Dating, or even finding somebody to date can be difficult at times without the added complexity of finding someone of the same sex. Fear not...Here are some of DLL's Top Tips :)

Top Tips

  1. Involve yourself in LGBT groups or activities that you like (hiking, tennis, swimming, cinema) and the chances are you'll meet somebody with similar interests. 
  2. If there are no current LGBT groups that match your interest, why not start one! (its not as hard as you think!)
  3. Step out of your comfort zone - To meet new people, sometimes you have to try new things to have new experiences.
  4. Join an online community - forums, dating sites (etc) can be a good way of networking and getting to know people.
  5. Keep up to date with everything that's happening through social media and literature.
  6. Try Speed dating - we hear some good things about this (although we promise nothing!). 
  7. Volunteer* - You'll find there are some nice people out there who volunteer their time with great causes (not just us!)
*Disclaimer: Please do not volunteer only for this reason! Organisations like ours have a tough time keeping trained volunteers when they have found love - it makes us very sad and wobbly!

Dating Sites

Gaire
http://www.gaire.com/

Pink Sofa
http://www.pinksofa.com/#

Plenty of Fish
http://www.pof.com

Gaydar Girls
http://gaydargirls.com/

Gay Match
http://www.gaymatch.ie/

Parship
http://www.parship.ie/

Books

Is It a Date or Just Coffee?: The Gay Girl's Guide to Dating, Sex, and Romance

The Art of Meeting Women: A Guide for Gay Women

Girl Meets Girl: A Dating Survival Guide

Lesbian Dating 101