Tomorrow I turn 40. In fact, unless you read this the day it is published I already have. 14 September 2020 sees me roll from my thirties into my forties, and takes me out of an entire bracket of age groups forevermore. And I'm still single. Don't get me wrong or misunderstand me; I'm not... Continue Reading →
Why men are idiots when it comes to being single and mental health
Many years ago I was called into the office one Friday towards the end of November. I was a youth worker at the time, and had just won funding to set up and run a young fathers project as I'd been astounded at the lack of support for young dads at the point I'd become... Continue Reading →
Why we all need a friend like Charlie
I’d like to introduce you to My Friend Charlie. No, I’ve not capitalised that strangely by accident - you see, Charlie is more than simply a friend to me; Charlie is the friend we all need and one that we can all make. For those of you who haven’t come across her yet, Charlie set... Continue Reading →
National Wingman Week
At the end of June I'll be joining up to ten thousand people when I go to the Dating Show Live in Birmingham. Most of us will be going there with the hope of doing something to help us meet a special someone in real life, as frustration with online dating becomes more and more... Continue Reading →
Taking advice
I am good at many things. Putting together flat pack furniture, cunnilingus, knowing the difference between your/you're and cooking beef wellington are amongst my skills, as is giving well thought out and useful advice to others on their dating issues. I am also bad at many things. Remembering to do household chores, not procrastinating, saving... Continue Reading →
Who am I?!
According to my Facebook feed, Millenials have apparently discovered Friends and they are not happy about it. Not happy at all. They are criticising a show which is 20 years old for displaying attitudes which were not only of their time but in many cases ahead of it. That's not good enough for our millennial wunderkinds;... Continue Reading →