There is a reason why the saying ‘once a cheat, always a cheat’ exists, and it’s because some of us are simply hard-wired differently. There are three primary reasons for why people cheat: Individual, Relationship and Situational. ‘Once a cheat, always a cheat’, refers to individual reasons for cheating: qualities about the person that make him or her more prone to being unfaithful.…
Thank you to Isobel, from I Read Before Bedtime for the nomination of the Liebster Award! Isobel is a fantastic freelance writer/blogger whom I’ve known for many years, she writes about all-sorts: food, films, politics, you name it, she can do it! So on to the Liebster Award! What is it? The award is a way to be discovered…
#NSFW For an earth shattering climax Ann Summers have turned to the elements. The addition of strategically placed magnets, inspired by homeopathy, are intended to stimulate and increase sensitivity for out of this world orgasms. On Tuesday 25th July, Never Settle was kindly invited to the launch of brand new sex toy range Magnetize, in the newly refurbished Ann Summers…
Stealthing Stealthing is when a man removes a condom during sex, despite agreeing to wear one, so that he can finish inside the other person without their knowledge. What is it? Stealthing is reported to be on the rise. It refers to the act of deliberately removing a condom during sex, or purposely damaging the condom prior to intercourse without their partner’s knowledge…
The long distance relationship is one which is much discussed, argued, frowned upon, and often thought of as a bit of a joke. Unfortunately, many of us know someone who’s cheated, or been cheated on whilst in the LDR. If we’re honest with ourselves, people care less about if someone is in an LDR and pursue them anyway, they’re often…
Dating someone new can be both exciting and a little scary. In order to find ‘the one’, here are the dating goals you should keep in mind… The dating game is complicated, fun, and sometimes really frustrating. How do you know if you’re barking up the wrong tree? There are certain dating goals which can help you whilst on the…
It can be so tough being newly single, especially after a long-term relationship. Where do you begin? What do you do with all this newfound time? The worst thing about the post-breakup period is that alongside the dulling pain of losing someone, is the new-found feeling of loneliness, and a bountiful amount of time to think. Fundamentally, we all know…
Last week, a new London Underground map was published to help those travelling with claustrophobia or anxiety conditions. As you may know, the worst place for my panic attacks is the tube. I probably have a “bad” panic attack on the tube once a month, and have to actively prevent them everyday. Most days I get to the jellied-legged,…
This Summer, one show in particular has fully taken over both our screens, and our lives: Love Island. It’s the guilty pleasure that everyone is talking about, and let’s face it, it’s ruining our social lives! If you are one of the handful who isn’t glued to their TV every evening at 9pm, then you’re seriously missing out, what…
Who’d have thought it, we’re already six months into 2017! With new years resolutions long past the giving up stage, what’s better than to start afresh, mid year? Six months until 2018, and there is plenty to achieve, experience and do before a new round of mildly unachievable goals are decided upon. After a pretty bonkers first half of the…
“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…
