Dating And Relationships

Dating and relationships dilemmas are the worst and enough to give you brain strain on a daily basis. And the older you get the more complicated these dilemmas seem to get. So here’s my take on all things dating and relationship-based from the perspective of someone (me) who isn’t in their twenties or just starting out with their first serious relationship.

Dating in your 40’s is way more complicated…

10 Important First Date Questions

by Samantha Martin | Dating, Relationships

First dates can be stressful. And coming up with first date questions without sounding like you are interrogating your date can be tough

Ghosting: Why It Is So Wrong And Cowardly

Ghosting, the act of cutting communication for no reason, is wrong and cowardly. Why do people do it and is there ever a good reason for it?

Situationship: 10 Signs You May Be In One

A situationship is that confusing part between dating and a committed relationship. But you may not realise that you’re in a situationship

Love Bombing: Lessons From The Tinder Swindler

Love Bombing: Boy and girl both swipe right and she is immediately swept off her feet by this too good to be true guy. Almost too perfect.

The Friend Zone Is A Bad Place To Be Put

The friend zone is an odd little space that can be used to disguise many a dating sin. It’s also a very unfriendly place.

Get Back With Your Ex: A Good Idea Or Not?

When deciding if you should get back with your ex, a good place to start is looking at the reasons why you broke up in the first place

Are You Ready To Start Dating Again?

Dating is scary enough at the best of times. But now as we emerge from lockdown the thoughts of meeting new people is starting to crop up

Dating Someone That Just Got Out Of A Relationship

Dating someone that just got out of a relationship requires a lot of patience and understanding. Here are a few tips to help you when dating

A Relationship Is Not A Destination

If being in a relationship is your final destination goal then Valentines is probably your thing. So why not express your love every day?

It’s Like Fast Food Romance

Forgive me, I left you hanging mid dating disaster tales and now I feel like dating is more like ordering pizza for fast food romance!

Dear Anxiety. I Need To Break Up With You

Dating with anxiety is a nightmare. Some make it their life ambition to be somebody else’s trigger. I told my anxiety we need to break up

Friends With Benefits – Is It ok?

In the world of dating many people don’t know what it is they want from all their swiping. Do they want a relationship or just a friend with benefits?

A Million Reasons Your Tinder Date Isn’t Genuine

I can safely say I will never be online dating again. It’s awful. Soul destroying. Many guys I’ve encountered were not genuine

Sorry Really Is The Hardest Word

Lads, we need to talk about your inability to say sorry and the absolute dick move that it is. It really isn’t that difficult and goes a long way

Swipe Right! Think I’ll Swipe Left Thanks

I’ve never used a dating app in my life until this week and quite honestly I think I’ll just swipe left and stay single because you know it won’t end well

To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before

When it comes to ex boys I’ve loved before there are the good, the bad and then there’s the one that got away. It’s time I told others what they mean to me

My Irrational Fears Of Dating

Most of us have some form of irrational fears. Mine involve dating. But are they irrational or relevant? And could a vegan actually kill me!

National Divorce Month

Did you know that more people go down the path to divorce in January than any other month? January really is National Divorce Month!

Is Sexting Cheating?

Sexting is becoming more common place when it comes to flirting. But what if those sexts aren’t to your partner? Is it just the same as physically cheating?