What I know

The past 6 months have afforded me more dating opportunities than ever before in my 'man hunt'. Some of it has been fun, some of it frustrating, but one thing's for sure, I've reached June 2014 with a much clearer idea of what I need in a partner.

I now know what it's like to be wined and dined and taken to the most exclusive events in town - unfortunately by a sociopath. Sure, it's exciting at the time, but this experience left me without a warm glow of happiness. I've now met quite a number of superficial men who are in a rush to tick places off their 'to visit' list and in need of a vapid dolly to take along for the ride. I can't be that person. It doesn't matter where you are, company is everything and content is king.

In this new world of online dating and the endless possibilities it brings, I've also realised that everyone is disposable. At first I was hurt that the guy I had been on 4 dates with was still actively searching for girls online but then I realised that I obviously wasn't what he was looking for. He just didn't have the guts to tell me. I better keep searching too.

Multiple dating can be hard to manage, some people reveal very little about their intentions while others want a commitment after 2 dates. Decisions have to be made in an instant. Sometimes circumstances prevent a relationship from blossoming, but if you part on good terms, it can be surprisingly pleasant to hear from someone you met maybe once, a few months down the line, when the timing is just right for you...