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Dote number 1 senior relationship magazine edition 1 may 1 2021

Letter from the editor Here we are again in the fresh month of May, we feel the full force of the winter months approach and we bundle ourselves in our warm knits and layers. As we hunker down in the cooler weather a new leaf unfolds in our May issue- we are here to keep things spicy and warm like a comforting hot drink. In this month’s edition we will be learning some new wonderful things to keep the heat in our lives such as learning how to salsa and being a pro at opering dating apps such as Tinder!

how to salsa 02 table of contents 03 an easy guide to the basic steps of salsa, cha cha ! 04 06 conversation starters 08 10 Did it hurt? When you fell from Heaven ? 11 your guide to Tinder It’s easier than you think, become a Tinder master. pottery groups The mature pottery groups that are matching couples ! law of attraction Why you can and deserve what you want. the art of old school courting The lost arts of 50s-60s style courting. you’re hot property It’s your daily reminder of who you are xx edition 1 may 1 2021

do the salSalsa is a rhythmic latin dance with its sorigins in Cuban culture. Salsa dancers move he atheir feet to the beat of the music, and are influenced by the movements of the cha-cha, s mambo, and African styles as well. When al cdancing salsa, dancers often add their own s hflair by moving their hips and upper body in a cha chacoordination with the basic foot work. 1234 567 8 edition 1 may 1 2021 2

conversation starters Here are some conversation starters that span all kinds of topics. Who is your oldest What were you really into friend? Where did you when you were a kid? Every kid goes meet them? through phases when they are REALLY into one What is the strangest dream thing. Now you can find out what they obsessed you have ever had? Sure, talking about about when they were a kid. dreams can be dull, but who knows, if you are Who in your life brings talking about the strangest dream they’ve EVER you the most joy? had, it might be pretty interesting. If you had to change your name, Who had the biggest what would your new name be? impact on the person you have become? This one is a little creative and fun. They might have to think about it for a bit, or they may have an answer right off. What’s your favorite season? What is your Why? This question will probably conjure up guilty pleasure? some wonderful memories linked to your and their favorite season. Has anyone ever saved your What are you best at? With life? this one, you might learn about a This one can get quite personal and hidden talent, or perhaps a hobby sometimes tragic. So just a heads up, you you didn’t know about. might want to save this one for when you know the person well. edition 1 may 1 2021 3

how to: tinder Tinder tips: Secret guide to getting the most matches- Most of your single mates might love to hate it, but Tinder’s still home to the biggest pool of singles. In an age where almost everything is done dig- Be active- First and foremost, the most ben- itally, it’s no surprise that people rarely meet eficial thing you can do is actually use the face-to-face these days. platform. And regularly. Not just after a crap If anything, people are less likely to meet on a date, not just when you’re bored or feeling night out and more likely to link up on a night frisky — use it regularly. in … while curled up on the couch — trash TV It’s simple math: there’s no point having a humming in the background — swiping left and dating app with the largest user base if you’re right to what could be on Tinder. not even active on it. While 2019 data isn’t The dating game has changed. And it can be available, there were more than 50 million exhausting. So spare your thumb the fatigue of users on Tinder in 2016 (though it’s unclear swiping aimlessly and turn your attention to how many of those profiles are inactive or where it should be: on your Tinder profile. just bots). There is an art to perfecting that thing and once Of that 50 million, only 10 million are active you have, the matches should come flooding in. daily users (this is the group you want to be So if you’d like to nail your Tinder game, please in). Make a habit of checking the app at least take notes. once a day for new potential matches. But it’s not enough to just be active. Being active at the right time can make all the dif- ference. According to Tinder’s most ‘swiped right’ man — British model Stefan-Pierre Tomlin — it pays to be on the app later in the day. Tomlin claims Sunday afternoon at about 2pm is the best time to ramp up the matches, as users are often recovering from a big night out. “It’s because everyone is so hungover, feeling a bit sorry for themselves,” Tomlin told The Sun. Based on his personal experience, he add- ed: “People are also trying to plan their week with dates in the future.” 4

Publisher - Katie Jones Editor - Katie Jones Art Directors - Katie Jones Art Assistant & Stylist - Katie Jones Contributing Editor - Katie Jones Contributing Photographers - Katie Jones Art & Production Manager - Katie Jones Director of Editorial Operations - Katie Jones DOTE PUBLISHING (2021) LONDON- NEW YORK- AUCKLAND From the publishers of V MAGAZINE. edition 1 may 1 2021

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