LoveHuddle Blog
Dating, safety, AI and building differently.
Read the thinking behind LoveHuddle — safer online dating, and dating without the swipe.
Why I'm Protecting LoveHuddle's Biggest Ideas — and Why I'm Taking My Time
At 61, I'm building LoveHuddle from South Wales with limited funding, a small team and a big vision. From personal sacrifices to protecting original ideas, this…
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How LoveHuddle Plans to Keep Connection Accessible
LoveHuddle was built on a simple belief: meaningful connection shouldn't be hidden behind expensive subscriptions. Here's our honest approach to pricing, option…
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Why LoveHuddle Joined ODDA — And Why Safety Can't Be an Afterthought
We've joined ODDA as an Associate Partner, reinforcing LoveHuddle's safety-first foundations ahead of launch
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PFN: Why I Built a People‑First Network.
PFN reset — A short look at why I built PFN and why the industry needs a calmer, human‑centred alternative.
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LoveHuddle Founder
Founder buiding Lovehuddle, a swipe free social/ hybrid platform launching soon.
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Dating News: September 2026 — Safety, AI and a Shift Away From Endless Swiping
September’s dating news reveals a changing industry, with greater focus on safety, authenticity, AI and more meaningful human connection.
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Bootstrapping, Marketing, and Learning in Real Time
An honest look at bootstrapping LoveHuddle's marketing from scratch — no agency, no big budget, just a founder learning what actually works in real time.
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Dating Industry Round-Up: August 2026
This month's biggest dating industry news: Bumble's reversal, Tinder's GDPR fine, eHarmony's court loss, and the rise of swipe fatigue.
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AI‑HuddleCore™ — Built to Do the Opposite of AI
We're building AI‑HuddleCore™ right now — the behavioural engine that does the opposite of what AI usually does. Most AI hooks you. This one steps back.
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LoveHuddle Named Finalist in the 2026 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards
LoveHuddle earns early recognition as a finalist in the 2026 Allica Bank Awards, signalling strong momentum before launch.
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June 2026: The Month the Dating Industry Started to Change
Bumble's exploring a sale, AI flooded the market, and a third of young adults have stopped dating. Here's what it adds up to.
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Why LoveHuddle Won a 2026 Global Recognition
A calm, human‑first dating platform earning global recognition for doing things differently.
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The Safety Room: Why Every Member Must Spend 15–20 Seconds Here
Before profiles. Before rooms. Before anything — every member spends 15–20 seconds in the Safety Room. It's not optional, and it's not a formality.
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Why Your Gallery Photos Must Match Your Verified Face
Every photo you upload must match your verified face. No old photos. No filters. No exceptions.
Read the storyWhy Trust & Safety Was the First Thing I Built
I built LoveHuddle with safety first after watching someone I care about get hurt on a dating app. Trust wasn’t a feature — it was the beginning.
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The Logo That Took More Than Six Rounds to Get Right
Before a single line of code. I needed to know what LoveHuddle stood for. Not in words. In something you could see
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The Dating World Is Breaking Down. And Everyone Knows It Dating News | May 2026
The biggest names in dating had a rough May, and the headlines tell a story most singles already know too we
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OPW Industry Mention
Featured on Online Personals Watch OPW — the leading dating industry publication tracking what's next in social connection. Link: Online Personals Watch – LoveH…
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Top 5 Finalist at the Wales Start Up Awards.
Top 5 finalist at the Wales Startup Awards. Before code, before launch, just belief
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The Reality of Building LoveHuddle: Sleepless Nights, Part-Time Work, and Why I'm Doing It Anyway
Solo Founder Sleepless Nights, Why I Keep Going
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Milestone one, Wireframe Complete
The first major milestone is complete. Every page, every flow, every interaction, mapped, structured, and ready to build. LoveHuddle's blueprint is now live.
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Why Gen Z is Moving Beyond the Swipe: What the Data shows
Gen Z grew up with algorithms. Now they're applying that same scepticism to dating apps. The data shows a generation demanding more than the swipe, and the plat…
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The Dating App Burnout Crisis: Why Modern Singles Are Swiped Out
Four in five singles are burnt out by dating apps. Here's what the data says and why the industry can't ignore it any longer
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