The sweet spot of summer: Why September is made for new connections

The tail-end of the warmest months and the early days of autumn are often a wonderful point in the year, sitting between high summer and the golden days of autumn which lie ahead. And if you’re enjoying dating during this season, or contemplating starting to do so, it can be a great time to get to know someone and forge new connections. Here, we aim to explain why.

The pace slows down enough that you can still linger over long dinners, but often without the crowds of peak holiday season, potentially making it easier to book a table in your first choice of restaurant, for example.

At the same time, while it’s not usually overly hot, these few weeks still offer numerous opportunities for outdoor dates, from an al fresco bistro to a romantic walk to a beach trip to a sporting event or music festival. The days remain pretty long with, hopefully, more than enough sunshine. So you shouldn’t be short of ideas for some fantastic dates.

And when it comes to going away, the tail-end of the summer is ideal for a spontaneous escape, however long you’ve been seeing someone. Much of Europe is still warm in early September, without the roasting heat of summer, the kids or the crowds, while prices have started to come down.

Equally, it’s a time of year when many people may be re-evaluating their lives as the seasons shift. September in particular can be a great period to reset, or of new beginnings, with fresher weather on the way and a general ‘back to school’ feel in the air. So people often choose to reassess their goals, routines and overall wellbeing, and think about how they might make positive changes.

If your job is so busy you typically have little time to think about anything else, a holiday can be one of few occasions when you consider your life more widely. So if you’ve recently been away, you may have returned to the still-good weather with plenty of energy and a positive mindset for meeting new people. The same could apply if you’ve just had a really good summer with lots of opportunities to have fun and socialise.            

The return to a more structured regime can make it easier to pinpoint those areas of your life which are ripe for improvement – and your attitude towards dating could be one of them. Some, for example, may set themselves a goal of being in a committed relationship by the time Christmas rolls around again, or ahead of the colder weather setting in. Indeed, you may be thinking in terms of doing this yourself and looking forward to cosy, romantic autumn and winter evenings with a new partner.

Make the most of the new season with Berkeley International

At Berkeley International, we’re hugely different from dating apps and websites, whose shallow connections often lead to disappointment, frustration or meaningless, brief relationships.

We focus on complete compatibility, with an exclusive, highly personalised approach to matchmaking. We prioritise high-flying singles like you who need to fit dating around work but who, equally, are serious about finding someone with shared values, with whom they can enjoy a committed relationship.

With offices across the world, we’ve earned our formidable reputation for offering busy professionals a quality, established dating service across global borders. What’s more, complete confidentiality and utter discretion are at the heart of everything we do.

So it’s perhaps hardly surprising that we’re widely considered as one of the leading introduction and matchmaking agencies in our sector, or that we enjoy a 75% success rate.

How does it work?

The way it works is all really straightforward. We don’t want to waste anyone’s time with ‘quick fix’ solutions that ultimately lead nowhere, so we’ll take the time to get to know you and what you want from your relationship and life more widely before we do anything else. This maximises our chances of being able to put you in touch with someone who shares your goals and values.

And it’s this very personal approach to elite dating, and the time we spend understanding our clients, which set us apart from the competition. It means we can offer the best possible professional advice, and make introductions which are potentially right for you.

So you’ll have a face-to-face meeting with one of our professional, discreet matchmakers in the first instance. They’ll discuss what you need in detail, and tell you a little more about the way we work. Apart from anything else, we like to be sure our clients are in the right place mentally and emotionally before they start dating. Then – and only then – will we put you in touch with potential partners.

Get in touch today for an initial informal discussion. We’re always honest about whether we believe we can help a new client. And, of course, we’ll handle your query in the strictest confidence. Then you could be heading in to autumn or winter with a partner who makes you feel complete.

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