Introductions

The London dating scene can easily be likened to a vast, unfriendly jungle. There’s the slimy snakes who try to slither their way under one’s skirt; the numerous flowers with their colourful make-up - competing for the male bees’ attention, hoping he’ll fly over and pluck her nectar, and of course there’s all the randy animals that care for nothing else but to get laid.

    Having both been dumped a few months ago in rather harsh and complicated circumstances, colleagues Tarzan and Jane have decided to embark upon a varied dating adventure within London to bring some much needed excitement into the new year. Be it speed dating, set ups, blind dates or anything in between, they’ve got it covered – with detailed, humorous and frank accounts of every monthly date and event.

    So let us meet our protagonists:

Tarzan 

Twenty-eight year old Media Professional and dreamer, born in the cold North East of England but has found homes all around the world. Tends to be attracted to women who are unattainable either due to their lack of interest or distance. One day hopes to own a big boat and sail the world but until then meeting new people and socialising will have to do, so looking for someone who wants to be part of my adventure, all aboard.

Relationship History: Couple of one year relationships which ended due to one of them leaving the country or falling out of love and one relationship that went on and off for 5 or so years

Jane

Twenty-five year old freelance continuity writer and holiday go-er (travels come first), born and bred in North-West London. Tends to go for the pretty but poor men, with a preference for Mediterranean/European/South American... the more mixed the heritage the better. A few examples of the handsome but financially unstable men that Jane has encountered in the past: once had to top up a date’s oyster card so he could afford to go home. Another unemployed date insisted that they split the dinner bill and even made for the toilet just before the bill arrived. As expected these men lasted no more than two or three rather reluctant dates.

Relationship History: Two long-term boyfriends, both were half Greek and frequently unemployed, lasting between 2.5 – 3.5 years.