First Date: Is It Okay To Split The Bill?

First Date: Is It Okay To Split The Bill?

You’re laughing, gazing into each other's eyes, then the bill comes. Romeo turns into the tax man, what next?! Going Dutch? *please send help* The day’s arrived. This could be Prince Charming, potentially the one, hypothetically the father of your children. Women generally think about these things in the hours and minutes approaching the date. [...]

Is Having Manners Considered Old Fashioned? Today’s Downfall: Who’s Responsible?

Is Having Manners Considered Old Fashioned? Today’s Downfall: Who’s Responsible?

Manners, kindness and decency seem like they should be a distant memory. What are we teaching our children? 'Your standards are too high.' 'You're too harsh'. 'You have hands, do it yourself.' Or simply the classic one, 'You didn't say.' Just a few of the statements I've heard repeatedly in my adult life. Maybe I'm [...]

My Birthday From Hell – Unluckiest Day Ever!

My Birthday From Hell – Unluckiest Day Ever!

When I tell you this couldn't have gone any worse; you couldn't write it! This includes food being spilt on me, to defunct designer shoes from a very well known retailer, listed below.. My 23rd birthday. My 22nd was spent in lockdown, with a nando's takeaway. So this birthday was going to be an unforgettable [...]