Dating on a budget in London
Dating on a Budget in London It’s January, it’s freezing and you promised yourself that 2025 you were going to get yourself that relationship you deserve. But, dating in London isn’t easy, Fam. The city of red buses, endless coffee shops, and overpriced cocktails. While it’s a magical place to date, it’s also one where […]
Where to Find Single Black People in Birmingham
A Londoner explores Birmingham’s diverse dating scene for Black singles after joining Coffee Matches. They highlight local meetups, cultural events, nightlife, restaurants, churches, and online dating apps tailored for Black communities. The guide emphasizes stepping out of comfort zones and embracing various social and food settings to find meaningful connections.
4 Alternatives to Dating Apps
4 Alternatives to Dating Apps: As a society, we have become increasingly dependent on technology to help us find love. Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge have taken over the dating scene, making it easier to connect with people from the comfort of our own homes. However, these apps have also created a culture […]
How to date and not drink
Why I do not drink and date How to date and not drink – So once again I’ve missed sober October. Drat! It’s the only time when one can legit not drink and nobody looks at you like you’re crazy. It’s weird as many finish Sober October today and rush off to drink LOADS until […]
Thank you and update
Sex Etiquette ABC Hello my Precious, We have reached the end of the 30 day challenge and I’m going to miss blogging about random things from proposing (not looking good for my 29th February proposal. He appears to be on the run) to stupid questions men and women ask. Oh and a popular choice If […]
Once upon a time
Once upon a time What better way to end than with the beginning? Once upon a time there was a thirty something year old princess who lived in a shoebox. The recession had yet to descend like a fog over London and property prices were swirling out of control. She hadn’t always lived in a […]
My Lent Dilemma
WARNING THESE RAMBLINGS ARE ALL ABOUT ME!! (but then, aren’t they always? Hmmm) The hedonist in me means I tend to follow those things that I enjoy and for whatever reason Lent is a nostalgic indulgence I partake in. Blame it on the Catholic Schooling but I just love testing my resolve and giving something […]
The Perfect Date
The Perfect Date So we keep on meeting and we flirt but not too openly because that would be crass and I’m a lady. Yes I said it. Who knows who else he has in his life and goodness knows there are enough idiots in mine so nothing happens and time marches on until 2012 […]
The male friend
Let me start with a disclaimer. I love most of my male friends. Some have known me for years and have seen me at my best and my worst. Sorry to the male friend whose couch I threw up on. They keep me sane, spoil me with gifts and are great for straight talking whenever […]
14 black romantic films for Valentine part 2
14 Black romantic films for Valentines part 2 I’m back with the 2nd part of the 14 black romantic films for Valentine. I have to precursor this with the following – There will be no Spike Lee. I’ve just never taken to his style of film making. He’s a legend but I don’t recall romance. […]