7 Signs That Your Relationship Has Staying Power

1. It’s always a good start to have a partner that acknowledges that they are in a relationship with you. It is shocking how many women are in ‘relationships’ that are no more than being a Friday Night girl, booty-call or a f*ck buddy. 2. You feel...

First Date Mistakes

1. Putting sex on the agenda – Vagina’s and penises in an ideal world should not make an appearance on the first date. I’m not saying that relationships haven’t materialised after sleeping with each other on the first date….but it’s...

Bad Date Conversation Topics

When they tell you to be yourself on dates it is NOT an excuse to verbal diarrhea. Not everything should be on the conversational menu – as someone who has been on a date with a guy who revealed that his father was a criminal, his mother was a crackhead, his two...

Great Date Ideas

One of the most popular questions is about what to do on dates and About.com has come to the resue with an A-Z of date suggestions. Never be stuck again if you’re looking for something out of the ordinary to do. ‘Interesting’ suggestions include:...

Breaking Up a Bad Friendship

When you have a friend, it’s very easy for you to get attached to them and vice versa. Sometimes, the bonds are so strong that it’s hard for your friend to let go, even though you’ve done everything short of overtly telling them that—chick,...

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Thanks to everyone that continues to support this blog. Just some quick reminders to help you get the best use out of the blog. You can subscribe to the fortnightly newsletter in the sidebar plus the monthly Mr Unavailable Newsletter which is in the right hand...

Is there such thing as the perfect man?

When I listen to women talk about their dating and relationship escapades, I wonder if we’ve been reading too many fairy tales and watching too many romcoms. They’re talking about someone that should be genetically modified and cloned for the rest of us...

How To Get Over a Breakup

Be more social. It may feel like you’re having your teeth pulled without anesthetic but doing stuff that has you interacting with other people will help you to resume a normal life balance. It’s great for opening up opportunities for new friendships and...

Honesty In Relationships

Talk to anyone who has ever been in relationship and we all have our own interpretation of honesty. Honestly speaking – we don’t live in an ideal world where we can spill every little thought and tell every little thing that has happened to us, but I think...