Peta Serras

This article first appeared on SHE'SAID' and has been republished with permission.

I never thought I’d be the kind of person who’d ever admit they needed help. But I’d had my heart smashed into pieces, and my bad dating choices were making me depressed. For instance, I was dating this one guy, and, let’s just say, there were four other women who could have said the same thing about him.

Once you’ve had an intimate relationship with someone, can you rewind and start again?

Because dating burnout is real and I want to make sure you’re worth my time before we date.

Why is it when women speak our minds assertively it’s deemed needy?

The lines of “just casually dating” and cheating are more blurred than ever before.

Spoon your pillow instead.

Is ghosting different in the world of online dating? I believe so.

Recently I’d gotten into an argument with a male friend. It got me thinking about the shittiest things men have said to me…

I often wonder if the fact I have a successful career is why I have so much trouble finding Mr Right. Strong women intimidate boys, and excite men.