Overweight daters ‘can hire personal matchmakers’

Overweight people can often be extremely conscious of their size and, as a result, develop a sense of insecurity.

Rather than meeting in person where instant judgements are made, it is not hard to see how online dating could prove to be an attractive alternative for such individuals.

A Female First reader asked Siobhan Copland, director of www.catchmecupid.co.uk, about this problem and she said one option is to think about hiring a personal matchmaker.

This expert would be used to screen potential matches on online dating sites, setting up dates with people who are interested in the person in question and saving them from any jibes or hurtful comments they may receive about their appearance.

Another good idea is to steer clear of free dating sites and instead choose one that demands a membership fee, as users on these platforms are often of a better quality and more committed to finding love.