It’s Friday afternoon and I’m messaging a guy I’ve been chatting with for a while. We haven’t met but he’s obsessed with me being a sex writer. Sometimes, our conversation feels like death by questions, but when other conversations are dragging, I can rely on having a message from this guy. As I’m typing my…
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Nail That Opening Message: 7 Tips to Get Women to Respond on Dating Apps
Ever found yourself firing messages out on a dating app and just getting nowhere? It’s depressing and very common to think: “What am I doing wrong?!” Almost eight years ago, I was having terrible luck with dating apps. All my friends placated me and said I had a great profile and appealing, photos that reflected…
5 Ways to Get Guys to Respond on Bumble
I first wrote this in 2017 then, in 2022 when I was still active on Bumble, I Googled this question. In 2024, I’m no longer on dating apps having found my partner on – you guessed it – Bumble. Nevertheless, an update is due… Over the years, I’ve tried nearly all the dating sites and…
15 Guys You Will Have Dated by the Time You’re 30
If you’re single for a sustained amount of time during your twenties, by the time you get to 30, you realise you have dated (or slept) with people you never thought you’d date. Here are some of them: By the time you’re 30 or have been actively dating for a substantial amount of time, you’ll…
“Tinder Like a Man,” He Said
Following another failed attempt at dating, I decided I need to change my tac (doesn’t this sound familiar..?) “I’m giving up on dating apps!” I exclaim to my friends on more than one occasion this summer. “They’re full of guys who just want a quick shag. I’ll never find a decent guy on Tinder, Bumble…
20 Things You Should Know and Do if You’re Single in Your Twenties
20 things you should know and do if you’re single in your twenties: You won’t be single forever – unless you want to be. Make sure you’re friends with other single people – being surrounded by couples all the time is depressing. Put yourself out there. But also know when you need to look after…
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…
Still Searching for Prince Charming 