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I've been banned from every major dating app for daring to expose these uncomfortable realities, writes JANA HOCKING. But it's done me a huge favour. I've sourced the fount of the...

It's 5pm on a Friday afternoon when a close girlfriend pings me with a message.

I've been banned from every major dating app for daring to expose these uncomfortable realities, writes JANA HOCKING. But it's done me a huge favour. I've sourced the fount of the...

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It's 5pm on a Friday afternoon when a close girlfriend pings me with a message.

I've just walked past a table full of hot men in suits at the pub.'

It's 5pm on a Friday afternoon when a close girlfriend pings me with a message. 'Emergency. Get ready now. I've just walked past a table full of hot men in suits at the pub.'

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