I’m with stupid
At school, aside from all the usual tribes and factions and 'cool kids', there were two distinct groups you had...
How to be “the boy”
You can't move on social media or in an airport novel for mentions of "the boy", that mythical perfect boyfriend...
Max and Grace
Since the untimely passing of Blind Date icon and "flying long-forgtten relatives over from Australia for no apparent reason" enthusiast...
The real basic is you
I once read an interview with a recording artist in which she claimed she never went to McDonald's or read Heat...
Hannah and Scott
Do you have one of those annoying friends who says things like, "Dance like nobody's watching!"? They will sidle...
The first-date shirt
I've never believed in "lucky" pants or socks. Underwear is underwear and I have almost never had someone peel off my...
What your man’s favourite Spice Girl says about him
There are lots of standard questions you should ask on a first date. “Where did you grow up?” “What do...
Vikki and James
This week's Guardian Blind Date was a tough call because I was contacted beforehand by a few people telling me who...
How to be 39
I never used to understand why people lied about their age. I didn't bother. It seemed to me utterly unimportant, and...
Sam and Milly
Socks again for Christmas. Liver and onions for tea. That guy asking you out on another date and knowing...































