly limitless supply of drunken encounters and early morning regret—it gets harder to meet people.But if you want to get the most from online dating there are some key 'rules' and top tips that can really make the difference.If you're looking for friendship, love or companionship and are considering online dating (as over 30,000 other Telegraph Dating members already have) then you should follow our top ten tips for first time online daters. If you are dating someone who doesn’t have a personal relationship with Christ, you are playing with fire. Don’t let the relationship progress to a physical point and then hope you can cut it off later. You need all the help you can get in today’s world. Do you depend on Him to meet your needs of love and security? If you can’t stand the person but have a great physical relationship, rethink the relationship. If one person is uncomfortable with any type of physical expression, don’t do it. Don’t push a date to do anything that makes him/her feel uncomfortable.