Category: break-ups

Low-maintenance

Posted in break-ups, dating, equality, feminism, growing up, life and whatnot, love, relationships, Uncategorized1 Comment

I have a friend who teaches boys how to kiss. Not as a job, you understand – but if she’s dating a guy and doesn’t like the way he kisses, she will tactfully put him right. I’m not sure of her exact methods (it would be weird if I’d witnessed this, let’s be honest) but… Continue reading Low-maintenance

Is it over yet?

Posted in bit of a rant, book recommendations, books, break-ups, Christmas, essential life advice, moving out, music I love, relationships, Uncategorized, writing1 Comment

It’s tempting to say that this year has been a write-off, a total horror-show, my own annus horribilis. And honestly, the last few months have been patchy at best. But if nothing else, I’ve at least gained some wisdom this year. Whether I’ll put it to good use is another matter entirely – but ANYWAY,… Continue reading Is it over yet?

Going solo

Posted in break-ups, essential life advice, growing up, life and whatnot, moving out, relationships, romance, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Oh, you knew it was coming. To me, it always sounded like a horror story. The couple who got together in their early twenties, made it work through shitty first jobs, slightly-less-shitty second jobs and gruesome houseshares, finally moving in together and starting to cobble together what looked like a reasonably adult life. Only to… Continue reading Going solo