Getting over an ex can be tough; even if you were the one to end the relationship. Sure, time heals, but there are ways to get over your ex faster that don’t involve a therapist. 1. Embrace activities that give you joy You may feel bereft without your former partner, but throwing yourself into activities…
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The Shadow of the Ex-Girlfriend
Many of us are curious about the partners who came before, particularly when dating someone new. In the early days of a relationship, you might find yourself wishing you could ask about the ex-girlfriend but feeling nervous about what your partner will say. Perhaps you’ve picked up the occasional snippet of her personality from conversations…
How Does It Feel To Live With An Ex?
Just before lockdown, I broke up with my ex. It was a strange breakup because we lived together in my home with housemates, so it was tricky. We took it slow and cared for one another – then a pandemic hit. Moving back home for lockdown with my family was both a blessing and a…
Lockdown Frustrations
Lockdown is still in place. The horny single people are still horny and single. Some of us have caved and messaged or slept with an ex. Some of us have snogged and shagged our friends; lines have blurred.
Your Future Girlfriend will Thank Me
I taught you how to dress in the style you aspire to emulate. I taught you which neck cut looks good with the way you do your hair and which sleeve styles suit complement your arms. I demonstrated how some colours suit your skin and hair colour, and how some don’t. In the minefield you…
Facing Reality
In a moment of weakness, I texted my ex the other day. This time last year, he told me he had got his act together. He said he stopped all the drugs and alcohol and had a better job. We know this only lasted two weeks but scrolling through his social media the other day,…
A Playlist to Feel Fabulous
Recently, men have been getting me down. Â 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. Â We all know how music can affect our moods, and being sad is not a…
The Nightmare of Syncing Orgasms
You’re having hot sex with someone you find terribly attractive. You’re feeling confident, sexy and sexually skilled. He seems confident, you find him sexy and he’s certainly sexually skilled. The build-up was perfect, you’ve both been anticipating this moment for some time, the candles are lit, the music is on and the housemates are out….
Rebounding
This year I’ve learnt a lot about what I want from a partner: someone kind, ambitious and who I’m attracted to as well as they’re attracted to me. I’ve been seeing a guy for a few months now and we’ve progressed into relationship territory. Â After I broke up with my ex, mutual friends kept saying…
Navigating Friendship with an Ex
It’s Sunday night; the end of a long, crazy weekend and Monday morning is looming. After catching up with the life admin jobs you were meant to complete over the weekend, you’re about to have a chilled evening watching TV with housemates. Then you get a phone call from your best mate (who’s also your…
Still Searching for Prince Charming 