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Public displays of affection, smiles drawn across faces that the Cheshire cat would be proud of, and an air of excitement and promise billowing from all those associated with the happy couple. Yes readers, we have a new celebrity couple in the spotlight.

In case you haven't guessed, I am talking about our new Prime Minister, and his deputy.

Dating diaries never misses a chance to explore the boundaries of relevance, but, with this David Cameron and Nick Clegg partnership, I firmly believe this new coalition government gives us a glimpse of the first stages of a romance in its purest form.

Let's look at it from a dating viewpoint.

The flirting and attraction began the moment no party claimed an outright majority, (picture the last two remaining people not coupled up at a school disco and you grasp the sort of desperation I'm alluding to here.) The courting process was brief but meticulously detailed. Then each leader introduced each other to their in-laws (otherwise known as their respective parties), some disliked the union, others saw promise in it. Once this test was over, it was time to let their friends know, and so the public witnessed Cameron and Clegg's first outing together, in the grounds of number 10 itself.

And there you have it, a whirlwind romance.

What this union allows dating diaries to explore is the situation where two people are thrown together, often through no fault of their own. This happens numerous times everyday, and people often find excuses to remove the situation from the scenario, or the circumstances from result. Sounding a little complex? I agree, lets tone it down a little.

How many times have people been within close proximity to one another, be it through friendship, employment, or other scenarios, and the possibility of romance is never even whispered? It's not whispered, because it is presumed from the offset that this simply wouldn't work. Why is this presumed? Sometimes there does need to be a clean break from work and personal life, and this is how many people like it. Most of the time people are simply too wary to look at this option.

It's astonishing to think that some completely discredit huge parts of their day to day life and how it could impact upon their personal life and happiness. The next time you start thinking about how you never have the chance to meet people or the right kind of person, why don't you start to look closer to home.

Cameron and Clegg have taken a chance, why can't you do the same?

Finally, Dating Diaries is excited to announce that we have a couple of new dating experts joining us. As much as I think it is great that we have dating diaries operating from a man's viewpoint, I am all about fairness, and dating isn't a sport you can do on your own, so we have a couple of female daters who are going to be sharing their dating stories and tips with our loyal readers. This is really great news, and really makes dating diaries your one stop dating shop for tips, advice, and just a good old bit of gossip and Celebrity love news and gossip.

Situated within the same realms of mystery as the birth of the universe, who shot J.F.K and is it really that important to put the toilet seat down, this week, Dating
Diaries looks at what really makes a single man tick?

Stubbornly refusing to give up its secret, in the same way as Jordan is clinging to her career, the thoughts, moods, and behavioural patterns of the modern day single male are a closely guarded secret, known only to those of the male species.

Dating diaries is here to expel all this rumour and myth, hopefully bringing our female readers some clarity into what goes on inside the head of a typical single man.

Let's start with the notion of being a single man. Really, is any man claiming to be happily single telling the truth? Some instances you can't ignore like Cliff Richard staying celibate for the best part of the 200 years, but in the main, I think bravado is the culprit here.

It is in the psyche of the modern man to 'puff' his chest and display a full plumage to all those that will take notice. Having a companion/girlfriend/wife close by means someone is always around to witness his everyday achievements such as putting the dishwasher on, or cleaning the basin after his shave.

The single man likes to be in charge. He feels in control of what he wants, and what he wants to do. This goes with the territory, believing being single means no one can tell him what to do, where to go, or what to think. On the first couple of dates, if you appear unwilling to compromise, or too head strong, then prepare for disappointment. I guarantee he will not return your calls.

Let him think he is in charge. Begin by dropping hints as to the type of date, cuisine, or wine you prefer, and, if he gets these hints, and arranges a nice date, compliment him on his choice. You'll enjoy your evening, and he'll be pleased with himself.

Follow your own timeline as to how quickly a relationship evolves, not his. This will benefit both of you as getting to know someone properly and thoroughly before taking the next step of a relationship pays dividends to the health of a new relationship.

Patience or lack of it is a common trait that many single men suffer from. Always wanting to rush, and never one step at a time, may play havoc with your self imposed time table. However, there is always a way out. By rewarding your date at the right time, and the right occasion means that the delicate balance of 'mystery', 'intrigue' and 'desire' will be firmly wedged in your favour, and keeps you in control.

The average single man only really ever has a select few things on his mind. Being slightly above average, I manage three things, 'have I got my phone, wallet and house keys?!!' Remember this when you get to know your date, allow him to digest the information you have bestowed upon him thoroughly, and leave a distinct pause before revealing anything new.

The single man is becoming rarer and rarer, and finding the right one for you, even harder. Dating Diaries appreciates that the above might also be suited for training one's dog, however, the core theme portrayed is make sure you do things your way in a way your are comfortable with.

Single men can be fickle, vain, irritating, and also quite nasty but persevere. Keep on the look out, keep your confidence, and your never know what might happen, or who will be round the corner!

Finally, Dating Diaries would like to say congratulations to Martin Huntbach, Yvonne Rea, Paul Cooper and Claire Butler, who all won our fantastic 'City Breaks' competition.

Our lucky winners will be enjoying four fabulous weekends away throughout the year in a UK city of their choosing.

This week, Dating Diaries is offering you the chance to buy the new Victoria Jackson designer cosmetics range for just £30! In this designer cosmetic range, you will receive over £150 worth of cosmetics, for the great price of £30, so make the most of the this great offer for a limited time!

Dating Diaries has been busy over the festive period, researching and exploring some of so-called best dating advice and tips around. Spending hours trawling through men and woman's magazines, online dating sites & agony aunt columns, my aim was to offer our daters a sure and secure footing to push forward in this potentially uphill battle for finding love in 2010.

Uncovering some truly remarkable and downright odd advice, my findings suggest that it is a miracle that Dating Diaries is around to deliver a little sanity to this minefield of baffling dating ideas!

This is the 21st century, so act like it! The days when the only people using online dating were the cast of 'Thriller' are long gone.

It is as normal, and more efficient than the traditional romantic way the youth of today meet each other, getting Legless, shouting at the opposite sex over the loud overtones of some funky house 'classic' tune bordering on the wrong side of noise polution across a dingy club!!! Lovely..........

The question came to me some months ago, when, rather helpfully, my washing machine decided enough was enough, and in a fit of rage decided to resign from his self-employmed status and retire. In the process of searching, researching, reviewing and eventually replacing this work shy, now defunct machine, it dawned upon me that every aspect of your personal and professional life is becoming virtual, and more thereby more accessible to people and persons that you might have never had the opportunity to meet without the world wide web. Why not take advantage of this and extend it to your search for love and Romance?

Encouragingly, statisticians can confirm this shift in opinion, with research showing the 74% of the UK single population see online dating as a perfectly 'normal' dating procedure.

Dating, flirting, romance, love, flowers, puppies and everything else that are soft, fluffy and happy are all deemed to be the ingredients of a content person and a thriving relationship. Dating Diaries wants to look at why being single can be a good thing, as long as its not for long.

Newly converted 'couples' wear this feeling like it's the invisible cloak straight from Harry Potter's wardrobe. However, unlike Harry's cloak, it's not from Hogwarts, doesn't possess invisible qualities, and does not shield the outside world from this soft, cocoon like trance that forms from the debris of a newly formed or happy relationship. Instead, it gives the rest of us a nauseating feeling and works in much the same way as a strong repellent.

When friends or acquaintances remark that they are having a great time being single, I digest the comments with a sprinkle (not quite a pinch) of salt. They have no reason to lie, and I have no reason to doubt, but like Cliff Richard throughout the latter half of the 21st century, annoyingly, the thought stays with you.

Dating diaries is a firm advocate of fun, frolics, love, romance and two people enjoying each others company, I should not be promoting the single life; however, in this instance I am altering my opinion.

A couple of recent observations forced me into this change.dating diaries