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Score On Our Chatline With These 8 Facts About Sweden!

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Seeing as England are playing Sweden this weekend we thought we’d give you some random Swedish facts!

  • One of our most popular stores, Ikea, was founded in Sweden in 1943 by Ingvar Kamprad. Over 1,800,000 meatballs are consumed daily in all of Ikea’s 313 stores worldwide!
  • The current three-point seatbelt was invented in Sweden and launched by Volvo in the 1950s. It is claimed to have saved 1 million lives since its invention.
  • The pacemaker, ultrasound, safety match, astronomical lens, marine propeller, refrigerator, and computer mouse are just a few that were invented in Sweden or by Swedes.
  • Every year since 1901, the Nobel Prizes have been awarded in Stockholm. It is the legacy of Alfred Nobel, who invented dynamite in 1866.
  • Sweden has won a grand total of 625.5 Olympics medals. 475.5 are from the Summer Olympics (one gold medal is shared with Denmark, hence the .5), and 150 were won in the Winter Olympics.
  • Football, is the most popular sport in Sweden. Close second is ‘innebandy’, which is a sort of floor hockey that’s played indoors.
  • One of Sweden’s most famous exports is of course, ABBA. They are the fourth-best selling music act in history after Elvis Presley, the Beatles, and Michael Jackson.
  • Sweden has one of the longest life expectancies in the world. 74 years for men and 80 years for women. It also has one of the lowest birth rates.

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Text Chat and Dating with You’ve Pulled

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Once you’re all signed up, we will start sending you the profiles of people we think you might match with from your area. If you like the look of anyone you can just reply to that text and get chatting.

Our text chat is safe, secure and moderated, all our members are genuine users and it’s private, discreet and anonymous.

Text dating has opened up a whole new world for singles who want to try something different. So what are you waiting for? Start chatting with local singles today with You’ve Pulled!

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Dating In Bristol

Top 5 Date Ideas In Bristol

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Looking for somewhere interesting for your first date in Bristol? Try one of our top 5 places!

Bristol Zoo
Why not take a stroll around Bristol Zoo with your date?! There’s plenty to talk about and lots to see so you won’t be short of conversation topics especially with the daily feeds and talks that take place for many different species.
If you want to make it special, then book an animal experience with your favourite animals. Options include meerkats, lemurs and penguins!
Alternatively the zoo occasionally puts on adult or comedy nights so keep your eyes peeled for those too.
Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Browse their eclectic collections of art, nature and history whilst you get to know your date – there’s plenty to see and plenty to talk about if you run out of conversation!
Spread out over three floors, there are Egyptian mummies to see, dinosaurs to learn about (including the Bristol dinosaur) and Alfred the Gorilla to meet, along with a huge array of art and natural pieces to appreciate.
With free entry, it’s the perfect place for an interesting, educational and fun date!
Queens Rd, Bristol , BS8 1RL

Glassboat Restaurant
Since first opening in the 1980s, the Glassboat has become a well-established eatery in the heart of Bristol.
With its panoramic views of the river and its selection of a wide range of classic and original dishes, you’re sure to impress your date by taking them to this romantic setting.
Pop in for a bite to eat and/or to sample some of their delicious cocktails – they’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner so can cater to whatever takes your fancy at whatever time of day!
Welsh Back, Bristol, BS1 4SB

Clifton Suspension Bridge & Clifton Rockslide
The grade I listed Clifton Suspension Bridge has been linking Bristol to North Somerset across the Avon Gorge for almost 150 years.
There are free guided tours on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays between Easter and October, or if you prefer, just take a stroll up Clifton Down to check out the view.
At the top of Clifton Down is an open face of rock that has been used by generations as a slide down the rock face. Called “Clifton Rock Slide”, the face of the rick has become polished by all the people that have slid down it over the years.
For something a little different, why not race your date down the slide!
Bridge Road, Bristol, BS8 3PA

The Matthew
Located in Bristol Floating Harbour is The Matthew, a replica of the English ship that discovered North America in 1497.
Climb aboard and take a look around the ship and talk to the knowledgeable volunteers about its history. You can take a trip around the harbour, down the river or even out to sea!
For something a little special, why not book a Cream Tea Trip for you and your date to enjoy whilst getting to know each other!
Visits onto the boat are free but a fee applies for harbour trips, Avon Gorge trips & their other special trips and events.
Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN

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How To Stay Safe On A First Date

Stay safe when meeting someone for the first time. Our guide to first date safety.

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Dating In Cardiff

Our Top 5 First Date Ideas In Cardiff

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Looking for somewhere to go on a date in Cardiff? Then give one of these top 5 places a go!

The Potted Pig
Situated in an old bank vault, The Potted Pig offers a constantly changing menu of largely British food, most of which comes from independent and local suppliers so you can always expect fresh seasonal flavours.
The drinks have been carefully chosen to go with the menu and with a vast array of wines, bottled lagers, beers, ales, ciders and a huge choice of bespoke gin varieties, there is sure to be something to tickle your fancy.
If The Potted Pig is booked up, why not try their sister venue Porro, located in on Llandaff High Street.
27 High Street, Cardiff, CF10 1PU

Cardiff Castle
One of the top historical places in Wales, Cardiff Castle has numerous points of interest within its ancient walls.
Take a tour of the house, see the castle apartments, visit the Norman keep, or walk through the wartime shelters – tunnels built for air raids during the Second World War – there are plenty of things to keep the conversation going!
Take a pit stop in the café during your visit for refreshments such as hot meals, sandwiches, cakes and pastries, and pop into the gift shop to buy a keepsake to remind you of your visit.
Cardiff Castle, Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 3RB

Urban Tap House
Urban Tap House opened in 2013 as the first bar fully-devoted to craft beer and cider.
With a rotating selection of over fifteen beers on tap and fridges full to the brim with a selection of beers from around the world, beer lovers need to give this place a visit.
Their menu consists of a delicious range of burgers, sides, and bar snacks, so whether you want to pop in for a beer and a nibble or are looking for something more substantial, you can find it at Urban Tap House.
Urban Tap House, 25 Westgate Street, Cardiff, CF10 1DD

St Fagans National History Museum
Dubbed one of Europe’s leading open-air museums and Wales’s most popular heritage attraction, St Fagans is certainly not somewhere to miss.
There are a number of things to see whilst at St Fagans including historic buildings, and the castle which is a Grade 1 listed building that has been named one of the finest Elizabethan manor houses in Wales, all of which is set on 100 acres of parkland.
There are a number of craftsmen demonstrating traditional skills around the site, with many of their products on sale to the public.
Cardiff, CF5 6XB

Dr Who Experience
Located a short distance from the BBC studios where the series is filmed, The Dr Who Experience is a must for any fan.
It covers over fifty years of adventures, taking you on a unique journey through space and time – keep your eye out for special tickets at certain times of year that not only give you general admission to The Interactive Experience and The Exhibition Hall where there is a huge array of costumes and props, but also take you on The Walking Tour where you visit filming locations around Cardiff Bay and The TARDIS Tour where you get to visit the genuine set of the TARDIS!
Don’t forget to visit the Official Dr Who Shop to pick up exclusive memorabilia and gifts.
Discovery Quay, Porth Teigr, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF10 4GA

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Our Top 5 First Date Ideas In Liverpool

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Looking for date ideas in Liverpool? Give one of these top places a try!

Alma De Cuba
Alma De Cuba is situated in what used to be St. Peter’s Church which first opened in 1788 so you can expect it to be spectacular.
As well as the fanciful food and drink on offer, there are regular events that take place throughout the week.
Tuesday and Thursday evenings play host to live music, Sundays include a live gospel choir singing you through your brunch.
If you’re looking for something a bit more lively, then head over on a Friday or Saturday night after 11pm as they bring out the carnival atmosphere with Samba dancers and excellent resident DJs.
Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BH

World Museum
For something a little different, head over to the World Museum which is full of fascinating displays from Egyptian mummies to a Planetarium. Check out the dinosaur casts, the live creepy crawlies in Bug House or get your hands on over 20,000 of the most unusual items in the Clore Natural History Centre.
There’s a coffee shop on the ground floor that serves hot and cold food and a café on the fifth floor which offers a wide range of food which you can eat whilst enjoying the views across the city. There is also a gift shop where you can grab a souvenir to remember your date!
William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN

Mersey Ferry
Taking the ferry across the Mersey is absolutely something you have to do in Liverpool so why not take a date with you?!
Most cruises are around 50 minutes long, but you get to see Liverpool from a completely different view point.
With stops at Pier Head, Seacombe and Woodside, you can  either disembark and check out what’s on offer, or carry on and do the full 50 minute tour.
If you get off at Pier Head, you can head over to Albert Dock and check out the Beatles Story, if you get off at Seacombe, you can check out Spaceport  – a star-filled attraction with the whole galaxy under one roof and if you get off at Woodside, there’s the U-boat Story  where you can discover what life was like on board a German World War II Submarine.
Also try the Dazzle Ferry for something a little different!
Boarding is available at Woodside, Pier Head or Seacombe Ferry Terminals

81Ltd
Known as Liverpool’s most secret bar, 81Ltd is an invite only venue based on a modern day speakeasy.
Your invitation is sent to you by text or email where you will receive a code for the front door of the bar – without it you’re not getting in!
There’s a huge selection of cocktails to choose from as well as a number of beers if that’s more your style.
Invites are for people ‘in the know’. Head over to their website for more details and opening times.
Seel St, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 4BB

FACT
There are so many things to do at Fact you won’t know where to start!
Choose from a range of exhibitions and workshops, or for a more traditional date there’s always the cinema!
There’s also a selection of food and drink available from either ‘The Garden’, ‘The Bar’ or ‘The Kiosk’, so if you want to chill out and get to know each other over a cup of coffee or a bite to eat then there’s something for everyone.
Become a member with FACT and you’ll get discounts throughout the venue.
88 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4DQ

 

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Date Ideas Dating In Newcastle

Top 5 First Date Ideas In Newcastle

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Looking for somewhere different for a first date in Newcastle? Try one of our top 5 places!

1. As You Like It
The wide range of food and drink on offer should entice the fussiest of people and its opulent décor and great ambience will have you coming back time and again.
Spread out over three floors, there’s plenty of room for a large number of guests or if the weather permits there’s also a garden terrace to enjoy the warm summer evenings.
Check out their calendar before you go as there is often live music – and with the likes of Beverley Knight having performed there, you’re sure to impress your date.
Open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays, there’s plenty of time to stay for a meal or pop in for a few drinks and with their delicious list of cocktails, you won’t want to leave!
Archbold Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 1DB

2. Lane 7
It’s not just about the bowling at Lane 7, as they take pride in the excellent food in their 75 seat restaurant. The menu is heavily focused on American dining with offerings such as hot dogs and burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, corn dogs and their famous smoked baby back ribs, smoked in their own smokery.
The drinks menu is an interesting mix of cocktails and milkshakes – which come “hard” (with alcohol) or “soft” (without alcohol), so whether you come for lunch or a night out, they have everything covered.
To keep you busy either before or after you’ve eaten, there are 10 bowling lanes, 4 American pool tables, two ping pong tables, two beer pong tables (yes, you read that right!) and a private karaoke room to choose from so you certainly won’t be bored!
There are also a wide range of ever changing activities on offer in their basement including mini golf, big screens and short tennis.
80-90 Saint James’ Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BN

3. River Escapes
Based right in the city centre, on Newcastle Quayside next to Gateshead Millennium Bridge, River Escapes offers three different sight-seeing cruises (all with commentary) where you can relax with a drink and/or snack from the on-board bar.
If you are looking for something a bit more lively, then the party nights might be more your style. There are four types of party nights; two include a buffet and one, called a Barbeque Cruise, which speaks for itself!
The party nights set sail from the quayside, travel under the Millennium Bridge, right out to the mouth of the river where you can catch the spectacular views out on deck or party the night away at the disco inside.
So whether you’re looking for a quiet date where you can see the sights of Newcastle or you’re looking for something a bit more upbeat, River Escapes has something for everyone… If you like boats that is!
East Quayside Pontoon, Newcastle Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DX

4. Exit Newcastle
For a totally unusual and quirky date, head over to Exit, a live game situation where groups of 2 or more are locked in a series of rooms with the objective of escaping within an hour.
To find your way out you’ll need to complete a variety of challenges and follow a number of clues that direct you through the game which if completed correctly and quickly enough will allow you to find the exit!
This is a date that will make you work together as a team giving you the perfect opportunity to get to know each other and find out how compatible you are.
Games are changed every so often so if you enjoy yourself, keep an eye out to see when new games are added.
67a Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SG

5. Sage
Located in Gateshead Quays, on the south bank of the river Tyne, Sage is one of the North’s best concert venues and centre for musical education.
Hosting concerts from a wide range of internationally famous artists and musicians, from the likes of Badly Drawn Boy to Gladys Knight, from Lord of the Dance to Diversity, there’s sure to be something you want to see!
Sage also plays host to a number of music workshops so why not learn a new instrument or be a part of a choir for a day – jump in and try something new!
Saint Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead NE8 2JR

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If Dating Was Like the Movies

Here at You’ve Pulled we’re suckers for a good rom-com or love story; from the classics such as Pretty Woman and Breakfast at Tiffany’s to the more modern day rom coms such as He’s Just Not That Into You and Love Actually – we’ve seen them all. However, there’s just one thing bugging us. You see, the thing about these films is that dating just isn’t like that in real life. Know how we know? Because if it was things like this would happen…
Music would play… every time you kiss.
You’d never… get food in your teeth, trip over, have bad breath, have a hair out of place, or sit through an awkward silence.
All of your dates would… take place in the coolest bar in town, on a yatch, on a rooftop, in front of the most amazing backdrop – you get the idea.
You’d meet hot singles… in the most mundane places such as the library, on the train or at your local coffee shop.
Office romances… would never be messy or awkward.
Your date would look like… Megan Fox, Angelina Jolie, Scarlet Johansson, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Channing Tatum {insert any hot celeb name here}.
You’d kiss in the rain… not end up wet, miserable and resembling a drowned rat!
Eating a plate of spaghetti… would result in locking lips with your lover as opposed to having sauce down your chin and all over your new white top.
Your dramatic attempt at running away to start a new life… would end in your love interest chasing after you and stopping you just before you board the plane. This would, of course, be followed by a weepy round of applause from the crowd!
Your new love would… declare their love for you on a series of romantic flash cards, serenade you, buy you a new wardrobe etc.
You’d always get… the girl/guy.
You’d live… happily ever after!
Yep, dating is pretty glamorous in the movies isn’t it? *swoon*. Can you think of any rom-com clichés that don’t happen in real life?

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Chat Up Lines

It seems as though chat up lines have got themselves a bad reputation over the years. In our upside down world of dating where there is no longer a dating etiquette, chat-up lines have become hugely associated with being ‘hit on’ in a bar or club by undesirable characters (we’ve all been there). The truth is though; meeting new people isn’t easy and approaching new people is even harder. What do you say? Do you introduce yourself? Do you talk about the weather? See, not that easy.

It’s a common misconception that woman hate chat up lines, but the truth is they can sometimes prove to be great ice breakers. In fact it has been found that women are more likely to fall for a man if he breaks the ice with a cheesy chat up line. The theory being that women appreciate a man with a sense of humour, and a chat-up line is a good way to display that. Having a ‘ballsy’ or confident attitude is also very attractive to the opposite sex. You see, chat-up lines are just a way of grabbing someone’s attention and showing them that you like them in a light-hearted way. And there’s no harm in that is there?

So we think it’s time to make a stand and bring back the good old chat-up line. Not the creepy type that is likely to get you slapped, but the fun and cheeky type that is likely to get you talking – if not get you a date. To get the ball rolling we’ve done a little research of our own and found some of the best, the worst, and the down-right cheesiest chat up lines. Who knows, you may even want to put some of them into practice…

The good

  • I lost my phone number, can I borrow yours?
  • Hi, I’m Mr. Right. Someone said you were looking for me.
  • You see my friend over there? He wants to know if you think I’m cute?

The bad

  • Can I have a picture of you so I can show Santa what I want for Christmas?
  • Are you a parking ticket, because you have got fine written all over you!
  • If I had one chance to rearrange the alphabet, I would put U and I together.

The cheesy

  • Did it hurt? When you fell out of heaven.
  • Do you believe in love at first sight … or should I walk past again?
  • The only thing your eyes haven’t told me is your name.

Ok so even the good ones are a little cheesy, but that shouldn’t stop you! Why not pick your favourite and road test it next time you see somebody you like. You might have some rejections (it happens to everyone), you will most definitely have some laughs, but best of all, you might get yourself a date!

*Warning: These chat up lines are no guarantee that you will pull.

 

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Need help starting a conversation?

So you’ve finally plucked up the courage to take your cyber romance offline and see if you can stand the test of real chemistry. Meeting someone for the first time can seem daunting, but it needn’t be. Read on to find out our top conversation starters which are guaranteed to keep the conversation flowing!

Breaking the ice –Talk about your day, talk about the weather, talk about your journey to meet your date. Although these topics may seem rather mundane they are perfect for breaking the ice. They also give you a great opportunity to suss out those all-important first impressions.

Current Affairs – What’s going on in the news? Are there any TV programmes that you are particularly into? Or what about a bit of celebrity gossip? Everyone has their own opinions on current affairs, popular culture and TV shows so it’s a great starting point and a great stepping stone to lead conversation elsewhere.

Family – Talking about each other’s families is a fairly safe and easy topic. It invites your date into your world and allows you to open up a little more.

Work –What you do, how you got into it, the good the bad. For most people work is a big part of their life so there should be plenty to talk about. Be warned though, if they hate their job you may need to steer the conversation on to something else. Perhaps…

Winning Big – What would you do if you won the lottery? Everyone loves this question because you can really let yourself get carried away and create your dream life; a pretty good insight into one another’s desires.

Films – A person’s taste in films can say a lot about their character. It’s also a great way to see if you have anything in common.

Dream Dinner Party – Ask your date who they’d invite – dead or alive – to their dream dinner party. Another great question which allows you both to get day dreamy and also gives you a good idea of the types of people you are.

Phobias – Finding out about your date’s phobias is a great way to create a bond between the two of you as it shows your vulnerable side. It can also be a great way to triggers some funny anecdotes. Plus, if one of you is scared of spiders and the other doesn’t mind catching them, well then you could be a match made in heaven!

Desert Island – Another open ended question and one that can easily lead you onto other conversations is ‘what three items would you take to a desert island’. It’s a fun way to find out what is important to your date.

People Watch – People watching is great fun and it gives you plenty to talk about. Make up stories about the other people for example, why they might be there or what their story is. The more imaginative the better and the more likely it is that you’ll get your date laughing!

Sounds so easy doesn’t it? Why not put these tips to good use next time you go on a first date and that way, you can spend less time stressing and more time impressing!