Single Life – Page 14 – Still Searching for Prince Charming

A Chilled Date

I felt reluctant to go on last night’s date. I matched with him on Bumble and we exchanged numbers after a day or so. We had been texting back and forth and decided to meet. I was pleasantly surprised when we met – his photos didn’t do him justice. He was friendly and bought me…

A Strange Offer from a Man on Bumble

I matched with a guy on Bumble and what follows is our very brief exchange: Him: Hey. Do you want to meet tomorrow for a bit of fun/sex? Me: No thanks, I’m looking to date, not have a one-night stand. Him: Yes same here. It isn’t a one-night stand. Have a bit of fun and…

The Bar Man

We’ve known each other for ages through family circles and have exchanged flirty messages for months. We finally met up for a date a few weeks ago – right when I felt I had enough with guys and needed to inject some fun back into my life. The date was so easy and knowing you’re…

A Playlist to Feel Fabulous

Recently, men have been getting me down. I’ve become prematurely excited about multiple boys and then felt disappointed. So in a bid to get a grip and feel more like myself again, I’ve created a Power Playlist on my iPhone. We all know how music can affect our moods, and being sad is not a…

Feeling Unsafe on Home Soil

I have never felt unsafe in Brighton, but last night I was walking the three-minute walk from the pub to the taxi rank and a bloke called after me. We didn’t know one another but he caught up with me and we shared a conversation. He asked where I was going. Home. Can he come?…

The Canadian

There was an understated coolness about you. Much to my surprise, you weren’t surrounded by girls or friends. I can’t remember who approached whom, but I do remember laughing a lot and the seductive stares that lasted a fraction too long to account for polite company. We went bar-hopping around my favourite places in Brighton;…

A Hot Hook-Up on a Friday Night

The immediate attraction. The flow of conversation. The seductive looks. The flirting. The cigarette sharing. The six-hour build-up. The energy in the cab home. The touching. The kissing. How weightless you made me feel. How you grabbed me passionately. How you picked me up. How you spoke to me. How you felt with me. What…

Too Much Too Soon

Our date was fun but I came home feeling ambivalent towards you. I was reluctant to accept a second date, but I thought there could have been some attraction there. I hoped you wouldn’t spoil it, mainly because you had life experiences, motivation and interesting things to talk about – you ticked a lot of…

24 Things I’m Grateful for at 24 Years Old

We had a fun weekend. I’m feeling capable in my job. My friends are fabulous. My family is supportive. I still haven’t cried over you. I haven’t heard from you. How predictable. How telling. The summer is starting to fill up with adventures. Someone is teasing me, giving me hope. False hope? Who cares? My…

Our Relationship – Round 2

I knew getting back with you was risky. No one supported my decision and at times I seriously regretted starting things up again. Round Two began after I wrote you my letter. I asked you to make more of an effort, and you did. On a quiet Sunday evening, you phoned me and asked if…