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We’ve let the men know what 5 things to never say on a first date and so now ladies it’s your turn!  Whilst some of the inadvisable statements and questions

We’ve let the men know what 5 things to never say on a first date and so now ladies it’s your turn!  Whilst some of the inadvisable statements and questions

Knowing what to say on a first date can be daunting, especially when coupled with the fear of having to sit through awkward silences and having nothing in common.  Sometimes

Knowing what to say on a first date can be daunting, especially when coupled with the fear of having to sit through awkward silences and having nothing in common.  Sometimes

If you’ve been single a while, or are recently getting back into the dating world, you may be wondering exactly what it is men are seeking in 2018.  It has

If you’ve been single a while, or are recently getting back into the dating world, you may be wondering exactly what it is men are seeking in 2018.  It has

You may be familiar with hearing phrases such as, <em>‘I just want a real man’</em> or <em>‘I just want someone decent’ </em>when women are asked what they want from a

You may be familiar with hearing phrases such as, <em>‘I just want a real man’</em> or <em>‘I just want someone decent’ </em>when women are asked what they want from a

When it comes to the public perception of matchmakers, there are some wildly out-dated visions conjured up in people’s minds. The image of an elderly lady flicking through old-style roller

When it comes to the public perception of matchmakers, there are some wildly out-dated visions conjured up in people’s minds. The image of an elderly lady flicking through old-style roller

How the wealthy global jet-setters find love. The requirements for globe-trotting executives are very different, but intriguing to say the least. The most personal of touches, the most premium service.

How the wealthy global jet-setters find love. The requirements for globe-trotting executives are very different, but intriguing to say the least. The most personal of touches, the most premium service.

These days our requirements for a partner can be extensive. As we become more confident in asking for the things we want in life and as we witness the ever-growing

These days our requirements for a partner can be extensive. As we become more confident in asking for the things we want in life and as we witness the ever-growing

There is always something in relationships to keep us guessing, such as ‘is this the one?’ or ‘is it too early to admit I eat toast in the shower?’.  <em>Getting

There is always something in relationships to keep us guessing, such as ‘is this the one?’ or ‘is it too early to admit I eat toast in the shower?’.  <em>Getting

One of the things we hear from the successful women who join our agency is that they intimidate men.  The partners that they find interesting and attractive consistently appear put

One of the things we hear from the successful women who join our agency is that they intimidate men.  The partners that they find interesting and attractive consistently appear put

An interview with Mairead Molloy, Global Director, on the differences between on-line dating and exclusive matchmaking. Mairead explains the rationale as to why Berkeley International does not use algorithms in making introductions, and why she feels this is far more appropriate for the top end of the market.‍

An interview with Mairead Molloy, Global Director, on the differences between on-line dating and exclusive matchmaking. Mairead explains the rationale as to why Berkeley International does not use algorithms in making introductions, and why she feels this is far more appropriate for the top end of the market.‍

If you’re single this Valentine’s Day then we have a very exciting activity on the cards for you.  Yes, you heard right, we have an evening planned that means you

If you’re single this Valentine’s Day then we have a very exciting activity on the cards for you.  Yes, you heard right, we have an evening planned that means you

People are usually on their best behaviour when it comes to first dates.  Filled with a whole gamut of emotions, even the most confident of us are likely to be

People are usually on their best behaviour when it comes to first dates.  Filled with a whole gamut of emotions, even the most confident of us are likely to be

When we’re single it’s very easy to <em>not do</em> a lot of things because we don’t yet have a partner.  It’s as though suddenly, a whole portion of the world

When we’re single it’s very easy to <em>not do</em> a lot of things because we don’t yet have a partner.  It’s as though suddenly, a whole portion of the world

There is a tendency at this time of year for people to go a little wild with their motivation.  Suddenly endeavours which have always appeared out of reach or unsustainable

There is a tendency at this time of year for people to go a little wild with their motivation.  Suddenly endeavours which have always appeared out of reach or unsustainable

Before you get out your pen and paper this year and follow through with the blind pursuit of making New Year resolutions, ask yourself this, <em>do I really need to?</em>

Before you get out your pen and paper this year and follow through with the blind pursuit of making New Year resolutions, ask yourself this, <em>do I really need to?</em>

In case you haven’t noticed, the world is full swing into this festive period and you, my dear, are coming along for the reindeer ride. From simple pleasantries, such as

In case you haven’t noticed, the world is full swing into this festive period and you, my dear, are coming along for the reindeer ride. From simple pleasantries, such as

Aside from your home, the next place you most likely spend the majority of your time is at work.  For this reason, the possibility of meeting someone who’s a good

Aside from your home, the next place you most likely spend the majority of your time is at work.  For this reason, the possibility of meeting someone who’s a good

In an ideal world, breaking up with someone would be clean cut and hassle-free. People would admit and accept they're not compatible, then move on with their lives.  In reality

In an ideal world, breaking up with someone would be clean cut and hassle-free. People would admit and accept they're not compatible, then move on with their lives.  In reality

Being in love is almost universally accepted as one of the most exciting and pleasurable states we can be in.  Unfortunately, it’s also acknowledged as one of the hardest, most

Being in love is almost universally accepted as one of the most exciting and pleasurable states we can be in.  Unfortunately, it’s also acknowledged as one of the hardest, most

Arguing, disagreeing, bickering, whatever you want to call it, happens in all relationships. It’s easy to do, easy to say the wrong thing without thinking, easy to half deal with

Arguing, disagreeing, bickering, whatever you want to call it, happens in all relationships. It’s easy to do, easy to say the wrong thing without thinking, easy to half deal with

We all have roles to play in our relationships and over time they can become fixed.  Good guy or bad guy, we get used to acting our part and also

We all have roles to play in our relationships and over time they can become fixed.  Good guy or bad guy, we get used to acting our part and also

The topic of infidelity isn’t a pleasant one but it’s one that needs to be discussed.  There’s no point pretending it doesn’t exist, but rather than talk about how terrible

The topic of infidelity isn’t a pleasant one but it’s one that needs to be discussed.  There’s no point pretending it doesn’t exist, but rather than talk about how terrible

If you’ve been looking for love for a long time without success, or you’ve decided that after a recently ended relationship you need a break from dating, then coming back

If you’ve been looking for love for a long time without success, or you’ve decided that after a recently ended relationship you need a break from dating, then coming back

Losing love unexpectedly or through no fault of your own can be heart shattering. The experience makes us vulnerable, wary of opening up and disbelieving of the possibility that both

Losing love unexpectedly or through no fault of your own can be heart shattering. The experience makes us vulnerable, wary of opening up and disbelieving of the possibility that both

Mairead Molloy, Global Director of Berkeley International, provides her dating tips for both men and women. Her vast knowledge and experience in the industry has put her in a unique position to be able to share her thoughts.

Mairead Molloy, Global Director of Berkeley International, provides her dating tips for both men and women. Her vast knowledge and experience in the industry has put her in a unique position to be able to share her thoughts.

Berkeley International, for the “elite and discerning”, says its 5,000 members include “billionaire” chief executives of FTSE 100 companies, leaders in technology, law, finance and media, as well as A-list

Berkeley International, for the “elite and discerning”, says its 5,000 members include “billionaire” chief executives of FTSE 100 companies, leaders in technology, law, finance and media, as well as A-list

Make this summer one to remember by being spontaneous and doing all those things you’ve thought about, but never tried. You have little to lose and a whole lot to

Make this summer one to remember by being spontaneous and doing all those things you’ve thought about, but never tried. You have little to lose and a whole lot to

A brief view of how Berkeley International operates as an exclusive matchmaker, as opposed to digital dating businesses. The tailored approach, the very individual nature of each and every client has been at the forefront of the ethos of the company for many years.

A brief view of how Berkeley International operates as an exclusive matchmaker, as opposed to digital dating businesses. The tailored approach, the very individual nature of each and every client has been at the forefront of the ethos of the company for many years.

If you’re a woman with a significantly younger partner, you may be familiar with the term <em>cougar</em> being used to describe you.  Not all women find it flattering being named

If you’re a woman with a significantly younger partner, you may be familiar with the term <em>cougar</em> being used to describe you.  Not all women find it flattering being named

As intuitive and self-aware as you may be, assessing whether a partner is right for you can be a delicate process.  Most of us can get through a few dates

As intuitive and self-aware as you may be, assessing whether a partner is right for you can be a delicate process.  Most of us can get through a few dates

Without doubt, one of the biggest challenges at the start of a relationship is learning if and how to trust your new partner.  This can be especially tricky if you’re

Without doubt, one of the biggest challenges at the start of a relationship is learning if and how to trust your new partner.  This can be especially tricky if you’re

A review of what is entailed in running an upscale global matchmaking company. The issues presented by clients who are time-short are dealt with by the very discerning and personalised service that Berkeley International provides.

A review of what is entailed in running an upscale global matchmaking company. The issues presented by clients who are time-short are dealt with by the very discerning and personalised service that Berkeley International provides.

Media representations of couples from different cultures are becoming more common in today’s society and the majority of us no longer give it a second thought. Like most situations however,

Media representations of couples from different cultures are becoming more common in today’s society and the majority of us no longer give it a second thought. Like most situations however,

Dating within our age range is, when you think about it, quite a logical thing to do.  It means that our journey in life can perhaps sync more easily.  When

Dating within our age range is, when you think about it, quite a logical thing to do.  It means that our journey in life can perhaps sync more easily.  When

It’s far more common in society to witness women dating considerably older men than it is to see young men dating older women.  However unfair or inaccurate it may seem,

It’s far more common in society to witness women dating considerably older men than it is to see young men dating older women.  However unfair or inaccurate it may seem,

Ending a relationship can be one of the hardest things that we do in our lives.  Whether the decision to split is mutual or one-sided, it’s never easy and the

Ending a relationship can be one of the hardest things that we do in our lives.  Whether the decision to split is mutual or one-sided, it’s never easy and the

It’s inevitable that over time your romantic relationships will change.  It happens with familial relationships, our friendships, even with our work colleagues.  Change is a natural part of growing and

It’s inevitable that over time your romantic relationships will change.  It happens with familial relationships, our friendships, even with our work colleagues.  Change is a natural part of growing and

After the hype of your Valentine’s Day celebrations, however long these last for you, it’s extremely easy for the romance to simmer down without either of you even realising it’s

After the hype of your Valentine’s Day celebrations, however long these last for you, it’s extremely easy for the romance to simmer down without either of you even realising it’s

We are delighted to announce our new partnership with The Classic Parade, the supercar hire specialists. The Classic Parade Supercar Hire Team is committed to doing everything possible to ensure our

We are delighted to announce our new partnership with The Classic Parade, the supercar hire specialists. The Classic Parade Supercar Hire Team is committed to doing everything possible to ensure our

There are a ton of different gifts and activities that over the years have become standard fare for Valentine’s Day.  So much so, that many of us don’t expect anything

There are a ton of different gifts and activities that over the years have become standard fare for Valentine’s Day.  So much so, that many of us don’t expect anything