I’m not really sure how I fell off the horse in the first place. Here I was in happy, coupled, loved-up land when the guy I had been seeing – let’s call him Rupert, dropped the ‘it’s not you, it’s me’ line. Did he not get the memo that line was so 1990’s. I immediately embarked on a 21-day self-help program that involved a very close relationship with my friend G&T. I told the story excessively until I lost my voice and read every ‘just been dumped’ book. In summary, the books didn’t sugarcoat the fact – he doesn’t like you, he isn’t into you, he has moved on, you aren’t it, you don’t roc ..read more

We’re often encouraged to look for a perfect partner, and this common assertion might lead you to wonder just how good is good enough. As it turns out, there are pros and cons associated with waiting for the ideal person, and there’s a moderate strategy that might be more useful. Being too flexible about the idea of ‘good enough’  If you have a pessimistic idea about how much you can expect from a relationship, there are certain obvious pros. For one thing, you’ll be more likely to try out a wide range of dating prospects and may meet someone great entirely by accident. However, there ar ..read more

If you are looking for a positive, inspiring post that involves a motivating speech and ends with a key takeaway, keep flicking, sister; this is not the article for you.  Now that I’ve made that perfectly clear, let’s get to it. What the actual fuck?  I write this on behalf every single Victorian who has been locked up in their homes for what is now an obscene amount of time. Unless of course you have taken advantage of the partner rule and are combining it with swiping action. If so, well done, you.  Let me do a quick recap of the single life in 2020:  January Fuck ..read more

The corona virus pandemic is utterly tragic but may in fact be the best thing to happen to your love life. I feel your eyes rolling. OK, you sceptic, I get it, but read on. Our dating culture has become a little, how should I put it? Fucked up. People are going on dates and in some cases determining within 20 minutes or less whether or not you are ‘their type’.  This is a ridiculously quick judgment and not the type of approach someone searching for love should be following.  Some days it takes me longer to choose my outfit, so hang in there. What are we judging potential matches ..read more

We’ve all been there – a great evening out, meeting a fun guy, thinking ‘this is going well’ and happily handing over your digits. Then the anticipation grows over the next few days… and he doesn’t call. The worst sort of thoughts goes round in your head. The most optimistic being that he lost your number. Not possible because he was at the party with mutual friends so he could ask any one of them for the number. SO…WHY DOESN’T HE CALL?  THERE’S SOMETHING GOING ON, LIKE AN UNRESOLVED RELATIONSHIP OR SOMETHING IN HIS PAST He may very well be the fun guy, engaging, witty and seems interest ..read more

Since women can be subtle about displaying romantic attraction, you might find it tough to judge their level of interest. Look out for these key signs if you want to boost your success with the opposite sex.  1) Her body language suggests attraction Always observe nonverbal cues when you’re spending time with a prospective love interest. Most importantly, be aware of sustained eye contact and make sure you hold her gaze. The longer you look into each other’s eyes the more likely you are to be making a romantic connection. If the lighting allows, you might even spot dilated pupils that w ..read more

If you’re looking for a date bar in Melbourne CBD that will show off your knowledge of the city – say ‘Hello’ to your go-to list. It doesn’t matter whether you’re searching for a bar to host your first date or the perfect bar setting for someone special in your life, it pays to be prepared. Regardless of the number of dates you have been on or how long you have been together, at some point you will need a bar with the appropriate romantic ambience. Now you’ll be able to come up with one—just off the top of your head. The key elements to a great date bar include the right seating—you want ..read more

Life! It’s about doing what’s expected of any given society and going with the status quo. That’s why living outside the realm of conformity is the sure fire way to create memorable, life-enhancing experiences. For singles who have a desire to travel by themselves yet are reconsidering based on the ordinary and the expected, here are 10 truths about travelling solo and why you should go anyway. 1.You Will Get Lost It is inevitable, no matter how great your Google Maps skills, at some point you will become hopelessly lost. Getting lost may result in you stumbling across a hidden laneway o ..read more

How Many Times Have You Asked Yourself is Love Worth the Risk? If you’ve suffered from a broken heart, experienced the pain of betrayal or struggled through multiple romantic disasters, you might wonder whether love is really worth the risk. However, while it is undeniably difficult to trust someone with your heart, love is a fundamental part of a happy life and it is always worth pursuing. Here are some of the key reasons why you should take the plunge in spite of bad past experiences, and some tips that will help you to rebuild your dating confidence. Why Love is worth the risk Playi ..read more

Welcome to Week 51 of The 52 Week Love Project – Acts of Kindness. The project designed to recognize 52 inspiring humans who are giving back to our community – whether in a small way or by creating a movement for change and inspiration. In recognition of  Men’s Health Week – we would like to introduce Kevin the founder of ‘Circle of Men’ created to support elderly men living in Age Care facilities. Their purpose is to reduce their isolation and loneliness through a weekly companionship program. WHERE DID IT ALL BEGIN? Kevin started Circle of Men in November 2015 at Redland City at a s ..read more