'Well this is awkward...' It is now!I went on a couple of dates with a girl and then we slept together. It was good, but once was enough for me so I haven't been in touch since. She just sent a text saying: "Well this is awkward...". I feel weird because we actually got on well. Maybe I could do a casual thing but she would just get more attached if we carry on. What do I do?!

Ralf
Kevin says...

Well if it wasn't awkward before, it certainly is now she's sent that message. The way I see it you have four options:
1)      Tell her the truth, namely that you are no longer interested in having sex with her because you don't like her sufficiently.

2)      Tell a slightly different version of the truth, which is that you don't consider her girlfriend material but you could probably provide some casual sex if she fancies it.

3)      Ignore her, so as to not upset her by telling the truth (above).

4)      Make up an elaborate lie, such as that you had an accident and are now just a head in a jar, and as such not interested

20-27th August 2012 marks the UK's first Caribbean Food Week, launched to get us cooking up Caribbean treats at home. But if you don't know your plantain from your ackee, don't worry. Here's our guide to some popular Caribbean foods and where you can find them in the UK.

Ackee and Salted Fish Tartlets / Grace Jerk Chicken / Jamaican Curried Goat © Grace Foods

Jerk chicken
Jerk chicken is one of the Caribbean's most well-known dishes. To make it, cuts of chicken are marinated in herbs and spices including allspice, thyme and fiery scotch bonnet chillies, before being grilled on a high heat until cooked through. The high cooking heat can leave the skin blackened and crisp, but the meat underneath will be tender and juicy. In the UK, you can buy a number of ready-made Jerk seasonings and marinades, or blend your own from scratch.

Ackee
Ackee is an exotic fruit, originally from West Africa. It's a red, pear-shaped fruit that, when ripe, naturally opens out to reveal soft creamy yellow flesh and large, shiny black seeds. The flesh of the ackee has a buttery, nutty flavour and

Not 100% perfect? Next!Y! Lifestyle's serial dater wonders if he's too quick to find fault with his dates

Last night I was lying in bed flicking through the final pages of Jean Paul Sartre's Nausea. (Forgive me for starting this week's blog with the most pretentious opening line ever.) Don't laugh, I was. In it, a comment about love made a hefty impact on me:

"It's quite an undertaking to start loving somebody. You have to have energy, generosity, blindness. There is even a moment right at the start where you have to jump across an abyss: if you think about it you don't do it."

When you put it like that, it all sounds a bit daunting. I'm not sure I approach love with any of the three traits mentioned. And in any case I've ruined it now by thinking about it. So thanks for that, Sartre, you plum.

The quote brought to mind an argument I have perpetually with friends over whether I am genuinely looking for a loving relationship.

They say I'm not,

Five tiny breakfast changes that will make a huge difference to your day

If watching all these Olympic athletes performing at the top of their game has made you want to perform a little better throughout your day, read on.  Here are five simple breakfast changes that will help you feel alert, energised and raring to go all day long.

Start your day with a bowl of wholewheat cereal © Rex

Start your day with a large lemon cocktail

Ok, not quite a 'cocktail' but a large glass of water with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to help boost your vitamin C intake and stimulate your digestive system will do wonders for your energy levels throughout the day.  That's because being dehydrated by just two per cent can leave us feeling tired, lethargic, lacking in concentration and clumsy.

Drinking alcohol, eating too many salty foods or spending eight hours spent tucked up under a warm duvet all help to rob our bodies of vital fluids so drink a large glass of lemon water when you wake and then continue to do so every couple of hours throughout the day.

Ever wondered how many people eat at fast food chains each day? And have you heard of the McPizza? We've compiled 10 little-known facts about some of our favourite fast food restaurants.

You can get married in fast food restaurants © McDonalds

You can get a degree in it
Thanks to KFC, UK restaurant managers can work towards a three-year "specifically designed" BA (Hons) Management degree, offered by Leicester's De Montfort University. Jan Worth, business development manager at the university, said in a statement: "This is the first time that De Montfort University has run a 'sponsored' degree programme that will link directly to KFC's apprenticeship scheme". The degree will be available from 2013.

Colonel Harland Sanders of KFC fame didn't serve in the military
Many people assume that Colonel Harland Sanders, who founded KFC, earned his title from military service. But this isn't the case. In 1936, six years after opening his first restaurant, he was made an honorary colonel by Kentucky Governor Ruby Laffoon for his services to Kentucky's

Naomi Campbell was spotted with bald patches on holiday recently © Xclusivepix

This week, Naomi Campbell was papped sporting huge bald patches. We've spoken to the experts to find out more about the supermodel's follicular faux pas....

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It's thought that Naomi is suffering from what experts refer to as traction alopecia - hair loss caused by pulling of the hair. This can happen when the weight of hair extensions causes the natural hair to break, and usually occurs at the hairline, where hair is weaker. It can take around three months for the hair to grow back, but if there's further wear and tear caused by continued use of extensions, the hair will often stop growing back altogether. It appears this is what's happened in Naomi's case.  "Naomi's hair loss seems to be largely due to the use of hair extensions over a very long period of time," points out hair loss expert Dr Raghu Reddy, who's based at Harley Street's Private Clinic. "This has put a lot of traction on Naomi's

These paprika lamb meatballs are a simple dish made from just a few ingredients that come together for a great meal. The sourdough bread adds a tangy flavor and the paprika imparts a smoky richness that will make this meatball recipe your new go-to. Hearty and tender like a great meatball should be, they make a great sandwich the next day and freeze perfectly, so you may want to make a double batch.

Related: Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs Recipe »

Switch up your meatball routine and serve these over pasta or steamed potatoes with your favorite tomato sauce for an easy, filling dinner.

Try a little smoked paprika in your lamb meatballs to freshen up your pasta (Brussels sprouts, pictured, are optional).Servings: 4

Ingredients
1 pound ground lamb
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
4 slices sourdough bread, soaked in 1 cup of milk for 4-5 minutes
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
2 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Place the ground lamb in a bowl. Add parsley, paprika, salt, ground pepper,

Y! Lifestyle visited the River Island press event to catch a sneak peek at what's on the fashion radar for autumn

It may still be August but autumn / winter collections are already making their way onto the great British high street. As we did at the Matalan show, we've identified the key trends to keep an eye out for in River Island stores as the summer closes.

Trend 1: Embellished necklines

Embellished necklines at the River Island A/W12 press day © Yahoo! Lifestyle

This autumn, leave the jewellery at home and let your embellished neckline do the talking. River Island takes inspiration from the Givenchy A/W '12 catwalk show and has designed embellished necklines on many of its lines, in a variety of metallic shades. The look has been spotted on celebs including Emma Stone, who wore a stunning Burberry Prosum embellished neck piece at the recent The Amazing Spider Man press conference. Make like the models at Dior A/W '12 and team your neckpiece with an on-trend aubergine dress for instant glam.

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