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It seems everyone’s talking about the new book, Primates of Park Avenue by anthropologist Wednesday Martin. A friend and fellow book/booze club member first mentioned it to me and before long it was all over Facebook and in the lifestyle … Read more →

‘How are you?,’ the waiter asked, but before I had time to reply he continued, ‘Table for one?’
‘It’s sooo good to see you,’ another trilled, taking my coat off me. It was the first time I’d returned to what … Read more →

So boys are falling behind girls in the classroom, they have fewer male mentors (in the United States 50% of women under 30 with children are single mothers) and, according to one of America’s most eminent psychologists Philip Zimbardo, online … Read more →

‘You spent one evening with a guy and he’s coming to stay with you for six weeks?’ Luisa asked.
‘No, he’s coming to visit in six weeks’ time,’ I repeated loudly above the din of pub chatter.
‘What if you … Read more →

‘I received a rejection email saying my CV had been given close consideration by “senior management” but that my skill set doesn’t match the requirements of this “complex” role.’
‘Sorry, but roll with the punches,’ Plan B replied. ‘I once … Read more →

‘Glad you’re comfortable,’ I said. It was Sunday evening and Trustafarian, looking rather disheveled with unkempt hair and week-old stubble, was picking his nose while watching the golf during our Skype call.
‘Can you see me?,’ he replied, flushing … Read more →

Techies are today’s coveted cool kids and so I was pretty excited to be asked to support a start-up with their spin on a hackathon: a createathon (another project will be taking place simultaneously with the hackathon).

Hackathons, which … Read more →

The best surprises are just that – because they are unexpected. Take one hot date who cancelled the fourth date because he was moving back to the US; followed by an invite for a weekend in NYC a month or … Read more →

One of my friends spends a lot of time wondering if he’s making the most of his existence; he’s recently made a career change, which incorporates his love of writing while also making a social impact.

Another friend is applying … Read more →

‘This doesn’t taste like a curry. And I can’t believe it’s vegetarian,’ the date said as he helped himself to a second portion. I had cooked an aubergine and white bean curry using a Skye Gyngell recipe for a guy … Read more →