Harsh dating truth no one wants to hear
Jana Hocking often picks “duds” when it comes to men but there’s an uncomfortable reason it keeps happening.
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Jana Hocking is news.com.au's resident dating advice expert. From horror first dates to Tinder and Bumble etiquette, we'll help you navigate the dating world.
First date rule everyone should know
Podcaster Jana Hocking has discovered the one and only dating rule that will ensure your date likes you for the right reasons.
Dating rule women can’t resist breaking
Your best mate’s ex is forbidden fruit, but what do you do when you can’t resist? Jana Hocking has some tips to help you escape unscathed.
The appeal of dating a much older man
Most people have a “type” but podcaster Jana Hocking went way against the grain with a recent love interest and it changed her perspective entirely.
Easiest way to find a ‘great boyfriend’
Long-term singleton Jana Hocking has had a revelation about what she’s been doing wrong in her quest for love – and lots of people make the same mistake.
Solution to embarrassing sex test issue
There’s a particularly embarrassing situation that arises when you get an STD but a doctor has revealed there’s a new solution to this problem.
Big change Bachelor needs to make
There’s one “scary” test that contestants of The Bachelor have to take before going on the show – but is it on in 2021?
Dating trick that stops me being ‘catfished’
To avoid first date disappointments, Jana Hocking has introduced a video rule to weed out any potential catfishes beforehand.
Stranger’s savage move on my AFL date
Dating a famous footy star might sound fun, but as Jana Hocking found out, it is like a battle field and some women are prepared to play dirty.
Gross reason ‘rugged’ man wasn’t the one
Podcaster Jana Hocking thought she’d met the perfect man – a tall, country boy – but then he opened his mouth. Here’s what happened.
Secret turn-on men don’t know about
When it comes to what turns women on, there’s one big factor that most women will only admit to each other in secret settings.
Unexpected request ‘straight’ men make
Many men have been known to ‘slide into’ someone’s DMs but many ‘straight men’ are asking for something you might not imagine.
When women should pay for a first date
While Jana Hocking is a fan of men paying for the first date, there’s one important exception to her dating rule.
Popular photo that fails on dating apps
It’s a very common sight on dating apps but even if the person looks hot, this type of photo will turn off 70 per cent of people.
Why men don’t approach me at bars
For years Jana Hocking was going out ready to meet the man of her dreams only to be met with crickets – until she discovered why.
‘Emasculating’ woman men won’t date
There’s one character attribute that most men find particularly difficult to swallow when it comes to dating and it needs to stop, says Jana Hocking.
Risky way couples are spicing up sex life
Keeping the spark alive can be a challenge – and according to Jana Hocking, some couples are taking big risks to reignite their love lives.
Savage lockdown effect on marriages
Being stuck at home due to the pandemic has been hard on everyone – but it’s had an even more brutal impact on relationships.
Two-second test to tell if you should marry
It’s hard to know if your partner is “the one” but podcaster Jana Hocking has revealed there’s an easy way to tell if you should marry someone.
Woman refuses to split bill on date
The single woman has revealed the reason she avoided paying for her drinks on a date – but is she in the right?
Dumb thing to never say on first date
Jana Hocking was on a date with a “hot” guy when he said something that made her realise she definitely wouldn’t see him again.
Narcissist: ‘Why you can never dump me’
Self-confessed sociopath Kanika Batra reveals what causes narcissists to go feral when dumped and how to know if you’re dating one.
‘Giant’ dating gamble that backfired
Jana Hocking risked it all for love, giving an ex-boyfriend a second chance, but unfortunately the big gamble did not end well.
Dating error 4.2m Aussies have made
Jana Hocking may be the queen of dating but it turns out she’s made the same mistake as at least 4.2 million other Australians.
‘Massive’ red flag he’s hiding something
Dating on Bumble or Tinder can be a minefield – but Jana Hocking believes there’s a sure-fire early sign the guy might be a “stalker”.
Big risk that paid off for Candice Warner
When she first met her now-husband David Warner in a bar, Candice wasn’t dazzled by the cricket star. But a year later, she made a “surprise” move.
Jail boyfriend’s dirty Macca’s act
A Sydney woman whose boyfriend of five years was jailed twice during their relationship has shared the mortifying act he committed at McDonald’s.
Ex’s savage last blow earns woman $10m
A woman whose ex ditched her for a famous actress has shared the cutting last remark he made that spurred her on to earn millions.
Type of divorcee you should never date
There’s nothing wrong with dating a divorcee – that is unless they display this one red flag that will mean your relationship is doomed.
Millennial’s brutal breakup trick exposed
A millennial woman who didn’t know how to dump a man she was dating has revealed the “brilliant” way she managed to get the job done.
Horror of being rejected by dating app
Jana Hocking is perfect dating app material yet this popular one known for “thirsty” behaviour has rejected her three times.
Trick for women to get what they want
It certainly isn’t a subtle approach but this trick will ensure that women aren’t left disappointed by their man, writes Jana Hocking.
‘Cringey’ moment after bad break-up
Heartbroken and wanting answers, Jana Hocking did something she says you should never do after a bad break-up.
Unsolicited advice no single woman wants
There’s one thing that men – often middle aged men – are desperate to tell single 30-something women but Jana Hocking is sick of it.
New type of man every woman wants
There’s a trend sweeping the dating word that is seeing women ditching one type of man for something entirely different.
One word that shows he’s a gaslighter
A lot of men say this one thing on a first date but it’s a sure sign he’s an emotional manipulator, says Jana Hocking.
‘Reason I turned down ‘dream’ man’
He was handsome, kind and successful but Sydney producer Jana Hocking says she had no choice but to let him go.
‘Mortifying date that changed my life’
It was a situation that could have sent her into a pit of despair but Sydney producer Jana Hocking turned a “mortifying” date into a positive.
Look that gets a woman going on a date
There’s one thing that a man can wear on a first date that’s guaranteed to get their love interest all hot under the collar.
‘Tragic’ way most people find love
It was once considered taboo but this is now the most common way people meet their soulmate. Jana Hocking says she’s a convert.
‘Freak out’ every single woman has
Women who are single in their 30s face a unique problem that no one really considers. Jana Hocking says it leads to an embarrassing problem.
Big dating lie all women tell
There’s something that women always say when they’re single but Sydney producer Jana Hocking has called BS, claiming it’s a complete lie.
Mortifying moment with ‘unicorn’ man
When Sydney producer Jana Hocking met a “unicorn” man in a country town, the encounter ended in the most horrifying way.
Dating expert’s ‘dread’ after being papped
Jana Hocking made headlines this week after being spotted with a well known former NRL player. She reveals how she felt waking up to the news.
Sam Burgess ‘hooks up’ with dating guru
After his court appearance over the alleged dispute with his former father-in-law, Sam Burgess was seen in a “make-out sesh” with Jana Hocking.
The age every woman fears being single
The dating game can be savage at the best of times and once a woman reaches a certain age and is still single she starts to get the fear.
Secret flirting technique all women use
It’s not really talked about, but there’s one thing women do if they like someone, says Jana Hocking – and now, scientists have backed it up.
‘Half naked’ date request all women hate
It’s a common request for a first date but this “full frontal” scenario is hated by all women, says Sydney producer Jana Hocking.
One reason women go for ‘masculine’ men
Going for “bad boys” is a dating mistake every woman makes but there’s a surprising scientific reason why women like these men.
‘Men should always pay on the first date’
Equality might dictate that it’s fair to go Dutch but a Sydney radio producer says if a man doesn’t pay, he doesn’t get a second date.
Worst thing to wake up to at Christmas
A Sydney woman has confessed that she’s been in tears about having this one thing ruin her Christmas yet again. And it’s more common that you think.
‘Rotten’ stalking lie everyone tells
Everybody has at some stage or time of their lives done this one thing that seems a bit crazy, yet most people deny ever doing it.
‘I adore men objectifying me’
Unsolicited sexual compliments and blatant ogling are deemed unacceptable in 2020 but this woman has made a shocking confession.
‘Your ex isn’t the narcissist, it’s you’
Most people have called their ex this common insult but Sydney producer Jana Hocking discovered she could have been the problem all along.
X-rated reason people turn red
Facial flushing can be a nightmare, especially on a date, but it turns out there’s a very sexual reason why we go red when we like someone.
‘I’ll never date a footy star again’
She’s dated NRL, AFL and even A-League players but after receiving a shocking DM, Jana Hocking has ditched all footy players for good.
‘Weird’ way men are duping women
Men are often being called out for their appalling dating behaviour but this particular “deception” has got women across Australia swooning.
Tinder date invited along multiple girls
A Sydney woman was horrified to find her man had decided to “host his own Bachelor” and bring his other conquests on their date.
Family member ruining your sex life
Most of us don’t live alone, but there’s one family member a dating expert calls the “ultimate c**kblock”. Do you have one at home?
Mortifying moment with much older man
When Jana Hocking dated a man 20 years her senior she thought he was perfect until a very unsexy incident left them both red faced.
First date slammed for ‘gaslighting’
Sydney radio producer Jana Hocking has shamed a disastrous and terrible first date for their long list of manipulative questions.
‘I always date multiple men at once’
Sydney radio producer Jana Hocking has made a cheeky admission about why she likes to have a few blokes to date on the go.
‘Why I won’t date men aged 30 to 40’
Jana Hocking made a surprising discovery about which men to avoid and which to date after she thought she had mastered the basics.
‘Men date me then find their wife’
Sydney radio producer Jana Hocking made a shocking realisation about why men don’t want to settle down with her, finding a recurring pattern.
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