https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Is flirtatious texting cheating? Can sexuality change over time? How many sexual partners do Spaniards have on average? New findings by Spain's main public research body have revealed Spanish attitudes to sex, and there are some interesting results. https://www.thelocal.es/20250227/revealed-spaniards-attitudes-to-sex-sexuality-and-cheating-in-2025 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:34:38 +0100 revealed-spaniards-attitudes-to-sex-sexuality-and-cheating-in-2025 Jilted on dating apps but undeterred in the quest for romance, 20 young singles gathered in Madrid to share activities and flirtatious smiles in a rediscovery of real-life love. https://www.thelocal.es/20250115/spanish-youth-ditch-dating-apps-for-real-life-love Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:57:39 +0100 spanish-youth-ditch-dating-apps-for-real-life-love Dating app Tinder has vowed to tell EU users why they are being charged different fees for the same service, after Brussels opened a probe into its pricing system. https://www.thelocal.es/20240308/tinder-to-explain-why-some-eu-users-have-to-pay-more-for-the-app Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:06:42 +0100 tinder-to-explain-why-some-eu-users-have-to-pay-more-for-the-app What happens if you start a romantic relationship with someone at work in Spain? Is there any risk of you losing your job? And do you have to tell your boss? https://www.thelocal.es/20191118/know-your-rights-are-you-allowed-to-have-a-relationship-at-work-in-spain Mon, 18 Nov 2019 15:07:00 +0100 know-your-rights-are-you-allowed-to-have-a-relationship-at-work-in-spain Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and although the coronavirus means it may not be the best time to be dating right now, there's no reason why you shouldn't brush up on the lingo you'll need to woo a Spanish sweetheart for when the time comes. https://www.thelocal.es/20200210/chat-up-lines-spanish Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:32:18 +0100 chat-up-lines-spanish From beautiful beaches to glamourous rooftop terraces, gastronomic delights and erm...rotting fruit. The Local gives you ten wonderfully romantic things to do on a summer date in Spain. https://www.thelocal.es/20190812/top-ten-things-to-do-on-a-summer-date-in-spain Mon, 12 Aug 2019 16:37:15 +0200 top-ten-things-to-do-on-a-summer-date-in-spain Sally Smith, The Local's dating guru knows a thing or two about summer affairs. https://www.thelocal.es/20180724/how-to-survive-a-holiday-romance Tue, 24 Jul 2018 18:42:51 +0200 how-to-survive-a-holiday-romance Navigatating the dating scene can be a minefield especially if you are looking for love in a culture different to your own. But don't worry, The Local's dating guru Sally Smith has some tips. https://www.thelocal.es/20170321/seven-tips-to-successful-online-dating-in-spain Tue, 21 Mar 2017 14:08:41 +0100 seven-tips-to-successful-online-dating-in-spain Dating guru Sally Smith gives us the lowdown on what to expect on Spain's dating scene. And what types to avoid. https://www.thelocal.es/20161124/typical-men-date-in-spain Thu, 24 Nov 2016 15:59:57 +0100 typical-men-date-in-spain Dating guru Sally Smith gives us the lowdown on what it is really like to endure a long-distance relationship. https://www.thelocal.es/20160729/the-good-bad-and-the-ugly-of-long-distance-relationships Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:04:36 +0200 the-good-bad-and-the-ugly-of-long-distance-relationships As Valentine's Day fast approaches we collected some tips for anyone hoping to date a Spanish woman. https://www.thelocal.es/20160209/ten-essential-tips-for-dating-spanish-women Tue, 09 Feb 2016 14:36:32 +0100 ten-essential-tips-for-dating-spanish-women As Valentine's Day fast approaches, The Local takes a look at the top tips for dating Spanish men. https://www.thelocal.es/20160208/tips-for-dating-spanish-men Mon, 08 Feb 2016 17:13:22 +0100 tips-for-dating-spanish-men Spanish football side Getafe have launched a smartphone application to help fans hook up at matches, hoping supporters will couple and boost the club's fanbase by making Getafe-loving babies. https://www.thelocal.es/20151015/getafe-football-fans-get-dating-app Thu, 15 Oct 2015 11:11:46 +0200 getafe-football-fans-get-dating-app It's official: Spaniards are a nation of lotharios and are the most likely in Europe to embark on a holiday romance. https://www.thelocal.es/20150814/spain-holiday-romance-love-dating Fri, 14 Aug 2015 14:31:12 +0200 spain-holiday-romance-love-dating Ten thousand people have signed a petition in Spain against what they brand a sexist plan to bus in women to a remote town for a singles' night with paying local men. https://www.thelocal.es/20150409/caravan-of-love-slammed-as-sexist Thu, 09 Apr 2015 18:14:09 +0200 caravan-of-love-slammed-as-sexist Are you a fatty, a half-orange or just somebody's darling? When it comes to romantic nicknames for boyfriends and girlfriends, Spaniards are every bit as inventive and outrageous as you would expect. https://www.thelocal.es/20140502/top-10-spanish-romantic-nicknames Fri, 02 May 2014 19:43:00 +0200 top-10-spanish-romantic-nicknames Cross-cultural relationships are as interesting as they are complex. The Local takes a look at ten of the most common moans expats have about their Spanish partners. https://www.thelocal.es/20131018/top-ten-expat-complaints-to-their-spanish-partners Fri, 18 Oct 2013 19:02:00 +0200 top-ten-expat-complaints-to-their-spanish-partners Are you an expat man looking to find love in Spain? In this week's The Local List, we give you the lowdown on how to impress the Spanish señoritas and how not to put your foot in it. https://www.thelocal.es/20131003/dos-and-donts-when-dating-a-spanish-lady Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:07:00 +0200 dos-and-donts-when-dating-a-spanish-lady