It’s the time of year when single people constantly hear the term “cuffing season”. Whether you’re new to online dating or an established singleton, it’s completely understandable if you’re not sure what the difference between love bombing and breadcrumbing is and what the hell cuffing season actually is. So, in alphabetical order (because is there…
Tag: online dating
Acronyms on Dating Sites: What Do They Mean? 2025
Your definitive guide to BBCs, DDlgs and FWBs, and how to tell your TG from your CB.
The Rise and Fall of Dating Apps
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…
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…
Online Dating and Romance Scams: What They Are and How to Identify and Avoid Them
Catfishing is part and parcel of online dating, but what happens when someone does more than just post a younger, more flattering photo of themselves or lies about their age? How might someone con a love interest into parting with their cash? And does this really happen these days? Sadly yes. Skilled romance scammers know…
Fed Up With Traditional Dating Apps? Try This
Anyone who’s been on dating apps for more than a hot minute knows that frustration and apathy often accompany them. Once the initial excitement of sexy local singles abates, you’re left with a disappointing array of profiles. Before long, you find yourself sighing at profiles that question whether pineapple belongs on pizza, claim anonymity “for…
The Dating Profile You Wish You Could Build
When we’re looking for love, we all want to present ourselves in the best light. For some of us, that means picking our favourite selfies with all the filters. For others, it means showing we have friends, don’t only take selfies and have a range of interests. But what if we had no qualms about…
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…
How to Spot a Fake Profile on a Dating App
Ten years ago, in 2012, Tinder launched on the iPhone, paving the way for a new generation of online dating. Thousands of potential dates were in our pockets, ready to match with and organise a date – for that evening if we wanted. The following year, Tinder expanded to Android devices and other smartphones, and…
Is Dating Advice Totally Useless?
“Keep your cards close to your chest.” “Be upfront early on.” Honestly, which is it? There’s a new trend in dating called “hardballing”. (Although let’s be frank, it’s not a new trend, it’s a phenomenon that’s recently been re-branded.) Hardballing suggests you be totally up front with a potential love interest before you go on…
Still Searching for Prince Charming 