{"id":120647,"date":"2019-02-13T10:10:18","date_gmt":"2019-02-13T09:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk\/?p=120647"},"modified":"2019-02-13T15:52:00","modified_gmt":"2019-02-13T14:52:00","slug":"dating-blogger-spotlight-eve-greenow-never-settle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk\/blog\/dating-blogger-spotlight-eve-greenow-never-settle\/","title":{"rendered":"Dating Blogger Spotlight: Eve Greenow, Never Settle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/evegreenow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Never Settle<\/a> was created in 2015 by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/evegreenow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eve Greenow<\/a>\u00a0and is featured as one of our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk\/social-media-index\/top-10-relationship-and-dating-blogs-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top 10 Dating and Relationship blogs<\/a>. Eve shares her advice on dating no nos, what would happen on her perfect date, and how she works in partnership with brands to create mutually beneficial content.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><b>What\u2019s in store for the blog in 2019?<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span>I\u2019m super excited for what\u2019s in store for Never Settle in 2019.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Going forward, I will continue tackling taboo subjects head on, which is what I&#8217;m passionate about. Whether it be mental health, contraception, sexual wellbeing, or more conventional dating subjects, I will continue to push these issues to the forefront of\u00a0discussion, and\u00a0take one step further. Further collaborations with brands who I feel most appropriate to send important messages to my readers, will continue, as well as pushing out my Ask Eve agony aunt section more, for those who need direct advice! I am also currently writing a self-help book, which is under wraps for now, but follows the general themes of the blog &#8211; which is\u00a0really exciting\u2026!\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><b>What\u2019s the secret to a great date?<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span>Remember it\u2019s just two people meeting, avoid putting too much pressure on yourself or the situation. Listen attentively, avoid asking too many interrogatory questions (it\u2019s not an interview!), smile, be yourself and enjoy it!<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><b>What are your dating no-nos?<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span>There are so many good things which can happen on a date, but some serious no-nos\u00a0would be:\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Don\u2019t bitch about your ex \u2013 all bitching does is show a lack of respect \u2013 they were a big part of your life, and I don\u2019t want to end up being referred to like that in the same way\u2026\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">A lack of basic hygiene is a big turn-off \u2013 make sure to shower or at least use deodorant\u2026<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">There\u2019s nothing worse than someone who sneers at something you\u00a0say or\u00a0takes the mickey out of something you care about.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Try not to brag\u2026 whether it be your job or lifestyle, or anything &#8211; it\u2019s\u00a0really not\u00a0endearing!\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Give each other a chance: try not to come away from the date realising you know absolutely nothing about the other person because you spoke about yourself the whole time!\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><b>How does Valentine\u2019s Day affect your content?<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span>Valentine\u2019s Day for a dating and relationship blogger is huge. We get inundated with products to promote for the day, and it\u2019s about choosing the ones we genuinely feel work. On top of this, it\u2019s important to remember that even though it\u2019s an integral occasion for the blog, it is just a day. And if you\u2019re single then that\u2019s okay too. I like to ensure my Valentine\u2019s Day content is a mix of topics, catering for those in relationships, singletons\u00a0and also\u00a0including brands. I do tend to ramp things up on the blog on the lead up to Valentine\u2019s Day.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><b>What\u2019s your idea of the perfect date?<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span>The ideal date would be just that &#8211; fun! I\u00a0actually wouldn&#8217;t\u00a0like going for a first date which is a dinner&#8230; I&#8217;d just spill something down myself! If you can have a laugh, and it&#8217;s not awkward, then fab!<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>My favourite date is the one I had with my current boyfriend. We went geocaching, which is like treasure hunting using coordinates. It was so fun! Although because it was in the woods, I was a little apprehensive&#8230; I had my friends on standby if I didn&#8217;t come home by a certain time&#8230;! But it was great in the end and we had a real laugh.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><b>How has the rise of dating apps changed the dating scene?<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span>The whole dating and relationship world\u00a0has\u00a0been tipped upside down.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>A lot of people have found real love via a dating app or website. Like social media, the tool of dating apps can open your eyes to people you\u2019d never normally have the chance of meeting, as well as great for busy people. But what most will agree on is that internet dating has created the illusion of abundance. That the grass is always greener.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We now live in a disposable society, where if something isn\u2019t working as we want it to \u2013 we throw it away and get something newer, or so we believe \u2013 ever dissatisfied. Often finding the newer version isn\u2019t much different from the previous one.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re on a dating app, you have literally endless amounts of people looking for love at your swiping fingertips. It is easy to believe that\u00a0all of\u00a0these single people are available, viable, options. The reality is, most of these people won\u2019t be interested or compatible, however the sheer volume of singletons creates this falsehood that there are literally\u00a0<i>thousands<\/i>\u00a0of options out there. This warps our minds to think that our \u201cideal\u201d person, with no flaws, is\u00a0actually attainable.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><b>How do you work with brands for the blog?<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span>I like to ensure when I work with PR agencies and brands, that it\u2019s mutually beneficial. I don\u2019t generally accept work with brands that aren\u2019t relevant to my content (as it messes with the consistency of the site), but it\u2019s about ensuring that we work as a partnership, and both of us are happy with the content. Whether it be working on a giveaway or sponsored post, or reviews, I always love working together with brands and PR agencies to push conversions, ROI and give my readers something new and fresh to discover.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><b>What\u2019s the best collaboration you\u2019ve worked on?<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span>That is a\u00a0really tough\u00a0one!! I\u2019ve worked with many brands on a whole range of products. I absolutely LOVE trying out new pleasure toys from brands like LELO,\u00a0Bondara,\u00a0Lovehoney,\u00a0 and Ann Summers \u2013 to name a few of my favs. But I\u2019ve also completed harder hitting campaigns such as with Lloyds Pharmacy Online Doctor, with a focus on looking after your sexual health, which is super important to me too.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><b>What other blogs do you read?<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span>I love reading other blogs, it\u2019s one of my favourite past times, and I really enjoy discovering new ones too! Some of my favourites are <a href=\"https:\/\/thenaominarrative.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naomi Narrative<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/natashaatlas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Natasha Atlas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucygoesdating.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lucy Goes Dating<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk\/pr-software\/media-database\/?clid=promo_content_spotlights#get-pricing\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-111841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Reach-the-right-influencers-with-the-Vuelio-media-database.jpg\" alt=\"Reach-the-right-influencers-with-the-Vuelio-media-database\" width=\"900\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Reach-the-right-influencers-with-the-Vuelio-media-database.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Reach-the-right-influencers-with-the-Vuelio-media-database-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Reach-the-right-influencers-with-the-Vuelio-media-database-768x364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Reach-the-right-influencers-with-the-Vuelio-media-database-705x334.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Reach-the-right-influencers-with-the-Vuelio-media-database-450x214.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Reach-the-right-influencers-with-the-Vuelio-media-database-500x237.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Never Settle was created in 2015 by Eve Greenow\u00a0and is featured as one of our\u00a0Top 10 Dating and Relationship blogs. 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