It's hard to believe why some people are perennially single, especially if they are a good friend. After all, your friend may be attractive, charming, funny and intelligent but, in spite of all this, continually fail to attract a partner. Thankfully, being single has far less of a stigma attached to it than it did in the 1950s and 1960s. But being single can still be a lonely existence and it can be hard for other couples to watch their single friend go home alone every night. But where there's one single friend, there's usually another - so if you're considering setting up your single friends, here's a quick guide on how to do so.

For starters, think about all your single friends and which ones have common interests, then consider how best to introduce them to one another if they haven't already met. For instance, if you have two single friends that both enjoy the same kind of music, suggest going to a concert that they might like and invite both of them along. If your friends aren't directly aware that they're being set up, you might want to make sure that the meeting takes place in a large social group - for example, at dinner, at a party or at the pub.

If your friends are aware that they are being introduced for romantic reasons, you'll also need to make sure that you don't place too much pressure on them to get along. If you've read your friends personalities carefully enough, the chances are that they will get along well and be able to make easy conversation. But if they don't feel any romantic attachment to one another, it's important to acknowledge that there's nothing you can do to force an attraction.

What's more, if your single friends are nervous about meeting one another - or any other potential partners in general - there are ways in which you can help them feel more confident. Helping them pick the right outfit, for instance, could work wonders for their self-esteem, especially if they haven't had a date for a long time. This might be a particular problem if your single friend is recently divorced or has just got out of a long-term relationship.

Ultimately, if you're unable to successfully pair up your single friends with one another, it might be time to turn to the internet - and if you'd like to see your friends dating once again, this could be the ideal place to find their perfect partner. Dating websites let users tailor their profile to reflect their interests and the personality traits they look for in potential partners, and efficient search facilities make it much easier to find like-minded individuals than you might think. What's more, by helping your single friend write their profile - or writing it for them - they'll be able to show off their very best qualities, which could in turn mean that they'll meet their ideal catch in no time.