Why the small things matter in dating
This may be the greatest relationship hack you'll ever read. Here's a hint: THE SMALL THINGS MATTER. To preface this, I recently re-read...
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A Sense of Mystery
Maintaining a sense of mystery within a relationship is about as imperative as using deodorant on a daily basis. Particularly as you...
Lover Girl meets Lover Boy
According to the internet (bless its accuracy) the definition of a lover varies from a person having an extra marital affair to someone...
Slut Shaming: Don't do it.
I got slut shamed on the weekend, and I'm not here for it. I just returned from an absolute whirlwind trip to Melbourne which was filled...
Overreactions vs. Reactions
Ever been the victim of your own severe reaction and then had to suffer the consequences? Me too. Dating and relationships naturally...
Commitment Imminent
In a world of ambiguity and a zillion boxes to tick between a first date and the status change defined by commitment, what does it really...
The Two Sides of Sex
Let’s talk about sex. But not in the salacious way. In fact I want to try and bring a pragmatism to thinking about sex. This could be an...
The Art of Conversation
With an inclination towards multitasking high and the capacity to concentrate at an all time low it’s not a surprise that we too often...
Dating Realities Vs. Dating Fantasies
Okay 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...
“Shoot to Kill” and 3 other tips for Dating Apps
Dating apps cop a lot of shit and frankly i’m not shocked. They’re often slapped with the label of responsibility for cultivating a...
How to get a man to commit
In a world of ambiguity and a zillion boxes to tick between a first date and the status change defined by commitment, what does it really...
Go Slow Baby: How soon should dating become a relationship?
In dating and relationships we talk about timing a lot. Timing of meeting someone, and whether the connection you forge can develop into...
Please, 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...
How to Ruin your Relationship
Generally speaking I try to refrain from being inspired by negativity, but hey, we can’t help how creativity comes to us. Here’s the...
The Alpha Woman
I recently stumbled across an article about why it’s better to date Alpha Females. It’s great, it’s super pro female and emanates...
Giving Great Head: A Guide for Women
Fellatio, blow jobs, sucking dick and giving head are all terms we regularly throw around, but in spite of the colloquial familiarity the...
Giving Great Head: A Guide for Men
Cunnilingus, eating pussy, giving head and eating out are all terms we regularly throw around, but in spite of the colloquial familiarity...
7 Habits Making You Undateable
Dateable: Adj Meaning suitable for dating. Dateable is a term used to assess (in the affirmative or negative) whether you are good...
Things you should know about heartbreak
Every break up is unique in the way that it unravels, just as every relationship is different to the next. Breaks ups and relationships...
The Rose & The Gardener
In all relationships there is A Rose and there is A Gardener. Two distinguishable roles that each become half of the partnership. These...
Beige = Boring
“The new girl is obviously a perfectly, perfect beige girl who looks like she goes to yoga, like consistently, has manicured frosted baby...
Flirting with Intent
Defining the morals of us fickle human beings is a near impossible feat that slides between slippery and subjective. It seems that we...
5 Signs of Emotional Intelligence
I hate to admit it but this article came about as the result of my internal moral compass wavering in apprehension about why self...
A love heart icon among millions: Dating & Social Media
Anything to do with the heart is never easily classified as black & white. So when social media came round swinging that “how big’s ya...
Sex with the ex makes the sex (spectacular)…
yes, that is a Valium Sundae
What 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...
How 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...
Dating VS. Covid-19
Being in any type of relationship during COVID is messy, but the underlying subtext is that it requires effort. In fact it seems to...
Can men and women be 'just friends'?
The older I get the more I learn about the dynamics of male and female relationships, yet with more knowledge only comes more grey space....
Threesomes: 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...
Don’t forget scent
On the ragged path of seduction we often forget the power of scent. It’s not a surprise that the elusive olfactory senses get neglected...
Truths men should (already) know
(About being in a relationship) By saying ‘should know’ it may seem that I’m referring to facts that are strictly unknown or...
Nah, you're a Fuckboy
Sadly, Fuckboys have become such a predominant hallmark of the dating landscape that they’ve earned their right to a solid definition in...
Praise 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...
How to be in a relationship when you’re anxious AF
Relationships and dealing with anxiety on a daily basis (or at the drop of a hat) are definitely not a match made in heaven. So, how do...
Gender Sorcery
Bare with me because shit is about to get gnarly and understanding this concept might mean re-reading sentences. I’ve broken this topic...
Complacency Kills
In the era of Netflix & Chill complacency is responsible for the death of joy in more situations than we even realise. Although it may...
The Great Age Debate
Men and women have long been embroiled in a mental tug of war around relationship age gaps and whether the years between two lovers...
Are you in a relationship for the wrong reasons?
Personally I find it hard to believe that a relationship is something you could just ‘fall into’ but maybe I live on the officious side...
FYI MEN: Most common phrases most hated by women
The jury is in: women are the most divine creatures to ever roam the earth. At times though understanding the female kind feels more...
Fifty percent
The more I write and think about relationships the more I develop a formulaic understanding of it. Anecdotes become more relevant and...
How to: Break up with the man NOT of your dreams
Here's the scenario. It's the end of the season (summer/festive/hunting) and instead of picking up some designer jeans on sale you’re...
The Talk
FACT: A significant portion of women’s time is absorbed by trying to process, analyse and debunk common myths about men. Women spend an...
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