We are often asked how successful friendsfirst is?
If you judge success by the number of marriages we've had then we are very successful. And if you add in the numbers of people making new friends (which is what some people join for) then it's even better
For more details of couples stories
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Enhance your social skills!
Would you like to be better at meeting people, feel more confident and do it more often? We've teamed up with The Dating Doctor giving you preferential rates on a whole range of his services.
For more details.
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Members Newsletter June 2008
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friendsfirst's 2nd Members Newsletter
Keeping in touch June, 2008 - Issue 2
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| Dear Katharine, |
Hi, Welcome to our 2nd Newsletter dedicated to friendsfirst Members (present and past). Thanks for your feedback on our first newsletter - it's always encouraging to hear you like what we do!
Happy reading,
Patricia
Patricia Gilliam - friendsfirst Membership Manager, and the team at friendsfirst |
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| friendsfirst's News |
New profile writing service!
Not sure if your profile really gets across the essence of who you are? Not getting much response to your profile? Need some help? If so, let us interview you by telephone and create an indepth profile of you that will reflect you in the best possible way.
We've been finding that it's only when we really chat to people about their lives and hopes and dreams that their true essence is revealed! And it's amazing what people leave out of their profiles that would make them stand out.
If this service is of interest to you call us today for a chat. Cost £60.
Philip - from Wales
is our latest man to get engaged. He isn't marrying someone from friendsfirst but commented that there was no way he'd have met his fiance and been in the right place 'emotionally' had it not been for his friendsfirst membership.
Margaret and Charles, two friendsfirst members who got married last October recently sent us their story. It's a great story of perseverance - Margaret had had a big disappointment at the beginning of her membership - thankfully she didn't let this put her off trying to find a long term companion and her hope for her future has now paid rich dividends.
Bookings are going well for our summer holiday in the Isle of Wight. Please don't leave it too long to book if you are thinking you'd like to go. Click here for more details about this holiday on our website. |
Settle for less in love
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Whatever your age - are you holding out for Mr or Miss Perfect? It's a very common thing to do but could leave you single for a lot longer than you'd like. We came across an article recently in The Sunday Times and thought it was extremely thought provoking. Titled 'Settle for less', subtitled 'If you want a family, find a man and marry him. Don't waste time waiting for the one, says 40 year old singleton Laurie Gottlier.' The principles apply whatever your age. Click here to read it in full.
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| Moving on after a relationship breakup. |
Many people tell us they really lose hope after a close relationship breaks down, or if they've come face to face with disappointment. It's easy to give up and think it's better to be single (which for a few people may be right.)
Naturally one of the most difficult things a person can endure is the loss of a relationship. While the death of a loved one eclipses this loss, a break-up is also, in its own rights, a permanent loss. The relationship, which was once alive and filled with hope has now ceased to exist, leaving at least one of the people involved filled with emptiness and sadness. The following words are intended to provide insight, comfort, and (in our fondest hopes) encouragement. They are directed to the individual who knows that reconciliation is not an option. Click here to read on. |
| Recommend a friend and claim your reward. |
One of the most common ways people hear about friendsfirst is through other members. We'd like to thank you for telling others about us and encourage you to tell some more so we're offering £50 cash back or six months free membership to anyone who recommends their friends to us (who then join) as a thank you. This is a time unlimited offer.
All you have to do is to write or email us your friends names and addresses (and give us an indication of their age). We'll then send them one of our brochures and if they join we'll then contact you to give you your reward. You can do it anonymously if you wish, but put your thinking cap on and I'm sure you'll find someone you know who is single and might be interested in finding a soul mate or expand their network of friends.
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| What is NEW on our Social Lounge? |
Thinking about going to a summer Christian festival this year. Click on our social lounge and you'll see some discussion and thoughts about other people's experiences of them under the section Christian Issues/Discussion. Click here to go right there.
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| Enhancing your membership |
Have you thought about upgrading your membership to a different level? It could significantly benefit you. Here's how it works.
All 4 levels of our membership have access to the same level of service from us. All 4 include your profile being sent out every month to other members. However the difference between them is how often you receive profiles and therefore how proactive you can be yourself.
For example if you are on our Bronze level you get a mailing of profiles every six months. This means you get them in your first month of membership and then six months later. However because you only get them twice a year it means that you won't receive anyone's details who joins at any point after six months of your membership has lapsed. They will get your profile but you won't get theirs. It's a great starter membership but for obvious reasons it's not as good as the other levels. Each level is slightly better than the one before it, so if you can afford to upgrade your membership then we do recommend doing so. |
Wit and Wisdom
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And finally some more quotes to make you think....
"The trouble with obsessive self-maintenance is that, while it might play a part in attracting a man, it is also a sure-fire way of getting rid of one." Jenny McCartney
"Folks are just about as happy as they make up their minds to be." Abraham Lincoln |
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I hope you've enjoyed reading this newsletter and have found food for thought.
With best wishes
Patricia
Patricia Gilliam friendsfirst Membership Manager |
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