Mel Greig: ‘Walk of shame? More like, ‘Walk of girl got game’

After recently splitting from her husband, Mel Greig is back on the dating bandwagon and ready to document her single gal experiences exclusively for Be.

Let me give you a few facts about my current situation. 34. Single. Soon to be divorced.

After being with my partner for five years, separated for five months, with no chance of a reconciliation due to unforeseen circumstances (slight jab), it was time for me to put myself back out there in the dating world.

What was I waiting for? In my shoes you find yourself asking questions: ‘If I put myself out there what is it that I want?’ And then you go through stages. The first few months I wanted to start dating and I wanted to find someone to get into a relationship with.

But it didn’t feel right.

By month four I realised I had a lot of anger and frustration that I should probably find an avenue to release it with.

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Yes. I’m going where you think I’m going... *wink*

Flash back to a reckless 18-year-old single Mel, I remembered how harshly I judged myself for making poor sexual decisions. I stupidly assumed that if I slept with someone that they’d instantly be my boyfriend. Say the words ‘one-night stand,’ we start to either judge ourselves or judge others.

So no judgment here, ok.

I hated the sinking guilt-ridden feeling after a casual hook-up.

How many single people have woken up on Sunday with that dreaded ‘why did I do that?’ Followed by ‘who is that...’ next to me?

Flash forward, I reminded myself that I am now an independent 34-year-old single woman that has far better control of her emotions and self-worth. I can date (and sleep with) whomever, whenever I want!

I wont go into details – this isn’t a 50 Shades of Grey novel. But I will say: if you know who you are getting into bed with, you practice safe sex, it’s mutually agreed on by both parties, and there are no moral breaches about to take place both (ie: you’re both single and ready to jingle), then there is a LOT of fun to be had ;)

The next day instead of saying ‘Why did I do that?’ You can roll over and say ‘Let’s do that again!’

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After my under-the-doona escapade, I felt so empowered. So confident. I had control of the situation and most importantly, I felt COMFORTABLE.

A 34-year-old single gal rocking her independence!

Except there was one slight dilemma – the next morning I had to make my way home....

Some people might call this doing the Walk of Shame. But not me.

Single ladies, this was all about doing the Walk of Girl Got Game. And here are the rules on how.

1. You never do the ‘Walk of Girl Got Game’ in your own clothes from the night before. It helps with the whole female empowerment thing if you don’t have to get into a taxi in your LBD, heels in your hand, with messy hair and lipstick smeared over your face.

2. Instead, demand to borrow some of his clothes and make it work. This could be a cap, sunnies, business shirt, or sporty jumper...you get the picture. In my case I totally rocked these chinos and shirt with my heels and made the confident strut (ok, Uber) right on home.

3: Top tip: borrowing from the boy also opens up the line of communication for round two, because you need to return his clothes – right?

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Do not feel guilty for doing the Walk of Girl Got Game. As long as you feel in control and comfortable (in his clothes) and hold your head high, you have the power to make what you want out of the situation.

My final bit of advice: single ladies, always be prepared. You never know when you might meet your next Mr For Tonight!

Carry your own condoms (you can't always rely on the boys, and casual hook-ups can happen when you least expect it). And don’t think going out with with unshaven legs will stop you from picking up. As luck will have it, you’ll meet a hot sexy stranger, flirt, head back to his place and spend the first few minutes in the sack stressing about (literally) feeling like a Chewbacca.

Finally, have fun! ;)

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