Those bloody women over 35… They’re all tick-tock, tick-tock. — I recently got an unsolicited message on Instagram from a guy who claimed to have matched with me on Hinge in 2019. The DM is longer than a full-screen iPhone 11. A lot of effort has obviously been put into the crafting of this charming message. He lists out his…

I’m calling it “Medium Love” — I recently wrote an article about a bad date that, to my total surprise, went viral. It was nice that other people appreciated the ironies of dating. But like anything that goes viral, it also riled a few people up. Well, men. A Man In His 30s Explains To Me What’s Wrong With Women In Their 30s Those bloody women over 35… They’re all tick-tock, tick-tock.medium.com For these men, the article only exaggerated my…

It worked for me, it might just work for you — You hate dating apps, I get it. I was you once and I remember how shit it feels. I’ve come to discover that being successful on dating apps has nothing to do with how hot your profile pics are, and everything to do with your mindset. For this challenge, we…

I prefer the ‘real’ world to the ‘reel’ world — Last year, I went on a life hiatus to Thailand. I needed it. I had spent the previous couple of years working in a demanding content marketing job, working from home, glued to my screens from morning until, well, early morning. Blue light had ruined my ability to get a…

For starters, you’ll have to spend $10k on a visa — I have a bone to pick with Elizabeth Gilbert. When I saw the movie Eat Pray Love, I was like, “Yes, that’s the answer to all my problems. I need to go travelling for nine months so I can meet the love of my life.” I was 34. I had…

I recently read a book with my eardrums. I had listened to the author being interviewed on a Hot Scientist’s podcast. I liked her voice and her ideas, so I downloaded her book on Audible. She narrated the book so it was pretty much like listening to a longer version…

The biggest TV show in Australia right now is called Married at First Sight. How it works is 24 singles are paired up to marry each other on their first date. Amazing idea if you ask me. Dating is overrated. Marrying a stranger is where it’s at. The show is…

Dating isn’t a numbers game. It’s a game of patience. — I remember the exact moment I realised I would never, ever, ever, ever meet someone on dating apps. International borders had just opened, and I was heading on my first overseas trip. I’d spent a total of eight months in lockdown and I’d been single throughout the whole thing. Well…

Yeah, business class is cool but have you ever tasted the mac & cheese on Jetstar? — Is it just me or did everyone go to Europe this year? Yes, Europe, where there’s a bar in the Greek Islands allegedly charging 500 euros for a dozen oysters and a few rounds of drinks. So, if your budget is more “oyster sauce” than “oysters”, here are my top…