Thank all for such a lovely welcome! I definitely feel (albeit very emotionally bruised by the break up) in a much better place in myself, as a person, now than when I was single in the past. Last time I'd completely given up on dating sites - decided I would in a final attempt pick 5 blokes to message who seemed nice, normal and had something vaguely amusing in their profile. I got 2 replies, one was boring, the other went on to be my now Ex, despite the fact we're no longer together it was the best relationship I'd ever had. So it can happen :)
@cravingthelook am definitely going to focus on knowing my boundaries. Good advice. I found this was something I struggled with when younger, but hoping I am older and wiser now!
@Eesha thank you, I do still have about a stone to lose to get to target (I should have been there by now but for lockdown and comfort eating!) but I am a size 12 so - as one of my kids said to me, I think meant kindly! - I am normal, average sized. My size is not something that singles me out any more. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that anyone is more or less deserving of finding a mate whatever size you are but I just think it can't hurt. Plus it makes me feel more confident and comfortable with myself which is the main thing.
@Notcoolmum your list of don't swipes is very much like mine would be. I was thinking about this recently and that anyone shirtless, holding a fish (what is that all about?!), sticking out tongue or pouting (wtf) would be vetoed, also anyone with only one photo, no bio or one littered with basic errors, anyone ranting about how women are users or timewasters, and so on.
Completely agree about conversations that flow...I had so many in the past that felt like wading through treacle wearing flippers 
. With my Ex (I really need to stop mentioning him), after I sent the first message, asking a couple of questions about things he'd said on his profile, he sent back a 4 or 5 paragraph reply, lots of questions and impeccable spelling and grammar. It flowed from there, and was such a difference from the 'wat u up 2' stuff or 'wanna chat on whatsapp' stuff I'd received to that point!
It's great to hear so many of you are still managing to date - and meet nice people - despite lockdown. Gives me hope!
I need to crack on with some work now, and then I might think about setting up a profile later. I don't want to pay for one, as I think I might end up setting it up and deleting if it feels too soon. I'm thinking Tinder might be quickest and easiest? I'd not heard of Hinge but see it's been mentioned so I will take a look at that too.