by Larissa Hurt | May 20, 2024 | Friends, Family & Flings, Larissa Hurt
My feeble first step into the world of dating apps happened at the start of the month, at the big old age of 21. I thought it was about time. And let me tell you, the first attempted date was confirmation of why it took me so long to dive into the online dating pool....
by Jess Whitaker | May 20, 2024 | Friends, Family & Flings, Jess Whitaker, Topic Cluster - Friendships
Without it being socially acceptable to block their number, scream sad songs about them in the shower or get revenge by having a glow up, how do you get over the turmoil of a friendship break-up? It is undeniable that there is overwhelming sadness when a relationship...
by Jess Whitaker | May 20, 2024 | Jess Whitaker, Live, Laugh, Life Stories
As if being in your twenties wasn’t enough to worry about … Young women entering adulthood explain how their lifelong illness won’t stop them achieving their goals. Packing your bags and leaving home for the first time to make the big move to university. Buying pots...
by Emily Mukherjee | May 20, 2024 | Emily Mukherjee, Live, Laugh, Life Stories
University days are said to be some of the best, but when looking after your mental wellbeing, they can also be some of the hardest. Navigating new independence, often challenging friendships, cooking for yourself and running to those humbling 9 am lectures is a...
by Rebecca McPhillips | May 20, 2024 | Grown Up Sh*t, Rebecca McPhillips
Balancing work, study, a social life, life admin, and making time for hobbies is hard. How can I organise my life to stay on top of it all? Us writers wouldn’t be contributing to Messy magazine if we didn’t feel like we’re living in chaos most of the...