Alita Brydon
Relationships expert, author and Bad Dates of Melbourne founder.
recent posts
- The State Library Victoria and Melbourne International Comedy Festival present This is Why I’m Single
- Say hello at the Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival
- My debut book ‘How to Date Like a Dangerous Woman’ to be released on 24 February 2026
- Singles using AI to flirt – but experts warn it’s ruining romance
- ‘He stole my car’: The good, bad and ugly of modern dating
about
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Bad Dates of Melbourne clocked in at number three on legendary British comedian Robyn Reynold’s list in The Guardian. Woohoo! Check it out here.
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I gave baby showers zero stars recently on the Sammy J Snack Pack. I didn’t like eating pureed apple baby food for a game – and now I’ve said it on the radio, no-one’s ever likely to ask me to do it again. Good! It was on the radio too. Listen here.
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What is a green flag and why is it so damn good? This story in Women’s Health will tell you – I’m in it too!
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Earlier this year I wrapped up my contract with Tinder Australia as Dating Commentator. I since did some work for Extra Sugar Free Chewing Gum! It was for Dental Health Week. (Yes, I do work with brands. But only when it is a good fit. You are very welcome to contact me.) Here’s an interview…
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I have been on the Sammy J Snack Pack twice lately – here are the links for you! Talking about Tinder turning ten. Chatting about beige flags.
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Do you know what hesidating is? Find out in my chat with 9Honey here! (Look, I’m on a date by candlelight!)
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How cool is this! I gave listener Jackie some Tinder advice on the radio, on the Cliffo & Gabbo show. (This photo was taken by Agnieszka Chabros at Remie Cibis’ fashion show, Ready-to-Wear.)
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I was on ABC Darwin this morning talking about blue disposable medical masks and how they help you find love. Really! From 36.45.
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Tinder’s Year in Swipe has dropped! It’s very exciting – you can read about 2021’s dating trends. Read the story here – there’s some words from me in it!
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Comments at BDOM are turned off when I can’t moderate. It’s partly to keep things pleasant and with no abuse; but also so I meet my obligations legally as a Facebook admin and avoid people publishing dodgy comments. If you see a notice saying, “Bad Dates Of Melbourne allows profiles and Pages that it follows…