Dating Advice

Ask Me a Fucking Question

Something keeps happening, and it’s driving me absolutely insane. I can’t work out if it’s a thing people do when they’re not all that interested, or it’s just sheer laziness and self-absorption. Either way, I’ve had enough. Please, PLEASE, ask me a fucking question.

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The No-Crap Guide to Love Bombing

Love bombing might sound like an explosion of romance, but it’s often anything but. Behind the grand gestures, constant attention, and declarations of undying love, there can be a hidden agenda of manipulation. This no-crap guide to love bombing cuts through the fluff and gets straight to the facts – helping you spot the signs, understand the impact, and protect yourself from falling into this…

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Why Did I Get Soft Ghosted?

A reader sent in the following question, so I figured it was the perfect time to answer it: “Why did I get soft ghosted after a few months of talking?” Soft ghosting, in case you weren’t aware, is a really shitty move that’s seen as less shitty than full-on ghosting. Rather than cutting all communication suddenly, out of nowhere, like with regular ghosting, soft ghosting…

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What is the Love Bombing Cycle?

Love bombing: a charming, somewhat insidious phenomenon that starts with roses, poetry, and grand declarations of devotion, only to veer into the realm of manipulation faster than you can say “red flag.” So, what exactly is the love bombing cycle, and why does it often leave its recipients more frazzled than flattered? Let’s unravel this overly enthusiastic display of affection together, shall we?

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A No-Bullshit Guide to Soft Ghosting in Dating

Dating in the digital age is both exhilarating and overwhelming. With countless ways to communicate, it seems easier than ever to maintain connections – or to let them fizzle out without confrontation. Enter my guide to soft ghosting, a term that’s crept into our modern dating vocabulary.

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21 First Date Safety Tips from an Ex-Slut

So, you’re going on a first date. Super exciting stuff! Super nerve-wracking, too, right? I’m here to share my hottest first date safety tips, all designed to keep you safe, happy, and dating the right ways.

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What is Affordating?

I think it’s a good time to talk about a new dating trend for the 21st century, known as “affordating.” Because y’know, there aren’t already enough dating terms on the scene that we’re struggling to keep up with...

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The Ex-Slut’s Guide to Ghosting & Getting Ghosted

Ghosting: the modern-day vanishing act that’s less Houdini and more, “Wait… did they just forget I exist?” One minute you’re trading flirty texts and planning your next date, and the next? Poof! They’re gone, leaving behind only the faint echo of “Haha, you’re so funny,” and a breadcrumb trail of unanswered messages. We’ve all been there. Heck, I’ve got enough experience to write the guide…

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12 Signs You’re About to Get Ghosted

In the world of modern relationships, ghosting has become an all-too-common experience. One moment you’re having meaningful conversations and planning your next date, and the next, the person vanishes without a trace, leaving you to wonder what went wrong. While being ghosted can feel sudden and confusing, there are often subtle signs you’re about to get ghosted.

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What to Do When You’ve Been Ghosted

Ghosting is shit; there’s no denying that. The person who does the ghosting seems to sail off into the sunset, living life without even so much as a blink of karma… all the while you’re crying your way through multiple boxes of Kleenex, damning yourself for ever having responded to their message. If you’ve ever wondered what to do when you’ve been ghosted, crying through…

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