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Alexis Thompson
Girl Friday
Alexis is a 27-year-old and very often, cash-strapped journo, searching for her ideal man in London. After being single for almost a year, since splitting with her first long term love, she's decided to ditch the night clubs and bars, and start finding more mature and sophisticated ways of meeting her Mr Right. Join her every Friday as she describes the trials and tribulations of discovering love in a city that has little time for romance, as well as offering advice to those in search of the same thing or who may not have realised they've already found it.
Alexis writes a weekly blog for Dating Trail. If you'd like to be be first to find out about her next installment then please follow us on Twitter or 'Like' our Facebook page for updates.
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Found 30 stories by this writer:
Relationship anxiety - Alexis deals with the niggling doubts that can blight new relationshipsSo I’ve made it passed that all important third date with my latest crush, I’ve even made it passed the fourth, fifth and sixth date, hurrah! It’s all very exciting. My new man is tall, dark and handsome as well as kind, considerate and fun to be around
19th January 2012
Alexis hopes she doesn't end up with her legs in the air on 5th dateIt's Christmas and Alexis is going on her fifth date with her new man, this time it's ice-skating.
21st December 2011
First date down, but what happens next is ALL importantAlexis discusses how she deals with the tricky business of the follow up call or text after that all important first date.
16th December 2011
Alexis Thompson reveals how she prepares for a first dateAfter four long months of being single, dateless and quite frankly, boring, I have finally met someone. Hurrah!
2nd December 2011
Alexis Thompson is starting to fear that she will remain single foreverOkay, I know I’m only 28 and that may sound like a ridiculous claim to make, but behind my brave smile, I am starting to grow increasingly concerned about the recent lack of dating activity in my life.
18th November 2011
Alexis ponders the possibility of an office romanceNext week I'll be starting a new job, in a new office with a whole new bunch of people. And considering the workplace is one of the most common places to meet a new love interest, I may be in luck.
21st October 2011
What I've learnt about datingA year ago I started writing a column for a local newspaper entitled Single in the Suburbs. This weekly column documented a long and at times rather despairing journey in search of love...
14th October 2011
Alexis embraces single life with a little help from her friendsI've taken a little break from the dating scene (sorry but job interviews, a long over-due holiday and my new found love of yoga has kept me busy enough), so this week I thought I'd let my friends tell you about how they're embracing single life.
7th October 2011
Successful speed datingAlexis Thompson reveals the insider tips on how to have a successful night speed dating...
29th September 2011
Alexis Thompson discusses the pros and cons of marriage from a single girl's point of view...Unlike most of my friends, I've never really been that bothered about getting hitched. Sure, I'd like to meet someone who I will want to settle down with, but I don't feel the need to drag them up the aisle
16th September 2011
Finding love at the gymAlexis Thompson has been exploring new ways to meet people, from the cutting-edge to the traditional, and this week she tried her luck down at the gym...
9th September 2011
How to make a long distance relationship workLong distance relationships aren't easy, but with regular communication and the ability to trust one another, they can be a success - just follow these top tips...
2nd September 2011
Alexis considers 5 new ideas for finding loveLast week I wrote about taking a new, positive approach to dating. The dating scene can be tough, often filled with disappointments and false hopes, so I felt it was important to take some time out from it all, in order to gain a fresh perspective.
12th August 2011
What to do when your single life isn't going so wellAfter a disastrous third date Alexis is feeling bruised and offers practical dating advice based upon her own recent experiences...
5th August 2011
5 things NOT to do on a third dateAlexis recently went on a third date which was a disaster in every way. She turned up late, conversation dried up, they squabbled over the bill and ended up having a row in a public place. Third dates are a crucial occasion in a new relationship...
29th July 2011
Alexis Thompson gets some valuable advice from a relationship coachI recently received a lifeline in my quest for love. This lifeline came in the form of a happiness and relationship coach, who offered me some useful advice on how to capture and keep the man of my dreams.
22nd July 2011
Alexis consults "The Rules" for advice on first date etiquetteAlexis has a date this week but having been out of the loop for a while, she decided to seek answers in the tome of female truth: "The Rules". Here's what she found out...
15th July 2011
Alexis' Top 5 Tips for Online Dating SuccessHaving spent the past few weeks 'shopping' for men on various online dating websites, Alexis Thompson has become a bit of an expert on the etiquette of internet dating. This weeks she shares her list of dos and don'ts in the virtual world.
8th July 2011
Girls: The 5 toxic male personality traits you MUST avoidInitially a toxic man may melt your heart but given time he start to drip poison into your life. Alexis Thompson gives a list of the top five men a smart girl should steer clear of.
24th June 2011
Alexis does online dating - Part 1Internet dating, a modern and easy way to find the perfect partner or a last resort when you’re struggling to meet someone in the real world? Alexis Thompson finds out with MySingleFriend...
17th June 2011
Girlie holiday dos and don'tsAfter spending a week in sunny Majorca with my two best friends Liz and Jen, I learnt some valuable lessons on how not to behave abroad, which I thought I’d share with you this week...
10th June 2011
Alexis Thompson celebrates life as a singletonHaving been single for just over a year Alexis reflects on the benefits of the single life.
3rd June 2011
Alcohol is not the answer to finding Mr RightAlcohol is a bad, bad thing. It is also probably the reason why I am still single. In a world without alcohol, my reputation would still be intact, my liver would be one happy organ and I would be with a nice, mature man...
27th May 2011
Is it really possible to have a no-strings fling?Alexis Thompson asks the age-old question: is it really possible to have a completely casual fling with someone without somebody growing attached?
20th May 2011
The sure signs that she likes youGirl Friday has had a secret crush on someone for a while. Who is it?! She's not telling but she does reveal the subtle signals that girls give off if they like you...
6th May 2011
Wills and Kate take note: Alexis discusses the pros & cons of married lifeSo Prince William and Kate Middleton are about to tie the knot but do they really know what they're letting themselves in for? Alexis Thompson discusses the pros and cons of married life...
27th April 2011
Single ladies, perhaps it's time you learnt The RulesAfter an unsuccessful few months on the dating scene, Alexis Thompson has decided to change tactics and start using "The Rules".
15th April 2011
Places to find love in spring timeAfter her recent vow to avoid night clubs and bars in search of love, Alexis Thompson looks at other places to go while making the most of the lighter nights and warmer weather.
8th April 2011
Finding love in the right placesAlexis Thompson has decided to leave behind the nightclubs and bars to go in search of more mature and sophisticated ways of finding her ideal man...
1st April 2011
Don't perpetuate a broken heart!Wallowing in self-pity won't get your ex back it will only prevent you from moving on, writes Alexis Thompson - Dating Trail's newest blogger who is taking up residence with her new Friday relationship column...
25th March 2011
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