Thursday 15th October 2009- The SingleSolution.com Manhunt

Gone are the days when women were viewed as passive in the dating field. Nowadays, along with the rise of consumer culture, when women want something, they go and get it. Whether it is a high flying job, the new exclusive Balenciaga bag or the man of their dreams…

The dating website, singlesolution.com is hosting a real-life MANHUNT in London…and we are giving you girls the chance to win a date with our Bachelor at a top London restaurant, PLUS two leisure select return tickets to Paris care of Eurostar for you to use at your own leisure!

All you have to do is work out the first clue which will be posted live on here at 6.00pm Thursday 15^th October that will lead to a famous London landmark where a singlesolution.com MANHUNT team member will provide you with the next clue. Track down the secret location of the singlesolution.com ultimate bachelor and be the first there to win the fantastic date…

All those taking part will be welcome to join us for a complimentary cocktail reception at the final destination.

Pre-register now HERE and we will text you the first clue at 6pm on the day. Ensure your mobile number is in your account details.

So, we hear you ask, who IS this Bachelor? Check out his profile below and we challenge you NOT to be tempted to run across London to find him… Happy hunting!

Full name: Patrick Drake

Age: 30

Home: London

Height: 6’ 1”

Job: Director of www.blackcardlondon.com, an invitation-only membership which gives its members complimentary entry to the best clubs in London. Patrick also runs “The Oracle”, a concierge service providing recommendations and table bookings, itineraries and event planning, minimizing members’ efforts in organizing a night of fun.

Hobbies: “I’m a food fanatic on a mission to share my passion and teach all my friends to cook, so spare time is spent cooking and working on my video blog:

www.dinnerwithpatrick.blogspot.com. I also love sports and play polo in my spare time.”

Ideal date: “First class Eurostar tickets to Paris, for dinner at La Table de Joel Robuchon in the Bois de Boulogne before heading back to the George V. Thanks to Eurostar, it’s surprisingly quick and easy it is to whisk a loved one to Paris – even just for a day –and it makes a much more romantic setting!”

Describe your ideal woman:

“My ideal woman would be totally different to me….maybe from a different country or working in an industry totally different to mine, or has some extraordinary hobby; I want a girl who intrigues me so that the banter is fun and I discover something new…”

What’s your best joke?

“Past, present and future walked into a bar. It was tense.”

When did you last cry, and why?

“Listen I’m a guy. We don’t cry. I might have got something caught in my eye the last time I watched Watership Down.  That’s all I’m saying on the matter.”

What do you see when you look in the mirror:

“A cheeky grin…”

If your office was burning down, what one object would you save?

“My Prêt-a-Manger reward card – its taken me so long to fill that thing!”

What’s your most irritating habit?

“Singing very loudly all day long in the office.”

Sometimes you might date someone who feels that you are too good for them. This can be down to insecurity or low self esteem. They’ll be paranoid and possessive which will cause you both problems.

Here are some tips to help reassure him :

1) Surprise him every now and again. Send him a love letter or cook him a suprise meal. This will show subconsciously show him that you are thinking about him even when you aren’t together.

2) Be a good listener. Show him that you value his opinions and what he has to say. People naturally feed connected when they believe they are being understood and listened to.

3) It’s quite normal to feel insecure about things every now again. Reassure him and become his biggest cheerleader. He needs to know that you like him for the whole package
and let him overhear you telling others how wonderful he is.

4) Make yourself available. Always take his calls and make time to be together. If you disappear it can make him think the worst.

5) Give him an item of jewellery (such as a watch) that he can wear. Every time he thinks about you he’ll look at it and have an instant psychical and mental reminder about how much you care about it.

James Preece Dating Expert for Single Solution.

A big thank you to everyone that came to help us celebrate at our two big 7th Birthday parties last Saturday. Our 30s to mid 40s party took place at Digress City with optional ceroc dancing and our Asian party was at The Cuban Bar.
We’ve had some great feedback about both events so we hope you all have lots of fab dates lined up from it.

7 years is a very long time in the singles events world and we thank you for all your support over the years. We are constantly evolving and improving the services that we offer, so if you have any suggestions do let us know!

Our next big party is our Halloween party on Sat 31st October. Halloween is always one of the “Top Three” parties of year, along with Valentines Day and Christmas. They always attract large numbers and we’ve pushed the boat out this year with a live band, tarot reader and magician. We’ll be decorating the venue and will have some great prizes for the best costumes.