Tag Archives: relationships

May 06

On public displays of affection, and getting a room

If we’ve all been taught one thing about relationships and affection, it’s that although it might be fine to snuggle your favourite person behind closed doors, doing it in front of others is as rude as blowing your nose at … Read More

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Feb 28

On workplace touching, and what women don’t want

I don’t want you to hug me in the office. In fact, unless we’re pretty damned close, I don’t want you to hug me at all. I’ve been called ‘standoffish’ because I’m not the sort of person who responds well … Read More

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Feb 13

The most romantic thing I’ve ever written

“What did you get up to last weekend?” “Just… you know… hanging out with the boy.” “Doing what?” “Counting pennies.” I don’t know about you, but I don’t feel like I properly love someone until I’ve persuaded them to join … Read More

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Feb 11

On squeamishness about sex

We’re all squeamish about certain things – some people hate the sight of blood, others can’t cope with injections, or the possibility of disease, or unclean kitchen worktops. There’s nothing wrong with a certain amount of squeamishness, but I’m surprised … Read More

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