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Ellen’s first date had gone so well—he was good-looking, smart, successful and attentive. ‘How was your second date?’ I asked her.
‘There wasn’t any chemistry. We ran out of conversation. It was really awkward and I felt like I was … Read more →

‘How are you finding working in sales?,’ Monique asked.
‘Everyone’s been really friendly, supportive and welcoming, but I often feel like I’m in a zoo. Sometimes I can’t hear the person on the other end of the line because of … Read more →

‘I love the irony of you bringing that book to the pool of a Four Seasons hotel,’ Monique laughed. She was referring to Finding Fulfilling Work: A 21st Century Career Guide For Millennials by Adele Barlow, which I was taking … Read more →

WLG is on holiday. Her friend Portobello Girl steps in to tell us about her exploits up North.

Portobello Girl is at a loose end. Having brought her current squeeze up to her Cumbrian retreat, ostensibly to work, she’s wishing … Read more →

Having spent the last week working for a start-up that required me to chase lots of talented and inspiring people for speedy turnaround Q&As, I thought I’d share some excerpts from the fuller responses that just a few of the … Read more →

We discover less is more in the midst of tough times… During an interview last week, the interviewer focused heavily on West London Living. You can often tell what someone’s preconceptions of you are by his/her line of questioning. … Read more →

How do we meet someone special? Having previously described Tinder as ‘such an incompetent tool’ and modern dating culture as ‘cynical and bleak,’ my Australian musician friend, John, picked up our discussion after my return to London. ‘I don’t think … Read more →

Ella is in a bit of a quandary. She is binge dating – currently seeing eight guys. ‘Who is the hickie from?’ I asked her over a cocktail at the launch of the basement bar at 28-50 on Maddox Street. … Read more →

‘Welcome back to Little Britain,’ my mum said. It certainly seems that I have returned to a diminished country. It was awful to read that reports of hate crime rose by 57% on a police website in the days after … Read more →

‘What a depressing day,’ I messaged Tennis Player.
‘Raaaiiinnn. I’ll arrive in London today,’ he replied.
‘I was referring to the EU referendum results – uncertain times.’
‘I lost that pic you sent me. Please can you resend it? … Read more →