Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, way back when Lucy was young, sweet and innocent, and had only slept with about four people, and was full of hope and optimism, and not at all jaded by the dating cesspit, and back in the dark ages when smartphones…View Post
[AD] It’s Halloween, and Lucy is dateless. Lucy likes Halloween. Although she’s bah humbug as fuck about Christmas (which is undoubtedly the WORST holiday of all for single people – and if you want to know why, read this), Halloween’s a different story. Without the enforced family time, and the…View Post
It’s now been three years since Lucy became single again. Three long years of swiping her way through the men of London Town, three bastarding years riding the fleeting ups and soul-crushing downs of the dating rollercoaster. And while she’s had some successes, met some reasonably nice guys, and even…View Post
Lucy’s had two dates with Josh the Geography Teacher, and while they went well enough, she’s still far from sure if this is going to be an actual thing. So when Josh goes away for a week she decides to set up another date. Just in case, you know, he…View Post
Since things didn’t work out with Pardeep the Separated Dad, and since Lucy is still out of work and looking for fun excuses to put on actual clothes and venture into the outside world, she’s logged back into Guardian Soulmates to see if any other interesting-looking guys have messaged her.…View Post
Lucy has been back on Guardian Soulmates and has been approached by a man who may very possibly be an atrocious hipster. In his photos, Malcolm is sporting a variety of tweed jackets, brogues, and bowties. He also has an ample, luxurious and neatly trimmed beard. In other words, all…View Post
After the recent story about Lucy’s attempt to find love by rejoining Guardian Soulmates, here’s one from the archive, about Lucy’s previous foray into the world of left-of-centre dating. It’s 2015, and Lucy’s been single for about 6 months after The Ex ended their 5-year relationship. After some time spent…View Post
Lucy’s matched with Mark from Bumble. Mark appears to be very handsome but it’s hard to be sure as he only has two photos. One is a head and shoulders shot with just blue sky behind. The other is the same photo, only zoomed in. Lucy wonders if Mark has…View Post
Lucy has got a job in Brighton and is moving there for a few months. She decides to rent out her flat while she’s away. A businessman in a suit comes to see it. He’s in his 50s, married, and still has hair. Lucy finds him strangely attractive. Lucy thinks…View Post
Here are the top three most inappropriate messages Lucy’s received in the last month from men she’s never even met… 3. Just read an article which says that 85% of women are uncomfortable with their s*xuality – u look like a nerdy princess to me so i’m guessing you’re in…View Post
Names and some minor details have been changed to protect the innocent. And sometimes the guilty.
