single – Page 7 – Still Searching for Prince Charming

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. 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. We all know how music can affect our moods, and being sad is not a…

Too Much Too Soon

Our date was fun but I came home feeling ambivalent towards you. I was reluctant to accept a second date, but I thought there could have been some attraction there. I hoped you wouldn’t spoil it, mainly because you had life experiences, motivation and interesting things to talk about – you ticked a lot of…

Our Relationship – Round 2

I knew getting back with you was risky. No one supported my decision and at times I seriously regretted starting things up again. Round Two began after I wrote you my letter. I asked you to make more of an effort, and you did. On a quiet Sunday evening, you phoned me and asked if…

Ghosting and My Mother

It’s been a tough few months and last weekend my mum told me (again) how she wished I had a boyfriend, but noticed: Boys these days don’t want relationships; they just want to fuck around. Yes, Mummy. That’s true. [So-and-so’s] daughter can’t get a boyfriend either. Blokes just stop texting her. It’s called something like…ghosting?…

A Letter to My Ex

Dear You, The summer was confusing. I missed you and you confessed you still loved me. We nearly met up to see if we could rekindle things. We didn’t meet – thank God. Being friends wasn’t going to happen, was it? At least not yet. And anyway, I was seeing someone (admittedly I wasn’t as…

Casually Falling into Bed Together

I like a guy; we get on really well as friends and have loads in common. We’ve been flirty for a while and he confided in a friend that likes me. We were out a few weeks ago and ended up in bed together. Last weekend we were out in Brighton with friends. He challenged…

A Stranger’s Judgements

Last night, I took a cab home. The meter started at £2.20. I was making small talk with the driver. He asked how my night was, what I’d been doing and who I’d been with. I asked how his night was. By £4.10 he was asking about my social life, whether I was out with…

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….