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Singles in Durham

Find local singles looking for a date in Durham with Find Happy

Explore dating in Durham with our experts

The journey to towards finding that special person whom you want to spend the rest of your life with is often never a simple one. Thankfully we have experts on hand to provide regular dating and relationship advice, happiness and lifestyle guides and much more.

In a world bustling with dating apps, serious singles yearning for profound and enduring connections often find themselves seeking more than just a swipe-right encounter. This is where the allure of a premium dating website such as Find Happy truly shines.

Dating Durham

Dating can be stressful enough on its own, and at Find Happy, we're determined not to add to that stress. Our approach is beautifully simple: Find - Connect - Meet. Because who knows better than you who you'd like to meet?

Whether you're in Durham or open to meeting someone from afar, whether you're seeking tall, dark, and handsome or cute and petite, it's all in your hands. Find Happy members are authentic individuals in pursuit of genuine, lasting relationships, and we provide you with the tools to discover your perfect match. No gimmicks, no endless swiping - just dating tailored to your desires and preferences. It's time to make dating all about you!

Start a conversation

Sending your first message on Find Happy can be a tad nerve-wracking, but don't fret. Here are some creative icebreakers to help you kickstart those meaningful connections. Just remember, authenticity and showing a genuine interest in their profile can work wonders. Craft your opening line to align with their passions and personality.

  • Personalized Compliment: "I couldn't help but notice your [specific detail from their profile], and it really caught my eye. It's not every day I come across someone with such great [interest or trait]."
  • Common Interests: "I see we both love [shared interest]. What's your favorite memory related to that?"
  • Playful Tease: "I have to admit, your [quirky or interesting profile detail] intrigued me. Can you top that with an even crazier story?"
  • Ask About Their Day: "Hey there! How's your day going? Discover any exciting adventures today?"
  • Curiosity-Piquing Question: "If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would you go and why?"

Keep in mind, authenticity is your superpower here. Show genuine interest in their profile, and you'll boost your chances of a fantastic response. Craft your opening line to align with their unique interests and personality.

Getting started

It’s simple to get going. First sign up. With Find Happy you can do this for free. We do offer paid accounts as well but you can get started completely free. Share as much or as little information about yourself as you like. Generally the more you share the better the matches will be, but you're free to choose what you share. Lastly go look around. See who's in Durham, who looks cute, who sparks your interest.

Recent members around Durham

Easy going, honest , reliable, trustworthy, like meeting people.stilla bit of a romantic, Ex Serviceman .been living on my own since widowed 3 years ago, spent most of my working life on the road as sales Engineer covering the Midlands and Northwest. Meet a lot of interesting people, l am realistic, live in the real world, caring honest trustworthy, Sincere. Fit and active, always maintained my appearance, looked afer myself,...


I'm a 48 single mum, Honest, caring and a good listener, love been around my kids as 2 of them are grown up nice to share some me time, love kids and for some reason they like me lol


Happy ..fun loving but also a serious side when needed.....I like to travel..spend time with a loved ones....I am talkative..friendly..optimistic ..if you want to know more please mail....


This is the hard part, how does anyone get this done. Ive read a few profiles and im really stuck. So here goes..... I've had my heart broken, hit rock bottom, got back up and moved on. Thats life. 3 years ago I was privileged to watch my great grandaughter be born, little did i know then that i would get full custody of her so my life was put...


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I'm fairly cosmopolitan having lived abroad most of my adult life and have recently moved to Cheltenham, however have suitcase will travel! Try to keep active by gym visits, walking and am interested in world events, architecture also love design, art, visiting other countries. So basically like to keep mind and body active. My 2 sons live abroad but we keep in touch by regular visits and phone, etc. By...


I am optimistic, happy and "I think" interesting company... Like to keep fit, I do pilates and I am in walking group. I enjoy good food eating it and cooking it and love to cook for other people. Favourite countries to visit are France and Italy, I enjoy the food, the culture and the people, but closer to home I frequent the Lake District and Edinburgh with the odd visit...


Retired person an loving it ! Love eating out, not a great cook, hence the eating out. I'm good at Sunday lunch lol . Love holidays, keen gardener, plenty of time for that now. Grandkids keep me busy an the family but that's only one part of a life. I enjoy the outdoors but not really hiking up mountains! More like looking round a nice city or town and then...