We’re pretty sure Mark Twain wasn’t thinking of romance (or online dating, for that matter) here, but it applies to both romance and online dating. To us, it sounds like a truly inspiring love quote.

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor […] Explore. Dream. Discover.

- Mark Twain

Have you ever looked at an older couple, still happy and in love after years (decades, even) of marriage, and wondered: what’s their secret? Of course, there is no patented formula for a successful marriage or relationship, but there are lessons to be learned from the marriages of our grandparents. We dared to ask and learned this… (more…)

Are you feeling the approach of autumn yet? Are you sitting in front of the computer in a woolly jumper, clutching a hot cup of tea? This week, as autumn officially begins, we banish our shorts and tank tops to the back of the wardrobe and get ready to face the wind, rain and cold of the coming months. But before you get all upset that the end of summer is upon us, look at the positive side: autumn is the season that sees summer flirts turn into serious relationships. (more…)

At the risk of sounding cheesy: this love quote could also read “You never lose by online dating. You always lose by not even trying online dating.” Could, but doesn’t. Probably because the version below rolls off the tongue a lot better.

You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back.

- Barbara De Angelis

I will walk 500 miles… or will I?

You never know where and when a relationship will begin. You might meet interesting singles on holidays or on a business trip and, before you know it, you’re in a long-distance relationship. When you search for a relationship through an online dating service, there is an even greater chance of finding a long-distance relationship. At be2, you can search for singles across the country or only in your neighbourhood, depending on your preference. If you do decide to include singles anywhere in the country in your search, you should be prepared to commit to a long-distance relationship. Once you have found the single who is right for you through an online dating service, there is no turning back. (more…)

Last week, we briefly stopped talking about love and listened to what others have to say. This week, some very true words on the importance of showing your feelings in a relationship. Yes, even if that relationship hits a rocky patch.

They do not love that do not show their love.
The course of true love never did run smooth.

- William Shakespeare

Now that we know all about the chemicals involved with falling in love, how about getting those chemicals flowing with some aphrodisiacs? You know that a home-cooked meal is always a good idea for a romantic date – man… heart… stomach… you get the picture. Now make it even more romantic by using special ingredients that will have him (or her) falling in love course by course. (more…)

Generally, we’re not so big on over-analysing falling in love. We do analyse relationships (yes, there is a difference), but not falling in love. It is what it is, call that our motto. Falling in love is strange and beautiful and we don’t need to know what chemicals cause it, because that is not very romantic. Nevertheless, we got curious, then fascinated, then overcame our bad relationship history with chemistry and then found out the following wonderful things you never knew about the chemistry of falling in love. (more…)

We’re always talking about love (”Talking about love” is even the name of the page, just in case you weren’t sure), but sometimes it’s a good idea to stop talking and listen to what others have to say about love. In future, we will end every week with a love quote - something to inspire you and put a smile on your face. This beautiful quote about love perfectly sums up our feelings about love.

If you have [love],
you don’t need to have anything else.
If you don’t have [love],
it doesn’t matter much what else you do have.

- J. M. Barrie

Yesterday, we told you that a good picture in your be2 profile can do more than just show off a pretty face. Ideally, it can show many aspects of your personality and help you find love. Today, it’s advice time with the dos and don’ts of profile photos. Remember: a good picture in your profile will attract attention and increase your chances of finding love!

Do… (more…)