Some of the most enjoyable functions I can remember had only around six people in attendance. I have lost count of the number of times when just a handful of people turned up for a walk, a movie or a coffee meeting but two of them 'took a shine' to each other and became permanent partners. On plenty of other occasions one hundred people attended a singles event but none of them 'clicked'.

My first great tip to newly single people who join a singles club or network is simply to take it easy and slowly, focusing just on expanding their social circle while re-developing skills which they probably haven't used for a while. They should look for the best in each occasion and be determined to enjoy them self no matter what. This sets the stage for big things to come.