Category Archives: dating

How to Lose a Match in 10 Seconds

Most dating app profiles I see look like they’ve been generated by the same terrible advice page on the internet (they’ve clearly not taken all my good advice on how to make a great online dating profile!). With thousands of profiles to choose from, looking the same as everyone else really doesn’t cut it. LotsContinue reading “How to Lose a Match in 10 Seconds”

Women and Casual Sex

I recently got into a heated debate with an old (cis het male) colleague over his belief that ‘women can get sex when they want, men get sex when they can’ and that women ‘biologically’ need an emotional connection to enjoy sex. Let me make this very clear…plenty of women want casual sex and trustContinue reading “Women and Casual Sex”

Friendship From Dating

While my dating life has arguably been a train wreck over the last few years (I really should write a book about my bad dates), I’ve made a ton of great friends. The silver lining, I guess? While not every missed romantic connection can turn into a friendship, sometimes the chemistry works for the longerContinue reading “Friendship From Dating”

Dating Safety

Anyone on the dating apps will tell you they are heavily populated with catfish, scammers and people wanting to do harm. It’s inevitable you’ll encounter at least one of these during your time on the apps…I know I’ve had my fair share. It’s a good idea to have some rules in place for your datingContinue reading “Dating Safety”

Office Romance

Fun fact…I’ve hooked up with at least one person in every office I’ve worked in (including my current one, shh). There’s something alluring about an office fling, but here are a few things to consider before taking the plunge… Risks Where you work and how long you’ve been there are factors to consider. A startupContinue reading “Office Romance”

Long Distance

I’ve done long distance relationships many times…and sworn after every one that I’d never do it again. Sometimes it works, other times not…it’s down to the people involved and the effort put in. They require more work than a regular relationship so make sure you’re willing to give it the energy required before diving in.Continue reading “Long Distance”

Left on Read

When you’ve matched with someone on the apps and started talking, it can be tricky to establish consistent, enjoyable conversation. Early on, you are navigating different communication styles amidst the excitement and potential of something new. It can be anxiety inducing for all involved…especially when you are left on read. Engaged and intentional chat isContinue reading “Left on Read”

Time To Date

We’ve all encountered time wasters on the dating apps…people who string you along, chat sporadically and then three weeks later you realise they ghost you…they had no intention of meeting you. It wears you down if you are someone genuinely wanting to meet people and date.  Time wasters are on the apps for lots ofContinue reading “Time To Date”

Compliments

Much like general comments on my appearance, I’ve always struggled to accept a compliment about my body or looks. Recently I’ve developed a really strong aversion to it…especially from people on the dating apps. I think there are a few reasons why I don’t enjoy compliments about how I look… I understand that particularly withContinue reading “Compliments”