5 reasons you should never go on a running date
Dating used to be very simple: you meet a series of near-strangers for an awkward drink in a pub that’s...
33 things your date will worry about while waiting for you to turn up
1. “All his photos were taken from quite far away. I hope he’s not a horse-frightener.” 2. “I hope he...
Five condescending compliments nobody should really want to hear
Think you’re being nice with your throwaway accolades? Think again, baby cakes. Call me over-sensitive (if you dare), but I...
The horror of bad kissing and how to fix it
Kissing is vital in any relationship. While a gentle squeeze on the arm or the arse can remind your partner...
National Coming Out Day: Is today the day for you?
It is National Coming Out Day*, the day when the collective force of a zillion closet doors being thrust open...
How Grindr ruined dating for everyone
You can’t get more upfront and visual than Grindr. It’s the frank, confrontational reality TV show contestant of the social...
I still believe in internet anonymity – even when you’re being mean to me
We hear a lot about trolls and the trolling they do in the news these days. A sub-class of human...
What’s the worst thing you’ve ever heard on a date?
We've all been there, 'enjoying' ourselves as best we can on a date, when suddenly, out of NOWHERE comes the...
Postbag: Is it OK to wear shorts on a date?
I get asked a lot of questions, both on Twitter and over email. Usually it’s things like “Is that your...
How to say no
No can be a tough word to say at the best of times. Another cake? Don’t mind if I do....
























