When you’re living with a partner, sex can suffer. There’s no longer the eager anticipation of weekend visits to each other’s homes with ample time to scrub, shave and moisturise in the preceding days. Instead, you’re sharing a bathroom… Then, add life stressors, children and comfort to the mix. See how easily sex slides down…
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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…
I Tried the Dating App, “Thursday”. Here’s What Happened
I originally wrote this review of the dating app “Thursday” in March 2022. As it’s been a popular post, in September 2024, I downloaded Thursday again to see what’s changed. Anyone who reads this blog regularly knows I’ve been on and off dating apps for the best part of 200 years. I’ve tried Tinder, Hinge,…
Are You Making These 8 Dating App Profile Mistakes?
Online dating is a serious business. Amidst a sea of other profiles, you have to find a way to make your profile stand out for the right reasons – and you probably have three seconds to achieve this. Regular readers of this blog will know I’ve been on (and off, but mainly on) dating apps…
Consent Can Be Sexy – It Can Also Be a Mood-Killer
What do you do when someone asks you for consent and it kills your vibe? Should you sort your attitude out and be pleased they checked in? Or is it reasonable to want consent to be acquired in a sexy manner? IMHO, consent can be considered part of foreplay; warming each other up, both getting…
The Silent Couple
The silent couple sits shuffling in their chairs whilst the waiters bustle around. Their phones faced down, threatening to disrupt the silence. Then the vibration beckons. With a quick flip of the phone, a stolen look at the screen and an internal relief that there’s something to focus on. When the food comes shoulders relax…
“It Would Just be a Bit of Fun for Me; Sex, a Snuggle etc.”
I tried a new approach with this guy. We messaged for a bit and then we had a phone call. By the time our Thursday date rolled around, I hoped this one would be a bit different. Although I was reluctant and nervous about our first date, I still went. And it was a good…
10 Things That Go Through My Mind Before a First Date
10 questions I ask myself before a first date: What if I don’t fancy him? What if he doesn’t turn up? What if he’s rude/arrogant /mute [delete as appropriate]? What if he turns up late and I’m already 2 glasses down? What if I really like him and he doesn’t like me? What if I…
Speed Dating Do’s and Don’ts
So you’re off speed dating…? Well done, what a commitment! You might be feeling nervous and wondering what you should do and what you should avoid when speed dating, and maybe getting yourself all worked up, but there’s no need. Speed dating should be a fun evening, just bear in mind a couple of pointers….
“I Hope it Wasn’t Too Weird :)”
Last weekend, I went on a date with a guy I had met in real life rather than through a dating app. (The first date I’ve had of this sort since July when I met The Wrong Guy.) When we first met, he was fun, flirty, confident and attractive, so I asked if he wanted…
Still Searching for Prince Charming 