The honeymoon period in most relationships is usually crammed with the culmination of endearing gestures, poignant revelations and spontaneous acts. From being contentedly overwhelmed by the late night phone calls and flirty text messages, to the impulsive date nights and that feeling of being totally besotted with each other; it … Continue reading
With the sudden dip of temperature causing us to dust the cobwebs from our hats, gloves and scarves, Winter is definitely here! For most people, thoughts turn to the planning of impending significant family occasions and the countdown to Christmas, but for some, the idea of spending the next few … Continue reading
Struck by the way his dark mocha skin complimented her porcelain complexion, Her conservative image creatively disturbed by his sinuous dreadlocks and loose-fitting jeans, Struck by their contagious smiles, magnetised by their togetherness, I come to a halt, caught myself staring and wondered. Most of us can summon up a … Continue reading
Halloween is my favourite time of year and always has been. The thing with Halloween is why us girls love it so much because, let’s be honest it’s the one day of the year we can dress up in next to nothing and have nobody pass judgement on us. It’s … Continue reading
It’s 2 am. It’s Friday night and the only thing you’ve had down your throat this evening is vodka tonics and the dirty blonde who’s name you don’t care to remember. The bar is ready to close up soon but the two of you are not done partying. The choice … Continue reading
Ever loved someone to the point you would do most anything for them? Ever loved someone undeniably, irrationally, unconditionally? Did you ever think they could hurt you? No. Probably not. He is perfect most of the time, a ray of sunshine; charming, charismatic, kind, sensitive, receptive… he is your rock. … Continue reading
What makes us want to date people in the workplace? With the office being the forefront of most workplace shenanigans. With nothing but computers, photocopiers and paperwork to focus on from 9-5, is it any wonder we suddenly have a look around elsewhere. Steve from accounts has always been a … Continue reading
“I will seduce you, how do you feel about that?” I would have to say, I would feel pretty damn good, knowing that somebody wanted me that badly and felt confident or possibly arrogant enough to express it. So I started thinking, how do you seduce people? Is it something … Continue reading
Remember when Aristotle claimed that ‘Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies’? Well no, of course not, but we have all heard the quote, we have all dreamed and desired to love someone as passionately and ferociously as that, but have we all lost faith in relationships … Continue reading
First dates are like interviews. They are potentially the most intensely judgemental examinations we can subject ourselves to, initiating an interrogation from head to toe on whether those genes you were so generously blessed or cursed with will correspond sufficiently with what he’s potentially looking for… whether your pheromones are … Continue reading
What are peoples top New Year’s resolutions for 2013? It seems that losing weight is at the top and things like finding a new job that kind of thing. However hunting for a new man appears to be high on the agenda for singletons in the UK. According to Match.com … Continue reading
Football season has started yet again, did it ever finish I hear you say? That’s because it lasts from August to May every year! With minor breaks for Christmas and New Years it would seem. Of course any guy who is into football becomes overtly excited as football season approaches. … Continue reading
I glimpse at my phone, he’s texted me. No butterflies, no skipped heartbeat, no waiting at least twenty minutes to read and a further 22 minutes and 30 seconds (or something) to reply. I pick my phone up ‘yeah, come over in 10… I haven’t washed by the way’ my … Continue reading
So… Tinder. The free app that lets you anonymously ‘like’ people based purely on their photos, and then ‘matches’ you if you both like each other. Online dating made incredibly simple. No cringe-worthy Match.com profiles here, no description of personality, no ‘this is what I’m looking for’. The only question … Continue reading
I remember many years ago attributing the male members of my staffroom to creatures of the animal kingdom; dependant on traits, age and mannerisms. It raised a few smiles and eyebrows; so I thought why not try again, but this time combine two of my passions together – men and cupcakes … Continue reading
Sweeping remark I know, and just as easily, so are women… however, based on that premise: 1. How do you ever find somebody of your standing? 2. How do you ensure that the terms are equitable? 3. How is it then sustainable for weeks, months or even years? Chemistry has … Continue reading
After watching an ITV1 drama the other night called Leaving about an older woman and younger man relationship, I started to think …. If you are attracted to somebody, does age really matter as long as you are both consenting adults? It seems that there are certain tolerance levels, triggered … Continue reading
For those of you who know me, you will know how this article is going to go. As Valentines draws closer and closer I can see the glint in my friend’s eyes. The hopes and dreams they excite of, candlelit dinners, red roses, marks and spencer’s dine in for 2, followed … Continue reading
Now on top of flirting, playing it cool and trying to feel empowered all at the same time there is a little media foreplay added to the mix. Camera phones, Skype and Facebook. Whatever did we do without all of these media mixes? We can talk to guys on-line without even having … Continue reading
In this era of technology, flashy phones and social networking, instant friendships have come to form an important part of the fabric of our youth. Many young people, at one time or another, believe they are truly in love even if with someone they hardly know. Can young adults really … Continue reading
I remember asking my nan about dating and relationships and how she and my granddad got together. It was a completely different world back then. The men would pick up the women from their houses up with no less than a bunch of flowers. Normally having to have the awkward … Continue reading
Can you really fall in love with someone as soon as you meet them? Or do people all too often confuse love with lust? We regularly make up our mind within 3 minutes of meeting someone to see if that person is suited to us and if we are attracted … Continue reading
“Soul mates are people who bring out the best in you. They are not perfect but they are always perfect for you” Most of us are aware of the age old tale of Aladdin, his trusted genie and the endless possibilities provided with the granting of three wishes. Some will … Continue reading
“The most important ingredient we put into any relationship is not what we say or what we do, but what we are.”(Stephen R.Covey) Every day the papers are overpopulated with stories of unfaithfulness, impending divorces and kiss and tell stories of the Rich and Famous. It seems as though, we … Continue reading
We’ve all been there, the love of our lives (or so we think) has trampled over our hearts and shattered our illusions of love. Everything was going so smoothly until he tells you he’s not ready for a relationship! You’re left crying into your cosmo wondering what it is you … Continue reading
Most are familiar with the concept that like attracts like and many of us are convinced that the reason why we continue to attract similar people into our lives is because they are a reflection of who we really are. For most singletons the quest to find that perfect partner … Continue reading