Relationships

'New here' means 'recently dumped': common dating app terms translated

NEW to dating apps? Confused by the phrases all the long-term singletons who long ago lost all faith in love are using? Find your way with this guide.

Six things empty nest couples have completely forgotten how to do

AFTER an 18-year wait the kids have gone to university, the house is empty, and the two of you are wondering what you used to do with all these hours. Was it this kind of thing?

Woman totally into platonic friendship

A WOMAN is thoroughly enjoying a relationship with a man where there is absolutely no chance of them ever having sex.

How to react with dignity after your unusual sex request was denied

ASKED for something a bit kinky from your partner and been turned down? Here are some mature ways to react.

Six red flag bands that dates shouldn't be too into

EVERY woman is watching for the classic red flags: controlling, rude to waiters, below 5ft 9ins. But if he owns vinyl of any of these, drop him immediately.

One-night stand seeks online review and feedback

A WOMAN’S one-night stand has followed up on their sexual encounter with a request that she post feedback and a review on his profile.

Goth girlfriend miserable in practice

A MAN has discovered his hot sexy Goth mommy girlfriend is actually morose and melancholic and hard work to be around.

The woman's guide to snaring newly-single silver fox Jim Davidson

JIM Davidson has split amicably with his fiancee, which is sad but a fantastic romantic opportunity for single ladies. Here’s how you should go about wooing this eligible bachelor.

Woman getting silent treatment from boyfriend taking it as a win

A WOMAN whose boyfriend is sulking and refusing to speak to her is actually treating it as a lovely break from his wittering.

The cinema, and other dates where you don't have to talk to each other

ON A date, but prefer to keep all that getting-to-know-each-other conversation to a minimum? Choosing these will make the evening as silent as a long marriage.