The tragic early death of Peaches Geldof and why it upset me so much
I feel enormously sad when someone dies tragically before their time. That is what has happened to the beautiful Peaches Geldof. I once wrote a post about her and it’s been one of my most popular. I know that people love her, I loved her. When I turned on the TV this morning I was […]
What should you order on a first date and who should pay?
It has been a very long time since I went on a first date but I have been on many in my time. I remember in my youth, sitting opposite a teenaged date of mine who had just had a cappuccino – he spent the entire date with a chocolate moustache and I was too […]
The pain and glory of Valentine’s Day
In Australia, we don’t have men, we have blokes. If you google the word ‘bloke’ you just get a definition that it means the same as ‘man’ but in a more casual way. How are Australian men regarded overseas? I think most people would think that Australian men are a bit like Crocodile Dundee or […]
What is the Most Attractive Age For Men and For Women?
It’s a question we are all wondering. Is there a “most attractive” age for men and women? Is the age the same or different for males and females? Luckily for me, there are many studies done on this subject, so I was able to find lots of statistics on what the most attractive age is. […]
Withholding Sex: is it Ever OK? The Difference Between Men and Women
Do you do it? Have you ever had a partner do it to you? There is a common social misconception that only women withhold sex, but of course this is not true. In fact, if you enter the term into your search engine, you’ll find that all the searched articles relate to women withholding sex […]
How to Be Charming (Yes, You)
I have a thing for charmers. Male or female, superior or subordinate. Lover or neighbour. I love a charmer. I am also very charming myself. A typical Libran, I can usually get what I want in life because I know how to turn on the charm. For a while. As well as this, I have […]
When Does Sadness Become Depression?
I just got nothing today. Nothing at all. This is not a post about writer’s block, this is a post about emptiness. I feel like life has lost its lustre, but I can’t be too despondent here because I don’t want to cry. I want to be positive. It’s really hard to keep looking on […]
How Long Does it Take to Get Over a Break Up?
I have been avoiding a break up for the past ten years. Basically I never got over my very first love, who I split with by the time I was only 22. Since then I have had several long-term relationships, but I always kept my partners at arm’s length. I had a five year relationship […]
What Makes a Man Hot? The Definitive List
Men. Blokes. Dudes. Bros. I love ‘em and I hate ‘em… but mostly I find them irresistible, provided they play by my rules (ok this has never happened to date, but I remain staunchly optimistic!). Recently, I uncovered an old diary where I listed what I find attractive and unattractive in a man, and since […]
Men with Beards: Why I Love ‘Em!
Beards, they are everywhere at the moment. Do you love them? Loathe them? Do you have one? I personally have always loved facial hair, from sideburns to moustaches to full beards and mutton chops, I’m a massive fan of unruly man-hair. I’m not really sure why – I think it’s probably because I am not […]
How Many People Have You Slept With? Here’s the Number You Should Give.
This one seems to crop up quite a bit, and it shouldn’t. Like asking a woman’s age, or a man’s penis size, there are certain questions which are just plain rude. Yes, I have been asked the question a few times, and I no qualms about not telling the truth with this particular information request […]
Your Secret Messages: What Your Body Language Reveals About You
Body Language How people communicate with their bodies is an immensely complicated and detailed area. It’s always down to personal interpretation, but some motions and movements are common to us all. There have been studies such as the classic book Guide to Body Language by D Hartland & C Tosh that have indicated that the […]
A Married Man is Hitting on Me (and it’s Making Me Very Uncomfortable)
When a Married Man Hitting on Me causes me grief, I have to stop and think. I have never slept with a married man, and as a mid-thirties woman, this is quite an achievement. I have never been married, and I’m certainly no saint, but there are a few hard-and-fast rules I always play by. […]
How to Create a SWOT Analysis for a Relationship
How to Create a SWOT Analysis to help to Determine a Suitable Relationship A SWOT analysis is a structured planning method used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats involved in a project or business venture, but they can be really useful as an exercise when you are trying to determine a suitable relationship. […]