Tag Archives: dating app

Messing With Married

I’m not proud to admit I have a history of pursuing people who weren’t single. While I’ve never cheated on a partner and never would, my moral compass definitely lead me astray in this area. We all make mistakes and my phase of ‘messing with married’ caused a lot of harm to myself and othersContinue reading “Messing With Married”

The Swipe Experiment II

I did another Swipe Experiment (nope, still not a masochist despite evidence to the contrary) which was different from the first one I did in 2021. Last time my dating goal was to find a FWB…this time I’m at a place in my dating journey where I’m wanting a relationship. I state this on myContinue reading “The Swipe Experiment II”

Mayhem’s 2023 Wrapped

Madam Mayhem was originally born so I could talk about my dating and kink journey. The hope being that by sharing my experiences it might help others on their own journey. So in that spirit I’m doing a ‘Mayhem’s 2023 Wrapped’ (spoiler alert…it’s been a terrible year for dating). Dating Stats: Reasons Dates Didn’t Progress:Continue reading “Mayhem’s 2023 Wrapped”

Dating Self Confidence

Much like dealing with rejection, dating self confidence takes practise. Shifting your mindset from ‘I have to make this person like me’ to ‘Let’s see if we are compatible’ is the biggest hurdle. Dating is as much about whether you like them as they like you. If you spend all your time trying to impressContinue reading “Dating Self Confidence”

Creepy Moves

Dating is a minefield at the best of times and we’ve all said and done things we regret. These are usually innocent missteps you can get past quickly. But there’s also a host of creepy moves that are sure to make someone feel really uneasy and lose you a potential date. • Location • MentioningContinue reading “Creepy Moves”

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”

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”

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”