Whether Blue Therapy is a piece of fact or fiction, the cultural relevance of the online miniseries cannot be denied. Blue Therapy uses the context of a “therapy session” to address the issues plaguing modern relationships. No stranger to “trash” guilt pleasure like entertainment, Blue Therapy and provides a reflection of modern relationships and attemptsContinue reading “Blue Therapy: Addressing The Issues”
Category Archives: Dating
The cats out of the bag
When I first heard the term ‘Catfish’ I remember being baffled that it was even a thing. When I finally got round to watching a couple of episodes of the show I was struck by how pitiful some of the catfishers seemed to be. I was honestly shocked and a little saddened that there wereContinue reading “The cats out of the bag”
Argue With No One Else But You
As much as we’d love for our relationship to always be completely copacetic and devoid of any disagreements, with the way life is and stuff it throws at us we can sometimes feel like we’re stuck recreating John Legends’s ordinary people. Arguments to a certain extent are normal and it’s unrealistic to believe you andContinue reading “Argue With No One Else But You”
Drawing Boundaries
I’m sure you’ll all agree that it’s so exciting that lockdown 3.0 is finally starting to come to an end. That, coupled with the arrival of Spring, the warmer days and the longer nights, and I don’t know about you, but recently I’ve been feeling quite exhilarated. For me that exhilaration has translated into wantingContinue reading “Drawing Boundaries”
Keeping The Romance Throughout The Rona
Happy Valentine’s Day to all my couples, throuples and polygamous parings. With the lack of a dating season and restaurants and borders closed, Valentine’s Day 2021 may feel different to the previous years. This time last year coronavirus was on the horizon – a month before the national lockdown – Valentine’s Day was anomaly inContinue reading “Keeping The Romance Throughout The Rona”
First Christmas
This is the first Christmas I am spending with my boyfriend’s parents. Last year I decided to skip it because I thought it was too soon into us dating, however this year I’ve decided to join them for our first major holiday together. Thankfully, me and his parents already have a good rapport so I’mContinue reading “First Christmas”
12 Dates of Christmas
I don’t think many will disagree with me when I say I’m looking forward to saying goodbye to this year! 2020 has been difficult for various reasons but one of the things I’ve really missed is going on fun dates. The year may be drawing to a close (and boy are we glad it is)Continue reading “12 Dates of Christmas”
Dating & Relationships: Plus Size and Mid Size Edition
Like many other females I have struggled with my weight my entire life. Although considered mid-size and what society deems an acceptable palatable level of fat, up until recently I struggle with the concept that someone could love me in my current state. I struggled with existing as a black plus size woman, I veryContinue reading “Dating & Relationships: Plus Size and Mid Size Edition”
CHRISTMAS DATING TRENDS WE WISH THE GRINCH WOULD STEAL
With December fast approaching and not much else to look forward to, I’ve been allowing myself to get into the Christmas spirit a little early this year. I’ve watched Jingle Jangle, I’ve re-downloaded Mariah Carey’s classic to my iPhone and I’ve bought all my decorations. There are so many things I love about the festiveContinue reading “CHRISTMAS DATING TRENDS WE WISH THE GRINCH WOULD STEAL”
BEWARE OF THE BREADCRUMBERS
Breadcrumbing – the act of sending out flirtatious, but non-committal text messages (i.e. “breadcrumbs”) in order to lure a sexual partner without expending much effort,” Breadcrumbers are sadistic individuals who revel in the act of leading someone on with no intention of following through with their romantic or sexual suggestions. I’m referring to the “whenContinue reading “BEWARE OF THE BREADCRUMBERS”