“I’m fine”, she says, whilst looking anything but. We’ve all been there, and it’s not the only phrase men have come to fear. Just what does she mean?! Let’s be honest here, us gals aren’t the best at saying it how it is. We can natter for hours on end about our problems, or how one of our friends is…
“phubbing noun the practice of ignoring one’s companion or companions in order to pay attention to one’s phone or other mobile device.” Do you find yourself spending more quality time with your phone than with your partner? Are you uncontrollably checking for notifications and compulsively scrolling through Instagram, Facebook or Twitter feeds while around your SO? It’s a unique problem…
TRIGGER WARNING This article or section, or pages it links to, contains information about abortion which may be triggering or distressing for some Written by an anonymous contributor I met him in August 2016, over tinder. He wasn’t my usual type – I tend to like beardy guys – but really cute nonetheless. We went for a few drinks and…
One of the hardest things for us humans to process, is when someone who we love so deeply, and care for so strongly, doesn’t feel the same way back. Unrequited love is a killer. It seeps through your body like an unwanted poison: a cold liquid spreading through your entire being. Realisation hits, and even though you choose not…
Depression is one of those disorders that, like many, is completely misunderstood. Just think about all the different people you speak to each day: friends, colleagues or even coffee shop baristas. They smile and chat about their weekend plans. Now imagine that on the inside, they’re experiencing crippling headaches, loneliness and persistent negative thoughts. Their energy is so low it was almost impossible…
Sexual tension: It’s blatant, it’s hard to avoid and it can be downright inconvenient. You’ll feel it straight away, but feeling sexual tension between friends can really make it hard for two people to act like platonic pros. It isn’t always simple, especially if you have sexual tension with someone you really shouldn’t be with. I could go on for days with reasons not to…
When you’ve been in the dating game for quite some time, you may notice that some guys can fit into certain categories. And we’re not just talking about whether they’re good guys or bad guys. We’re talking about some of the usual archetypes of guys that women may find themselves dating… The Types of Guy when Dating… #1 The Romantic He…
Love is amazing and relationships are fantastic. But what happens when things start to go awry and you’re not entirely sure why? What are the seven ways to successfully ruin your relationship, and lose the one you love? While there is a number of ways to ruin a relationship, the following seven are by far the worst (and most…
Every lover has a controlling streak within them, but there’s the thin red line that makes all the difference. That difference is crucial in understanding whether your partner is a loving, or controlling, one. There are two types of control in relationship. There’s the physically abusive control, and then there’s the S.O who controls you emotionally. You may never…
You’re at a stage in your relationship where you’re at a cross-roads. You start googling ‘how do I know if this relationship is right for me?’, or wondering what it’d be like to be single… You see website posts which repeatedly tell you to never settle for anything less than what you deserve 😉. Then you start to question…
We can all get to that point in a relationship where we feel like we’re dangling from a fine thread, between keeping and losing your partner for good. That, or you’ve broken up, but still feel there’s a way to get to where you were: together. How do you win someone back? Without sounding or acting needy? How do you…
I’ve been pretty rubbish lately. Like, super shit. I’ve let it get to 2 weeks without a new post – and I’m stuck. I’m on the my daily commute forcing myself to to read articles, books and psychologist journals to get inspiration… I’m even standing on the train with a copy of ‘The Pursuit of Happiness‘, by Ruth Whippman…
Leaving university is hard. Three or four years spent developing yourself, your friends, improving your education and mostly – having fun. You spend your days relaxing, studying and seeing friends, going out, having flings… Then it’s over and reality hits. You move back home to your parents. Or you move to a new city cause there aren’t enough jobs where…
So you’re seeing someone. Someone realllly nice. And really attractive. And, well, you’re head over heels. You’ve been dating for a while, and you think it’s going well, right? But you can’t help the lingering questions in the back of your mind: Does he like me too? Is he serious about me? Will he ever commit to me? Your…
Ever wondered how some couples just ‘get’ relationships? How some last longer than others, or how marriages have lasted years and years? They are super happy together, feel loved and know that they always will. WHAT IS THEIR SECRET?! The answer is so simple. And I discovered it whilst reading a book recommended by a friend. This book…
They may be your ex, they may be your partner’s, either way, dealing with an ex who just won’t go away can be a real headache. The scenario usually goes: you make the decision not to see or talk to someone again, and they go away after a while. However it doesn’t work out that way when you have…
How To Know When Your Relationship is Over – New Vlog! Women and men have been doing it for centuries: literally doing whatever it takes to hold onto a relationship until we reach the point of hating, hurting and hardly speaking, all because love is supposed to conquer all. We believe that if we feel any love at all for our…
So, it’s Cervical Cancer prevention week in the UK, and we see the return of the #SmearForSmear campaign. Luckily last year we saw the mass increase in awareness, with everyone seemingly partaking in the social phenomenon. Looking a year on, it’s never been more important to raise awareness of how going to your smear test can save your life. It’s…
Being in a relationship (when right) is brilliant. But sometimes it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. If we’re really honest and self-reflexive, sometimes we women can be tricky. As a partner you may get mixed signals, get nagged, or moaned at. You may say something that was ‘wrong’, but you’re not really sure why. You may be told that your…
Last week, I read an article on the BBC about the pill by the Deputy Editor of The Debrief, Vicky Spratt. As I scanned the first few lines of the post, I started to feel an overwhelming sense of familiarity with her story. It was a story which was almost word-for-word the same as my own. The experience Vicky was describing…
