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 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 MatthewsMay 15, 20212 minPlease, just text better.It may seem superficial to judge a human being (as opposed to a robot) on their ability to write a text message. However, it’s now a...
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, 20214 minWhat to expect when your ex is expecting.It’s 6.11am and you’ve hit snooze 1.5 times. You’re a little perturbed when you open your eyes to 8 messages from 5 of your friends. A...
Jess MatthewsJan 2, 20215 minAttached. What does your attachment style have to do with the success of your relationship?Everything. Do you jump into relationships quickly, avoid labelling them for 8 months or sporadically freak out about not getting a reply...
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, 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 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 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....
Jess MatthewsMar 13, 20203 minThe Two Important SuitsWhen you’re navigating the dating landscape and regularly meeting new suitors (hah) via the obligatory tete-a-tete of the introductory...
Jess Matthews Jan 15, 20205 minThe List Life rarely goes to plan. Sometimes the serendipity and coincidences that it hands us are so sweet we’re left wondering if it could have...
Jess MatthewsMay 19, 20193 minPraise for the one night stand: Why Samantha Jones fucks and leaves. Could Samantha Jones, our favourite sass goddess from Sex & the City be our new romantic anti hero and sexual pioneer? Our beloved Sam...
Jess MatthewsFeb 26, 20183 minThe eyes Chico, they never lie: How to tell if SHE's into you. In a rare occasion of willing subversion I’m taking one for the boys and giving solid insights into the magnificently perplexing but...
Jess MatthewsNov 28, 20173 minHow to Ruin your RelationshipGenerally speaking I try to refrain from being inspired by negativity, but hey, we can’t help how creativity comes to us. Here’s the...