Dating Advice
Is Harmless Flirting Really Harmless?
Every now and then, I’ll see someone hot or cute as I go about my day, and I’ll flash them a smile that says, “Yeah, I think you’re hot.” But what about when I’m in a relationship? Is harmless flirting really harmless then? Let’s discuss...
21 Red Flags in a Relationship You Shouldn’t Ignore
Relationships, eh? They can be absolutely brilliant... or an absolute disaster. While a good relationship should make you feel like you’ve hit the jackpot, a dodgy one can leave you wondering why you ever bothered. The tricky bit? Spotting those sneaky little red flags in a relationship...
Dating Advice for Men: Stop Following Lots of Women
Hello, men. Today, I’d like to talk about something that royally pissed me off in my last almost-relationship and seems to be an issue across the board if social media is anything to go by. I want to talk about… drum roll, please… following lots of women.
A Big Guide to Big Dick Energy (BDE)
Let’s talk about Big Dick Energy, also known as BDE, today, shall we? You might’ve seen the term floating about as you make your way around the internet, or if you’re lucky, someone might tell you that you have some BDE of your own...
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.
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…
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…
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?
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
Should I Give a Second Chance to Someone Who Ghosted Me?
I’ve been ghosted. It’s quite unpleasant, deeply confusing, and a proper shitty move… but I think I’ve been the perpetrator of ghosting as well as the victim. Accidentally, deliberately, and coincidentally... In some cases, ghosting is necessary, but does that mean, ghosting is acceptable on some occasions, but not others? And if that’s the case, what are the rules? Should I give a second chance…
21 Signs You’re Dating the Wrong Person
Ah, dating. That delightful pastime where you take a stranger’s hand, peer into their soul, and hope they don’t end up shagging your best mate, swindling you out of thousands of pounds, or chewing so loudly that you genuinely think about throwing them out the window. It’s time, friends, to take a delve into the glaringly big signs you’re dating the wrong person… even if…
What is Orbiting in Dating?
2018 seems to be the year for dating slang and new dating terms. A new one pops up what seems like every other day, and it can be hard work trying to keep up with it all. Thankfully, I’ve done the hard work for you – and today we’re unpacking a brand-new dating term: what is orbiting in dating?
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...
What is Bad Pancake in Dating?
We’re unravelling another dating term in today’s blog post, and it’s known as bad pancake in dating. But what is it? What does it mean? And what does it mean for your new relationship? Let’s take a look and find out.
What Does BAE Mean?
Has anyone ever called you BAE, used it in a text message to you, or you’ve seen it online? Well, don’t fear: I’m here to break down the latest dating slang, and in today’s post, we’re taking a closer look at: What does BAE mean? (And no, it doesn’t have anything to do with Beyonce.) So, let’s get right to it. What does BAE…
21 Questions to Ask on a First Date
Now, I’m not tooting my own horn or anything, but I’ve been told that first dates with me are “great,” my conversation is “captivating,” and talking to me is “so much fun.” I’ve also been on more first dates than I care to remember. So, add the two together, and I decided it was time for me to jot down the 21 questions to ask…
What Would YOU Do?
What would you do if someone told you something like: "So-and-so's girlfriend is a fucking psycho, by the way." If you knew that someone was dating a 'psycho', would you tell them? What if that person were your best friend? You'd totally tell them, right? What if that person was your best friend once but isn't anymore? Now what d'ya do? Tell them? Tell someone…