The Journal

Dating & Confidence

Expert insights, real stories, and proven strategies for modern dating from Australia's top coaches.

Dating TipsRelationship AdviceCoach Stories
Singles mingling at a rooftop bar in Adelaide's East End on a warm evening
FeaturedAdelaide

Where to Meet Singles in Adelaide (2026)

Adelaide's small size is not the problem everyone thinks it is. Here is a practical guide to where Adelaide singles actually gather, how the city's social dynamics work, and how to turn them to your advantage.

Andrew Gung, founder of Core Confidence

Andrew Gung

2 May 2026 · 8 min read

Man managing anxiety before a date, taking a moment to breathe
General Advice13 min

Social Anxiety and Dating: A Practical Guide for Men

Social anxiety and introversion are not the same thing. One is a temperament; the other is fear. This guide breaks down how social anxiety specifically affects dating — the anticipatory dread, the post-date rumination, the avoidance — and gives you concrete, CBT-grounded strategies to work through it.

Author

Andrew Gung

2 May 2026