It’s 2018 and the dating world has changed. Hook up apps like Bumble, which prevent men from making the first move, aim to level the playing field for women, and sexist attitudes are (slowly) disappearing. However, a few habits—like a man paying for his dates’ dinner—remain. This has caused much debate, with some individuals arguing it’s a friendly cultural vestige to maintain, and others calling it a form of unconscious sexism to be eradicated.

Now though, there’s now a third school of thought; one that argues instead of looking a gift horse in the mouth (or throwing your Mocktail in his face) you should see what goodies lie on his back, scoff them, send him on his way, then seek another wandering stallion. These people call themselves “sneaters,” and although they could be of any chromosome—apart from rare exceptions—they tend to be women (think about it: it’s a lot easier to pull off this manoeuvre if the social pressure is on you not to pay).

Essentially, “sneating” is when you agree to a date without any intention of giving your ‘match’ a chance, and every intention of leaving them the bill. Although the trend has been around, in some shape or form, ever since devious people with negligible consciences have existed (read: forever), today’s “flick through” dating culture has made it easier to get away with than ever, so now it’s on the rise.

Dating coaches have slammed the practice as “disingenuous” and “a waste of time,” warning that sneating, “Ruins (dating) for the genuine people out there.” It is also, as Australian dating expert Samantha Jayne told Femail, one of the reasons some men prefer to split the bill on the first date.

“Time is something that you can never get back so it is a waste being sneaky when you could be spending time with someone that you genuinely want to connect with.”

“If you happen to go on your date and think you have zero interest, then be polite, keep things short and sweet, and keep things simple,” she added.

“You just never know who they might know!”

So how do you know if you’ve been “sneated on?” After all: maybe your date had good intentions, and you just didn’t click? Well, as Samantha told Femail, these are the signs.

• Your date has made no effort in their appearance and their conversations with you seem very short
• Your date won’t accept anything but an expensive restaurant
• Your date orders the most expensive meal on the menu and continues to order, entree, mains, dessert and wine without even engaging with you
• Your date doesn’t give you eye contact, there’s no warmth and they don’t ask you questions

RELATED: A Dating Expert Reveals Why Paying For Your Date Can Ruin Your Chances

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Qatar is known for having one of the world’s best business class seats, which makes it a logical choice for work and luxury travellers alike. Add to the mix their well-manicured hospitality and luxury cabin comforts, and one’s expectations start getting dangerously high.

Not that Qatar can’t come through with the goods; just to say that reading this article will help you know exactly what to get excited about, and what not to expect, from a trip in Qatar’s A380 Business Class.

From Qatar’s curvaceous onboard bar to its renowned Al Mourjan Business Class Lounge in Doha, your next trip to Europe could be your most memorable one—before you even arrive.

To make sure that happens, we’d like to share how to make the most out of your next trip in Qatar Business Class, on the double-decker Airbus A380, using the Sydney to London journey as a reference point.

Don’t Skimp On The Before-Flight Amenities

Tempting as it is to order a flat white, plug in your laptop and chow down a sandwich from the deli, if you want to make the most of your A380 Business class trip you should make an effort to get your head around the amenities.

This starts with a trip to the Qantas lounge in Sydney International Airport (which Qatar Business Class passengers have access to, via a codeshare agreement). Now although you have the option of ordering a limousine transfer, with Qatar (unlike Emirates and Qantas) it is not complimentary—so we’d recommend getting a taxi, and saving your money for the duty free heaven that is an international flight.

Highlights of the Sydney lounge include a gelato bar, an actual bar and a barista coffee station. You also get complimentary WiFi, shower suites and a spread of buffet food including grilled chicken, salad items, cheeses and self-pour drinks. Now we probably don’t need to tell you this, but unless you are on a particularly stringent diet: make the most of them.

In Doha (Qatar’s home base) the lounge experience is ratcheted up a notch, with the Al Mourjan Business Class Lounge showcasing two world-class restaurants, extensive business amenities, a stunning water feature, a staircase and levels of privacy that put Qantas’ respectable Sydney offering to shame.

Our top tip? Make use of the a la carte and buffet dining, then head to one of the “quiet rooms” for a nap.

Pick The Optimum ‘Premier Business Class Seat’ For Your Needs

Qatar’s business class seats are tucked away on the upper deck of Qatar’s Airbus A380s, with seats in a 1-2-1 configuration that allows for direct aisle access for every passenger.

The bed is 22-inches (56cm) wide, 80-inches (203cm) long (when you choose to turn it into a fully-flat bed) and softened by a fitted mattress and duvet.

Also, the exact position of the seat can be customised, either to your own personal preference or a number of stock standard options.

Our two cents: the window seats (A or K) are the best options for solo travellers. We also noticed these seats come with slightly handier side storage bins, and two controllable air vents (the other seats just have one).

And even if you end up in a centre seat, it’s hardly the end of the world: you’re not forced to make small talk with your companion (or continue your lover’s tiff) thanks to a long privacy screen that can be raised and left in place, including during take-off and landing.

Another tip is that after the Sydney – Doha leg, you might want to take your (complimentary) pijamas with you for the Doha – London trip, as they’re not always provided on shorter flights.

Don’t Forget To Visit The Onboard Bar

One advantage of flying Business rather than First, is that although you will have paid substantially less for your ticket, you both have access to the same bar. So if drinking premium liquor at 40,000ft is your jam, then forget the exclusive allure of First Class, and hole up at Qatar’s tastefully designed, curvaceous bar-lounge combo.

The upmarket rathskeller has a sweeping design that places a greater emphasis on the interaction of passengers on the soft, warm (we’re talking both materials and colour scheme) sofa-style lounges rather than at the bar itself.

Another reason to leave your fully-flat seat for the bar is the Krug champagne, which Australian Business Traveller points out, “Is a cut above the Billecart-Salmon and Taittinger Rose offered in the business class cabin.”

Experiment With The Top Drawer In-Flight Entertainment System

Qatar’s Business Class is a high-tech oasis featuring up to 4,000 movies, TV shows, music tracks and games. Also, the remote you use to control the 17 inch HD screen doubles as an independent screen of its own, so you can do things like check your flight’s progress on the moving map without interrupting your movie marathon on the main screen.

Inflight WiFi is available too, with the first 15 minutes (per device) available for free, and various paid packages on offer to continue your session, maxing out at AU$26.50 for up to 200MB of data. For a full breakdown of Qatar’s onboard connectivity, click here.

Indulge In Expertly Prepared Cuisine

Gone are the days of being fed like cattle; in Qatar’s Business Class—the new age of airline dining—meal time revolves around you. Double take inducing (answer me honestly, ” Am I still on a plane?”) cuisine crafted by world-renowned chefs (and accompanied by exclusive vintages) are available on demand, ordered from a sumptuous a la carte menu.

Highlights include the savoury canapés (did someone say poached prawn and wasabi? Or lamb loin and butternut squash?). Oh and each seat also has a spacious dining area, so you can enjoy your world-class meal in the sky, and still turn up to your next business meeting without tomato sauce on your lapel.

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Final Words

Although the A380 doesn’t (yet) have the famous QSuites of the A350-1000 and (select) other Qatar jets (for a comprehensive breakdown on which specific planes feature this service, click here), it still provides enviable bang for buck compared to the Business class of other airlines. So until the QSuite is a widespread option on the Sydney to London route, you really can’t go wrong with Qatar’s “standard” Business Class offering.

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It’s not magic. It’s just Eddie Redmayne effortlessly traversing between casual and formal attire like an absolute champion. Again.

The lead actor in the next J.K. Rowling saga rocked up to the premiere of ‘Animales Fantasticos: Los Crimenes De Grindelwald’ (that’s Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald) in Madrid over the weekend and he did it decked out in Gucci’s more reserved streetwear looks.

The result? Eddie Redmayne has more Gucci flex than your local Gucci gang.

Redmayne clinically paired his black Gucci bomber complete with the oversized bee motif and red piping details along with fitted black chinos, a simple white tee, Gucci leather sneakers, a slim leather belt and a sneaky Omega timepiece.

Now take note of this as it’s a prime example of how to dress up with a very limited number of wardrobe pieces – a notion we touched on recently with how to rebuild your wardrobe in just 16 pieces.

In regards to Redmayne’s look, it’s one of the easiest to pull off. White sneakers are already pretty versatile so pair it with fitted bottoms and you’re already halfway there. The statement piece sits atop whether it be a shirt, blazer or designer bomber like Redmayne’s.

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You’re all about that Leo life: rich, single, travelling the world, hanging with your Hollywood pals and partying with Victoria’s Secret models on yachts.

Well, at least the “single” part.

It’s easy to romanticise the idea of the uncoupled man, but even Clooney settled down eventually. If he can do it, and if all your friends on social media are flooding your feed with engagement announcements and wedding pics, is it time you finally worked through your fear of commitment?

There’s no doubt that coupling up comes with benefits, but research suggests that flying solo comes with perks of its own. Whether you’re bachelor by choice or just between dates, here are 8 science-backed benefits of being single.

#1 More Exercise

It’s obvious when you think about it. Singletons are more motivated to hit the gym because they want to stay fit to attract a mate. They also have more time to dedicate to exercise than their partnered-up peers. Single men never have to cancel CrossFit for dinner with the in-laws, or skip Saturday morning yoga because cuddling sounds better.

A 2004 study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family examined the exercise habits of more than 13,000 men and women between the ages of 18 and 64. Those who had never been married exercised more each week than those who were either married or divorced, regardless of age or gender.

#2 Better Health Overall

A variety of studies have looked at the impacts marriage and singledom can have on health. Neither one is necessarily healthier across the board, but being single does seem to have some significant health benefits. A 2006 study, for example, found that rates of heart disease were lowest among individuals who had never been married. Multiple surveys have also found that single people are less likely to put on weight than people in relationships.

#3 Less Housework

Hate doing chores? Don’t move a partner into your bachelor pad. According to a 2008 study, getting married means seven extra hours a week of housework for women and one fewer hour of housework per week for men.

It doesn’t sound like a disadvantage for men at first, but here’s the catch: both the men and the women who got married did more housework than those who stayed single. Leaving dirty dishes in the sink just doesn’t fly when you have a partner to please.

#4 Stronger Social Connections

Being alone is not the same thing as being lonely. Single people may be more conscious of avoiding feelings of isolation, maintaining stronger connections to friends and family as a result. A 2012 study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family reported that married people are less likely than single people to keep in contact with friends, family, and neighbours. A more recent study had similar findings.

#5 Less Debt

Money doesn’t buy happiness, but a lack of it can certainly be stressful. A 2001 survey in the Journal of Finance and Accountancy found significant differences in debt based on family type. About 21% of single people had credit card debt, compared to 27% of married couples without children. Couples with children, unsurprisingly, had the greatest debt of all (36%) due to their higher expenses.

#6 Less Stress

More debt equals more stress, more stress makes you more prone to a range of mental and physical problems. And money troubles are only one way coupledom can be responsible for a more stress-filled life. Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, who studied 116 married and/or cohabiting adults over the course of 11 years, found that marital stress may make people more vulnerable to depression.

#7 Fewer Conflicts

No one enjoys fighting, but if you’re especially uncomfortable with conflict, staying single may be beneficial for your psychological health. According to a 2015 study, individuals who are conflict-averse (which means that relationship fights and arguments trigger severe stress) will experience less anxiety when they’re single.

“Most people are happier in relationships,” reports The Washington Post. “But according to the study, that increase in happiness is starker for people who handle conflict well (“low avoidance”) and those who try to maximize closeness and bonding in all types of relationships (what the researchers deemed “high in approach goals”)…. folks who are conflict-averse tended to be happier single than they might be in relationships.”

#8 Better Sleep

Your beauty rest is important, and it’s harder to reach adequate levels of handsomeness when your partner snoozes in full starfish mode. A partner could also have a sleep disorder that disturbs your slumber, or an incompatible bedtime, or a bad habit of shifting restlessly during the night.

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So you fancy yourself a fragrance expert just because you haven’t doused yourself in Drakkar Noir since the 90s?

Not so fast, hotshot. You may have common sense, but that hardly makes you an authority. Neither does sniffing fifty strips of scented paper at the mall.

Where personal style is concerned, your choice of cologne can be as make-or-break as your choice of shoes, so today we’re taking a fearless plunge into the world of men’s fragrances. You’ll come in a casual user and come out a connoisseur.

#1 Should I Buy Cologne Or Eau de Toilette?

Fragrance terminology has evolved over the years, and you’ve probably heard many terms used interchangeably. Confusing? You bet. Here’s what you need to know: it’s all about concentration. As in, the concentration of the fragrance. ‘Eau de Parfum’ is the strongest concentration – 10-20% perfume oils, mixed with alcohol and a trace of water.

‘Eau de Toilette’ is a weaker concentration, with only 5-15% (typically around 10%) aromatic compounds. Neither should be confused with aftershave, which is something else entirely.

#2 Does Cologne Go Off?

Yes, but in not the same stomach-churning way as the milk you forgot in the back of the fridge. Look for the following signs: a smell change, a diminishment of the original potent smell, a change in colour or consistency. Expect a shelf life of 3-5 years and care for your fragrances properly.

Store them in a cool, dark place, away from humidity and at a consistent temperature. In general, the higher the quality of the fragrance, the less likely it is to spoil.

#3 What Are Fragrance Notes?

A list of notes is not, as you may assume, a list of ingredients. Notes are purely an attempt to describe what the fragrance smells like. In other words, they’re the work of a marketing and PR department, not a laboratory.

You may see different notes used to describe the same scent, even though the actual formula hasn’t changed. Sometimes a cocktail of notes – called an ‘accord’ – is used to create a completely new, unified odour impression.

#4 What Is In A Fragrance?

The short answer: probably not what you think. The list of notes may include plenty of flora, but odds are good that no flowers were harmed in the making of your cologne. Many natural essences have been replaced with synthetic equivalents to keep up with the demands of mass production and increase a scent’s life expectancy.

There may also be hints of fauna in your fragrance. A surprising number of pungent animal products (include beaver secretions and an ingredient extracted from the anal glands of a civet) are crucial components of perfumery.

#5 What Are Fragrance Families?

Fragrances fall into specific categories that describe the ingredients used and the scents they create. Fragrance families are quite subjective, and the list is expanding all the time, but common examples include Floral, Oriental, Leather, Aromatic, Citrus, Spicy, Woody, Chypre and Fougère.

#6 How Do I Choose The Right Cologne?

At the end of the day, what really matters? What makes one fragrance different from the next? Keep these 5 factors in mind:

• Composition: What elements make up the scent? Is the blend unique? Are any of the ingredients rare or expensive?
• Release Year: Like wines, fragrances go through yearly variations. They also change with fashion trends. Something that’s ‘in’ one decade may be outdated the next. On the other hand, a scent that stands the test of time is a vintage treasure.
• Oil Content: This determines how long your cologne lasts. More oil means a stronger and longer-lasting scent. It also means you need to be careful not to overdo the application.
• Strength: Not to be confused with the above, ‘strength’ refers to how far the scent travels. A stronger fragrance will be perceptible several steps away, while a milder one will only be noticed by someone up-close-and-personal.
• Cost: The better or more rare the ingredients, the more you can expect to pay for them. No surprise there. But we will add this caveat: the more you pay for a fragrance, the more you should demand from it. If you’re dropping a bunch of dough on a cologne, make sure it’s really worth it.

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So you’ve bought the tupperware and invested in a joint Netflix account. That’s cute. But are you ready to face the awkward realities of moving in with your significant other?

Sure: there are some benefits to seeing the love of your life every day, but we don’t need to tell you about them; they’re what convinced you to co-sign the lease. But there’s more to living together than halved bills, lazy *wink wink* Sunday’s and not having to cook every second day.

There are also bathroom battles, conflicting schedules, passive aggressive texts and a gap between mess tolerances so big it makes the ‘Sanders vs.Trump’ divide look like a split hair.

And that’s before we even get into the weird sh*t, which will be different for every couple (don’t worry, we’ll give you a few juicy examples, just for good measure). So, before you get hung up on your particular kinks, here are the awkward realities everyone has to face when they move in with their partner.

“Marriage is all about compromise, she wanted a cat, I didn’t want a cat so we compromised and got a cat.”

— jack james (@jackjam76) August 23, 2018

You Will Slowly Grow To Resent Their Taste In Movies

Sharing a studio apartment with your dad and brother (if you’re a guy) or your mum and sister (if you’re a gal) would probably be a bit weird. But at least you wouldn’t get six months in and realise you haven’t seen a film you actually liked the whole time. Unlike reality TV shows (and melodramatic Spanish soap operas), which need little more than 30 seconds to reel you in, your stance on good cinema tends to stick with you. So make sure ~bae~ isn’t averse to a good action flick before you sign the dotted line (or invest in a second screen and a pair of good headphones).

But You Might (Might) Get Addicted To Their Favourite TV Show

After a while they’ll wear you down, and before you know it you’ll be asking for a mid episode recap of what you just missed when you come in late from work.

You Will Fight About The Washing Up

You’d think moving in with your partner would be a breeze compared to the share house stand offs that develop around a kitchen sink. After all, when you’re only living with one other person, it’s pretty obvious whose mess is whose, so it’d be safe to assume the Cutlery Cold Wars are over, right? Wrong. Unfortunately, due to this pesky little bug in our system called “human nature,” we end up arguing about this anyway. Popular argument starters include:

• “Your lazy, burnt-to-the-tray frozen lasagna takes longer to wash up than my basil pesto pasta.”
• “I’ll do it tomorrow.”
• “I forgot.”
• “You’re at home more, so you should do more” (unless you enjoy saucepans flying at your head, this is definitely one to avoid, because not only does your partner deserve to enjoy their day off work, but when it’s your turn you’ll be grateful not to spend half the morning turning your fingers into prunes).

You Will Get Lazy About Dating

Alright; we could go to the movies and spend $60 to sit with teenagers who just discovered Noisy French Kissing and Hoyts “membership card owners” who saw the film yesterday and point out what’s going to happen next after each scene, or we could stay at home and stream the exact same thing for free. You do the math… Also: although many a hysterical website has warned against the dangers of “not going out on dates as often,” we’d argue it’s the quality of the date that counts, not where you spend it (in other words, if the TV’s off, it’s a date!).

You Will Hear Each Other Go To The Toilet

You’ll hold it off for as long as you can, but eventually the time will come where—whether they came home early and you get unlucky, or you simply (forgive the pun) stop giving a sh*t—your partner hears something resembling a drowning brass band emanating from the bathroom.

You Will Need To Schedule An Anti-Date Night

Forget date night—when you’re living together 24/7 it can actually be helpful to schedule some quality alone time. Yes: spending time together is important too: but that’s not an awkward reality (if it is; feel free to add it to this list, then go re-consider your relationship).

Annoying Habits Eventually Come To The Fore

When you first move in together you’ll find yourself switched on all the time, never letting your guard down, keen to make a good impression etc, etc. Eventually though, after a hard day at work and a bad night’s sleep your whisky addiction/wide vocabulary of expletives/lack of patience for your partner’s snoring will become all too clear.

You Wont Always Be At Your Best And Worst At The Same Time

It’s Friday, you just smashed this week’s to do list out of the park, and you can’t wait to order a never ending stream of Espresso Martini‘s with your partner. Unfortunately they are moody, stressed, and don’t want to go out because they have work in the morning. This sucks, but hey: that’s what friends are for.

You Will Want Attention At Different Times

You’re hyped up on your epic (if you do say so yourself) 2Pac playlist, bopping home from work, ready to hit the gym and rinse your mind of every excel spreadsheet you looked at this week. Enter bae, who’s upset you didn’t kiss her goodbye this morning and wants to have an intense d n’ m (for those that don’t speak “words that were cool five years ago,” d n’ m = deep and meaningful). On the other hand, when you are struck with a profound emotional thought, your partner will most likely be out with mates, neither able nor willing to engage in a paragraph long text saga.

You Will Crave Junk Food At Different Times

The battle of cravings can go either way. Either the “craving-less” individual can veto the other partner’s incessant suggestions of  UberEats and Ben n’ Jerry’s, or the “fat bastard” partner (#guilty) can convince the formerly healthy partner that “donuts are basically just bread” and “if you think about it, fries are really just potatoes…”

You Will Spend More Time Together, But Appreciate It Less

Disclaimer: you should try and avoid this. But science has shown the greater exposure (and easier access you have) to something (or in this case, someone), the less you appreciate it (or them). Unfortunately this leads to you listening to about 50% of your partner’s daily debriefs, caring about 15%, and retaining only 5%. The best way to stop this happening is to acknowledge the inevitable, and make a conscious effort to show each other why you got together in the first place (if you can’t afford a spontaneous romantic retreat, bake ’em some chocolate biscuits). Alternatively: listening works a treat…

You Gain A Reputation As Being Flaky AF

If one (or both) of you is an introvert, you may end up with a reputation for bailing on/leaving early when it comes to social events. Fortunately, there is a solution: suck it up and ~socialise~. Or maintain healthy separate social lives.

You Will (Probably) Fight About Money

Until you get a joint account where you deposit an equal amount each month, to go towards those pesky things that keep you alive (shoutout to Energy Australia, Coles and Netflix) you will probably have petty money arguments. On the bright side, if you don’t have (or want) a joint account, it’s no guarantee to stop the arguments (“Did you really just use my organic bio-engineered shampoo to wash your armpits?”).

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Are you in the habit of eating two minute noodles every night? Is your “wardrobe” a crumpled pile of pit-stained shirts? Do you not own an umbrella? Are your dates mysteriously disappearing when you try to organise a second rendez vous?If you said no to all those questions, congratulations! You’re either a competent man, or a liar. If you answered in the affirmative, however, it’s time we had a little talk. And no, we don’t mean a stuffy ‘pick yourself up by your bootstraps’ kind of talk.No. For now we’re going to forget the serious advice of the Jordan Peterson’s of the world, and seek council from a true paragon of wisdom. A profession renowned for it’s straight edge, on the ball, “I’ve got my shit together” type individuals.That’s right: we’re talking about comedians.Luckily for those of us who dare not look at our bank account, don’t know how to iron a shirt and have such pathetic love lives that we claim to be on Tinder ‘ironically,’ there is a solution to not having your shit together that doesn’t involve actually getting your shit together.Humour.We got on the blower with professional comedian Ash Williams, to ask for some 100% serious “possessions and attributes” you should acquire to win at ~life~. Here’s what he had to say.

 

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Own Your Own Bed

It sounds obvious, but I’ve been living in Los Angeles on a couch for a while, and although sleeping on a couch has its perks (everyday is breakfast in bed), it makes you look unorganised and poor.

“I am now living back in Australia and have hopes for my own bed one day…”

RELATED: What Women Really Want To See In A Man’s Bachelor Pad

Maintain A Clean Body

Taking a shower is really easy, and you should use that time to clean your body. As George from MasterChef says, “You eat with your eyes first”. Your aim is to be so clean, George wants to eat you. That or just washed enough that you don’t physically repeal potential suitors from a rooms length…

Don’t Live With Your Parents

If you are over twenty-five, you should probably get your own place. Unless of course you move into a place, and purely by coincidence your new housemate is your Mum…that’s happened to me a couple of times. Small world.

Be The Fly Guy With Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi technically stands for ‘WOW IT’S FAST INTERNET’. And mathematically, the faster your Internet is, the more you’ve got it together. #Winning. Alternatively, just figure out your neighbour’s Wi-Fi password, and you’re sorted.

Know How To Make Yummy Coffee

This is good to know for bisexuals because it impresses men and women equally. And without caffeine how would be able to write unsolicited advice for our internet brethren?

Own Your Own Car

I’ve been hiring a car from a popular rental company. And let me tell you, girls find it weird if you’re hiring a car in the city you grew up in. Funny? Certainly. Impressive? Not so much.

Ninety-Nine Problems & Money Ain’t One

If you have tonnes of money, then you’re all good. Don’t worry about reading this. Also email me, ash@ashwilliams.com.au and let’s catch up.

Learn To Cook One Thing Well

Be able to cook one dish well. My specialty is poached eggs. There’s nothing quite as romantic as breakfast for dinner.RELATED: How To Cook The Perfect Steak, According To Celebrity Chef Neil Perry 

Be A Dad To Something

You must have it together if you are somebody’s Dad? Well, it can be anything, a real life baby, a dog, a cat, or a goldfish. I started with a plant (that I was given last week); apparently if you can keep something alive for more than a month, you have your shit together (this rule does not apply to babies or animals). P.S my plant is dead.

Get A Real Job

It’s usually the first thing someone asks you, so if you can’t be bothered making one up, then get an actual job. Preferably a paying one.

Own A Nice Suit

A nice suit can be worn in many different ways, as demonstrated by Marge Simpson with her Chanel suit.

Speak Another Language

I can speak English and Australian. “Grouse lippy mate that’s bonza!” is a good sentence to know and shows you are well travelled.

Own A Loyalty Card

Think a Boost Juice card, or a ‘buy 1000 coffees and get one free’ card; this shows dedication and endurance. Being one of the few people who actually claim the loyalty card reward puts you in an elite club.

Get Ripped

If you don’t have any of these things, then you need six-pack abs. Actually, six pack abs are all you really need.Ash Williams is a comedian, writer and host. If you follow his Instagram he’ll promise to like all of your pics.RELATED: The Best Podcasts For Men Who Want To Win At Life

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Tudor has seen a lot of love in recent times especially since it debuted the cool GMT Black Bay as a genuinely affordable alternative to a Rolex.

This time around they’ve released another looker, albeit with a little less hype. The Tudor Glamour Double Date is the Swiss watchmaker’s latest elegant offering bearing all the hallmarks of a classic dress watch complete with a brand new movement and a choice of variations.

The watch’s subtle lines culminate in a 42mm polished steel case paired to four different dial designs:

• Silver with yellow gold-pleated hour markers
• Black with rhodium-plated yellow gold-pleated hour markers
• Champagne colour with yellow gold-pleated hour markers
• Opaline with blued indices, with or without diamonds

The bezel also gets an option of steel or steel and yellow gold double bezel with a polished finish.

The gem of course lies in the Double Date’s movement, a new Manufacture Calibre developed in-house by Tudor. This provides the watch with a small seconds function at 6 o’clock as well as a double date function at 12 o’clock – a first under the Tudor Manufacture Calibre family. The MT5641 Calibre is also certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) to ensure precision timekeeping.

The date change meanwhile is instantaneous with adjustment sorted directly via the crown. An open caseback design also shows off the internals.

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Do not past ‘GO’. Do not collect $200. Two cardinal rules every man, woman and child should live their civilian lives by. And now you can add another rule to that: do not attempt Dwayne Johnson’s insane workout for his upcoming film.I mean you could, but if you knew what the world’s highest paid actor of 2017 had to go through to get there, you’d probably shit your pants hesitate too.46-year-old Johnson is currently filming his Fast & Furious spin-off film Hobbs & Shaw alongside fellow action guy Jason Statham and cooler guy Idris Elba. What’s interesting is that Johnson has been low-key documenting his journey into reviving his on-screen beast cop known as US Diplomatic Security Agent Luke Hobbs.His training progress and results? Brutally eye-opening to say the least.

Dwayne Johnson’s Intense 18 Week Program

 

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Dialed in & hit the mark. 260lbs of attitude & classy cuss words. After 18 weeks of disciplined diet & intense training, here’s where I landed my carcass for shooting my FAST & FURIOUS spin-off HOBBS & SHAW. Always room for improvements, but not too bad for a scarred up surgically repaired Brahma Bull who’s injuries always tell the story. Huge THANKS to my strength and conditioning coach @daverienzi for his masterful strategies that’s constantly shifting daily based on how I’m looking/feeling to achieve our goals. THANKS to EVERYONE in my inner circle (including the NASA scientists ) who support the big picture – my diet, training, health & wellness, balance, consistency and execution. Finally, THANKS TO ALL THE FANS. My people out there worldwide who buy into our grind belief and my philosophy that payin’ our dues is owed on a daily basis. Thanks for rockin’ with me — let’s have some fun and take this HOBBS & SHAW franchise to the next level. #HardestWorkerInTheRoom #Hobbs #NightlyTequilaDrinker

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Back in late October Johnson posted this photo to his Instagram, giving his followers an insight into where he was at physically for the start of Hobbs & Shaw. In the post he outlined his target weight of 260 pounds (120kg) had been achieved regardless of his extensive injuries.His strength and conditioning coach, Dave Rienzi, gave even more details away on Johnson’s transformation during his other life commitments.In his own post, he noted:

• “Another masterful execution by @therock. One of the most disciplined people on the planet.”
• “PREP – 18 weeks starting mid @disneysjunglecruise filming”
• “CHALLENGES – Transform the physique while not visibly impacting the current film character.”
• “2 week global press tour for @skyscrapermovie.”
• “New baby.”
• “GOALS- Bring a 2.0 version of the HOBBS PHYSIQUE”
• “Manage caloric intake to support focused workouts, full shooting schedule and a touch of sleep deprivation courtesy of Baby Tia.”
• “CHEAT MEAL MAGIC – Shifted from pancakes to sushi and cookies.”

Dwayne Johnson’s Cheat Meals

 

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Eyebrow raised and chopsticks ready. The epic cheat meal #SundaySushiTrain rolls on. And for the record, these chopsticks are personalized. I am not fucking around Enjoy your cheat meal my friends. #MyCrueGoesHard #CheatMealTime #SooshAndWooosabi

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As he mentioned above by Rienzi, sushi is Johnson’s cheat meal of choice. When he needs to look more “filled out”, Johnson gets the green light from Rienzi to smash pizzas for carb loading.

 

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Midweek carb up and takin’ these sexy pizzas to pound town. Before our big action scenes tomorrow for HOBBS & SHAW, I get that glorious text from my strength and conditioning coach @daverienzi that says, “for your big scene tomorrow we need to fill you out more.. need you to eat pizza tonight and shoot me pics from the gym in the morning” — it worked. Muscle bellies are full, dense and striated. Achieving and maintaining a certain aesthetic for months while filming is such a crazy science that requires constant strategy and a surgical eye from a great coach. As scientific and intellectualized as this process can be – when you strip it all down to brass tacks, it basically means you gotta be fucking nuts to constantly commit to this discipline. Eh, I am what I am #HobbsAndShaw #CommitToTheCharacter #HobbsForTheWin #PizzaPoundTown

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Pay attention to Johnson’s opinion on the whole process.“As scientific and intellectualized as this process can be – when you strip it all down to brass tacks, it basically means you gotta be fucking nuts to constantly commit to this discipline.”

Dwayne Johnson’s Mid-Shoot Workout Regime

 

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Still runnin’ against the wind.. with 405lbs. Puttin’ in the hard work as we just reached the midway production point (just crossed day 40 of an 80 day shoot) for our FAST & FURIOUS spin-off film, HOBBS & SHAW. Blood, sweat, guts, respect – I’ll always lay it all on the line when it comes to doing my job. And right now my job is to build this franchise out and bring the absolute best version of my character, Hobbs I can to the screen. Then crush my cheat meals with embarrassing gluttony #MidwayPoint #HobbsAndShaw #HardestWorkerInTheRoom

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Now just because you’ve reached a target mass and physique at the start of shooting, doesn’t mean you stop training throughout filming. Johnson noted that he had just reached the 40 day mark of the 80 day shoot and he was celebrating…with 183kg hip thrusts.

Dwayne Johnson’s Injuries & Surgeries

 

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Warm up & focus before the storm called LEG DAY. After all my fun lower body injuries/surgeries (5 knee surgeries, 2 ruptured discs, Achilles rupture, quad & adductor torn off my pelvis and 3 emergency hernia repairs all at once) my warm up takes 25-30 min. When overcoming your past demons/ fight thru the discomfort focus on health and wellness build back your muscle with an even greater quality and density apply smart pain management And cheat meals and tequila like a motherf*cker! #FinishingTheWeekStrong #OvercomeThosePastDemons #LegDayInTheIronParadise

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Now this isn’t something most people know about Dwayne Johnson. According to his leg day post which includes a 25-30 minute warm-up, Johnson has seen:

• 5 knee surgeries
• 2 ruptured discs
• 1 ruptured achilles
• 3 emergency hernia repairs at the same time
• Quad and Adductor torn off his pelvis

Still want to train like Dwayne Johnson? We suggest you take the easier route and train like a special forces commando instead.

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