Keep them in the dark
Worried about your looks? Try dating in the dark at an organised event where the waiters wear night-vision goggles to serve you in an unlit restaurant. www.dinnerinthedark.com.

SAVE MONEY ON YOUR DATE

Cook for two on the cheap
Your garden is a source of fancy food that would cost a fortune in a top restaurant. You can pay £30+ for woodpigeon - and they’re really skinny. Your partner won’t know if you’ve cooked them properly and will be impressed by your adventurous talents. For inspiration, try www.seasonalfood.com.

HOW TO DATE A CELEBRITY

Be a groupie
Traditionally, after a rock gig, horny young women are much in demand by animalistic musicians (and their friends). The rise of girl power creates just as much opportunity for male groupies. And if you’re a country music fan, age is no barrier.

THE BENEFITS OF GETTING HITCHED

Wed before you die
If you already own a house with your partner, but you’re not married to them, you could leave a gigantic tax bill if you snuff it. As you’ll be dead, this may not concern you, but imagine the nightmare if your partner drops first. You may have to sell your home to pay the bill. So the moment you feel that death may be close, get married. An inheritance tax wedding may not be romantic, but it is practical.