Jess MatthewsJun 83 minDating Realities Vs. Dating FantasiesOkay when I tell you that you need to let rationality have a seat at the table when it comes to the early stages of dating, what I failed...
Jess MatthewsSep 25, 20212 minClosure is Fake NewsI hate to tell you this but closure isn't real. Closure has become an overly romanticised, almost poetic concept that we’ve decided that...
Jess MatthewsJul 18, 20213 minThe Getting Laid EquationMen are not cavemen anymore. No. Men are now connected, reactive, stylish and sensitive individuals. They are also more adept at...
Jess MatthewsJun 13, 20212 minMen like Competition and Steak – Part 2Remain a challenge and keep a man interested When you make things too easy for men; offer yourself on a silver platter wearing lingerie...
Jess MatthewsFeb 20, 20212 minWhy He Hasn’t Asked You Out – Part 2I’m sure he likes me, so why hasn't he asked me out? Got a loophole not listed in Part One? Read on, for exceptions to the rule. D) He’s...
Jess MatthewsFeb 12, 20212 minThe Single (Girls) Guide to Surviving Valentines DayOn the 14th of February, every year, the world is polarised. Half of us become hazily consumed by lust and romance and the other half of...
Jess MatthewsJan 3, 20214 minA love heart icon among millions: Dating & Social MediaAnything to do with the heart is never easily classified as black & white. So when social media came round swinging that “how big’s ya...
Jess MatthewsJan 3, 20213 min“Shoot to Kill” and 3 other tips for using dating apps wellDating apps cop a lot of shit and frankly i’m not shocked. They’re often slapped with the label of responsibility for cultivating a...
Jess MatthewsJan 3, 20215 minSex with the ex makes the sex (spectacular)…When I think about Sex with the Ex I have an almost pavlovian response in the form of a Biggie line dancing into my brain. Some say the X...
Jess MatthewsJan 2, 20214 minHow to avoid losing yourself in a relationship.It seems be boring (and obvious coming from me) but the risk of losing yourself in a relationship is a direct reflection of the diligence...
Jess MatthewsJan 2, 20213 minIf you wanna be my loverAccording to the internet (bless its accuracy) the definition of a lover varies from a person having an extra marital affair to someone...
Jess MatthewsDec 31, 20202 minHow to: The Single (Girls) Guide to Surviving NYE Sans Plus OneTHE EVENT: NYE Aside from Valentines Day, NYE is flagged as the worst night of the year to be single. For some unknown reason...
Jess MatthewsDec 29, 20204 minSoftboy vs. FuckboyIn my haste to educate against the notorious fuckboy phenomena of 2019, I took a cynical stance towards any male who was incapable of...
Jess MatthewsDec 29, 20205 minOops, I had sex on the first date. It doesn’t take a Carrie Bradshaw themed ‘then I got to wondering…’ memo to realise that in 2020 there’s no strict guidelines broadly...
Jess MatthewsDec 29, 20203 minThreesomes: Retro Fantasy vs. Reality Not long ago on an afternoon walk with a friend I was hypothesizing about why the guy I was seeing wanted one of my friends around so...
Jess MatthewsDec 29, 20204 minHow to spot Red Flags when datingRed is one of those curious things in life that has an intrinsic duality embedded in its symbolism. Traditionally we’re taught that red...
Jess MatthewsOct 17, 20202 minWhy He Hasn’t Asked You Out?I believe that this is possibly the most commonly pondered question in the history of woman hood. Eve herself probably agonized over...
Jess MatthewsAug 21, 20202 minBe Heart SmartLife Conundrum #289 Being in a relationship has the ability to build you up or tear you down no matter where you are in your life. Get...
Jess MatthewsJun 27, 20202 minWhy Dates are Important…Once upon a time it was a stretch for me to understand why women insisted on being taken out on dates. There's so many potential...
Jess MatthewsMay 23, 20202 minHow To: The Singles (Girls) Guide To Surviving a Wedding Sans Plus OneEVENT: THE WEDDING Drink Mimosa’s at every chance possible. Yes, breakfast beverages are acceptable on wedding days. Dress appropriately....