Editorial contributions this month.

Develop your approach to dating through a deeper understanding of Self, honest conversations about what you want, and practical guidance to align your needs, desires and how you present offline and online.

Colour is another data point - another piece of information – that can evoke emotion, or spark a memory linked to a specific colour. For example, ‘Tiffany blue’ often prompts a feeling of luxury and love from gifting a precious piece of jewellery often used to mark a milestone life event.

Humans, by nature, need connection – with self, with others and community, with environment, with a greater sense of purpose. Social contact is crucial for well-being whether you need a little or a lot, so we’ve had to get creative with how to stay connected during lockdowns and restrictions.

So if the first meet is about getting a sense of the other and of self to see if there's something more to explore on a first date, the purpose of the first date is to build on the energy of the first meet.