Those chaotic twenties,characterised by comparison and rumination;when career successes brush up against career panics.And Saturday night’s laughter shape-shifts into Sunday’s regret;as frivolous explorationtransforms into “unbecoming behaviour”.Through which independence beckonsand financial demands loom,yet childhood lurks behind our shoulders.But those chaotic twenties,as love, desire and passion are no longer entrenched in shame.And we approach our thirties a…
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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…
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….
History Repeats Itself
There was an instant attraction between the first guy and me. It happened once, then it happened again, and again and again. Love developed (at least on my side). Sadly, this man had someone else. Of course, she’s a sexy Spaniard – he is a marvellous Mancunian. An attraction based on friendship, fuelled by alcohol…
Seven Tips on Fuck Buddies
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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…
Adult Life on Fast-forward
Thirty is the new 20! They said. You’ve got ages to start worrying about all that grown-up stuff. They said. And I listened. But over the past few weeks, many of my twentysomething friends have seemed to suddenly grow up; they are: Moving in with their partners Buying properties Trying to conceive Actually pregnant I…
Still Searching for Prince Charming 