Bookish readers will know that last month, Arundhati Roy (author of The God of Small Things) published her first memoir, and the paperback of Nigel Slater’s A Thousand Feasts was released. Slater’s book celebrates the “little joys illuminating an increasingly darkening world” – moments which can “feed the soul”. In the spirit of small things,…
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What Are The 5 Love Languages?
At the beginning of lockdown, many of us had grand plans to learn another language or skill. Despite my sordid attempts, this hasn’t happened – though I have learnt about the Five Love Languages and deepened my understanding of kink and desire. Since turning 14, I’ve had three relationships, a handful of flings and experiences as…
A’s Love Letter – Guest Blog
*Guest Blog* Last year, when A and I were blissfully happy, I shared this blog with him. It has always been hidden from boyfriends because of the content but I trusted him to read my writing and he promised not to censor anything I wanted to write about. True to his word, he’s said he…
A Toolkit for Self-Care
Whether you suffer from full-blown anxiety or depression, or whether you (like every other human being) feel down from time to time, learning what makes you happy is a recipe for helping you feel a little better. I’m not saying that lighting a candle or eating chocolate crispy cakes will cure your depression, but if…
A Thank You Letter to My Ex
Dear A, I want to thank you for being receptive to the activity last week. It’s been a tough few months and we haven’t been as happy as we used to be. The constant bickering is driving us mad and our relationship isn’t always something for others to covet. Please be proud of yourself for…
Two Cups, Not One
If someone told me a year ago that the guy I nearly cancelled on would move into my home in October 2019, I wouldn’t have believed them. At the end of a spree of bad dates, I wasn’t sure whether he wanted to see me again and he’s since told me he couldn’t work out…
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 Letter to 16-year-old Me
To Younger Me, You’re 16 and you need to know life’s not going to go how you plan. You won’t be with this man forever; he’ll surprise and disappoint you and resurface like those sparkly hot pants you forgot you had. When you leave him you’ll be lost. But you’ll work out that this is…
How to be a Little Ray of Sunshine
Be confident in who you are and what you want from life. At the age of 25, I’m pretty sure of myself. I’ve had lots of good times and lots of bad times, each one shaping me into the woman I am today. When I look in the mirror, I like what I see. Yes, there…
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. Â How predictable. Â How telling. The summer is starting to fill up with adventures. Someone is teasing me, giving me hope. Â False hope? Â Who cares? My…
Still Searching for Prince Charming 