Simone Paget

LATEST STORIES BY SIMONE PAGET

Time to take down the cheater sign

The cheating happened when I was in a long-term relationship with my ex-partner. After a boozy night out with friends, I made out with someone from my past; blowing up my life in the process.

April 29, 2019 Sex Files

Get a taste for the real Puerto Vallarta

My first trip to Mexico, I was surprised to find my resort was equipped with an American-style sports bar, a steakhouse and fast-food pizza everywhere you looked. Aside from the copious bowls of guacamole served at every buffet, there seemed to be very little in the way of Mexican cuisine.

April 23, 2019 Travel International

The Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa is located on a sandy strip along Banderas Bay, with stunning views of the Pacific and the Sierra Madre Mountains. (Marriott Puerto Vallarta)

Beware the Love Bomber

Beware The Love Bomber

April 15, 2019 Relationships

How to deal with your BFF’s new relationship

It started when one of my girlfriends met the man who would later become her husband. My friend — we’ll call her Abby — had recently gone through a nasty divorce and wasn’t expecting to fall in love, but the universe had other plans. I was happy for her. Sure, she didn’t have quite as much time to hang out, but her new partner was kind, thoughtful and treated her really well.

April 8, 2019 Sex Files

When it comes to safe sex, younger generations are more responsible: Survey

A few years ago, I dated this guy we’ll call “The Cop.” He was a divorced single dad and worked in law enforcement. The dating scene in my hometown is inundated with men in their 30s and 40s who are still waiting for their band’s “big break” and therefore can’t commit, so I liked the idea of dating someone who appeared to be a responsible adult.

April 1, 2019 Sex Files

Five things I wish I'd known about sex and relationships in university

Fun fact: During my first year at the University of Toronto, I was in a student film appropriately titled, Sex and the University. Before your mind travels too far down the gutter, it was a sweet romantic comedy that parodied the famous HBO show of a similar name. The irony being that the film didn’t contain a single sex scene. However, the title of the film couldn’t have been more on-point for that era of my life.

March 25, 2019 Sex Files

My partner doesn't like my friends. Now what?

I remember it like it was yesterday.

March 18, 2019 Sex Files

Clearing up the relationship message

Despite the myth of hookup culture and swipe-through serial dating, the majority of single Canadians are looking for a relationship, according to a new study. In January, autoTRADER.ca surveyed 1,500 Canadians and found that 60% of singles reported wanting a long-term commitment.

March 11, 2019 Sex Files

The emotional prenup: The rising trend of relationship contracts

Is there such a thing as too many rules in a relationship? New Yorkers, Charlie Sandlan and Trish Barillas apparently don’t think so. The engaged couple recently caused a stir online when The New York Post published an article about their “ relationship contract .”

March 4, 2019 Sex Files

The truth about marrying up: Debunking the Cinderella story

Late to the party, I finally watched Crazy Rich Asians — last year’s runaway hit romantic-comedy based on Kevin Kwan’s novel of the same name. The story follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu (played by Constance Wu) as she heads to Singapore with her boyfriend Nick Young (played by Henry Golding), only to discover that his family is wealthy beyond belief. It’s a modern day fairy tale full of tender moments, lavish fashion and food that will make your stomach growl.

February 25, 2019 Sex Files

In this Saturday, May 19, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leave Windsor Castle in a carriage after their wedding at St. George's Chapel in Windsor, near London.