Dealing with the morning after the night before

June 15th, 2009 : Written by Laura Murray

Fortunately this has only happened to me once. Generally my one night stands end up as more. But there are times that the morning after the night before can pose a problem. How do you leave? What do you say? What do you do? How do you find your bra?

The Most Ideal Man

June 8th, 2009 : Written by Laura Murray

We all have those lists! You know those ones where we right down the things we want most in a man. Not just the looks list but the list of qualities. Most of these lists are pretty generic from women to women, I suspect. They probably go something like “smart, funny, loves kids” and depending [...]

What age should kids date?

June 1st, 2009 : Written by Laura Murray

As a mother the answer to this is pretty easy – never.
Then I realised if they never date, they will never leave the house and I will be making tea and cleaning up after them for the rest of my days! As a result of that I am thinking of possible arranging a marriage for [...]

What not to cook on a date

May 26th, 2009 : Written by Laura Murray

You have decided she is worth it. She is worth the effort of a home cooked meal. And it’s not just because you would like to get lucky, it’s because you really like her and want to impress. Problem is you can’t serve her last night’s pizza or cheese on toast. You need to think [...]

Technology and dating

May 18th, 2009 : Written by Laura Murray

I realized something recently. I realized that it is totally possible to exist without ever leaving your home.

When to say “I love you”

May 11th, 2009 : Written by Laura Murray

These three words – possible the most important three words in the world (apart from ‘a nuclear attack’). Words that should be followed with lots of affection and smiles and joy. Words that are often followed by pure fear. Words that cause grown men to flee their country of birth and seek refuge on deserted [...]

How to scare him off in 10 easy steps

April 24th, 2009 : Written by Laura Murray

It happens to the best of us. We meet a cute guy. He is interested. He says all the right things. Does everything right.
He is what we have been waiting for. But then for some reason we turn into bunny boilers in training. We freak out and do unexplainable things. Our intentions are good but [...]

A bluffers guide to watching sport

April 20th, 2009 : Written by Laura Murray

Sport is a natural part of any bloke’s life. They eat, don’t pick up their washing an watch sports. It’s something you need to make peace with now. You have three choices – you can get your own hobby, you can genuinely find out about the sports he watches or you can fake it.

How to survive your first holiday together

April 6th, 2009 : Written by Laura Murray

Going away together as a couple is a milestone in your relationship. It can also be the deal breaker. Spending time with someone after work or on weekends is totally different to being around someone 24 hours a day. Your relationship will either only get stronger or you will leave never to return phone calls!

10 things you should never say on a date:

March 30th, 2009 : Written by Laura Murray

We’ll all said things that we regret, haven’t we? You’re sitting there trying to impress that new girl/boy that you’ve fancied for aaaages and you’ve said something a crack or whatever that hangs in the air and makes your date look like you’ve just said that Hitler had the right idea.