The dating inbox is empty. After changing my profile and description to be much less ‘out there,’ I’m disappointed to learn that not one person has messaged to chat.

Yes admittedly, I’ve been careful about who I swipe left and right to, but still, surely there must be at least someone who finds me interesting enough to start a conversation with?

Perhaps my history is catching up with me….there has been a few ‘has beens’ pop up on the dating apps. Maybe I’m sending out negative vibes? The hard core mountain biker from Hawea who was way

too busy for me after spending every weekend running around with his teenagers.

Yeah I get that you’re busy. I have children too. But if you are serious in the dating world, you have to make some effort 

- and isn’t it about also about finding some time for yourself?

OMG the ex from 25 years ago has popped up as well. I eagerly swiped yes to say hello. That’s all I was interested in doing. Afterall, it was me who left him and broke his heart. It’s the least I can do is

shout him a drink after he disappeared all those years ago and sent me an Australian coin in the mail to let me know he’d skipped the country.

 It has been weeks now and nothing back from him. He obviously hasn’t swiped back. Okay then. It would’ve been just nice to say hi. Surely? And catch up for a drink for old times sake?

A few other familiar faces. The guy who invited me for drinks and then expected me to supply my own. Bushman who just loved to chat and never meet in person. You can stay in the wilderness mister.

Is there anybody out there with an interesting dating story? Come on peeps… my inbox might be empty but I’m sure there are others who are living an interesting single life. Email me your stories….[email protected]