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Privacy NoticeIf you’re fed of being single, or you just want to get more joy out of dating, then 2023 could be the year that you turn it all around. Celebs Go Dating expert Anna Williamson, who recently helped Laura Anderson and Gary Lucy find love, has some tips that many single people could benefit from. And the best thing about them? They’re very cost effective! The relationship guru, who’s previously told OK! that you should treat dating like a 9-5 job, even has some solid advice for enjoying a successful first date… Take control of online dating “The dating world can be overwhelming. If you don’t know where to start, take back control by being clear and upfront about your objective. If you’re looking for a committed relationship, say it.”
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Chat over Zoom “The average date in the UK is £126 – stupid money! So have an ice-breaker video call first, just to see if there’s a spark. You avoid wasting anyone’s time or money and if there’s something there you can move to the next stage. We don’t need to go all ‘bells and whistles’ in those early dates.”
Arrange a preliminary zoom to see if there’s any spark
Size them up subtly “On a first date, remember it’s not a job interview. Be aware of what your values are and think of subtle ways to weave them into natural conversation. Use it as a fact-finding mission to find out what your date is into and what they represent.”
Remember that a first date isn’t a job interview
Be transparent “In that first phase of dating, before you’ve reached exclusivity, it’s OK to go on dates with several people. But be honest about that.” And for couples: agree a temporary sex ban Anna has this controversial advice for those people who are already coupled up. “If (lack of) sex is an elephant in the room, agree to go without,” she tells OK! “It’s reverse psychology – the minute you say you’re not going to do something, it seems less daunting. Agree on other ways to be intimate – going for a walk and holding hands, sending each other loving texts or cuddling on the sofa. “These are all ways to be intimate and can take the pressure off sex being the only option. Often you’ll find sex comes a lot easier as a result.” Anna has launched an online relationship coaching platform called The Relationship place. READ NEXT: Click here for today’s top showbiz news ‘I’m a life coach – here’s why you should stop striving for perfection’ ‘I set up a dating site for young widows because like Kelsey Parker we deserve love’ ‘Main character energy’ is the future dating trend you need to embrace now Sign up to our daily newsletter for the BIGGEST exclusive real life interviews, health news and moreStory SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnCelebs Go DatingLaura AndersonHealth
