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Roby D'ottavi

Roby D'ottavi

The Age

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I tripped up in my bid for a fun job at a wine shop. It was the question about chardonnay

I was looking for something breezy, low commitment and fun. I realise that makes me sound less like a guy looking for a job than a divorcee looking...

03.09.2026 20

WA Today

Roby D'ottavi

I tripped up in my bid for a fun job at a wine shop. It was the question about chardonnay

I was looking for something breezy, low commitment and fun. I realise that makes me sound less like a guy looking for a job than a divorcee looking...

03.09.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Roby D'ottavi

I tripped up in my bid for a fun job at a wine shop. It was the question about chardonnay

I was looking for something breezy, low commitment and fun. I realise that makes me sound less like a guy looking for a job than a divorcee looking...

03.09.2026 20

The Age

Roby D'ottavi

I tripped up in my bid for a fun job at a wine shop. It was the question about chardonnay

I was looking for something breezy, low commitment and fun. I realise that makes me sound less like a guy looking for a job than a divorcee looking...

03.09.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Roby D'ottavi

I love eavesdropping but there are things I shouldn’t have to hear in public

As children, we’re told not to snoop, but that didn’t stop us. As adults, there’s a part of us that invites and revels in having an audience.

02.08.2026 30

WA Today

Roby D'ottavi

I love eavesdropping but there are things I shouldn’t have to hear in public

As children, we’re told not to snoop, but that didn’t stop us. As adults, there’s a part of us that invites and revels in having an audience.

02.08.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Roby D'ottavi

I love eavesdropping but there are things I shouldn’t have to hear in public

As children, we’re told not to snoop, but that didn’t stop us. As adults, there’s a part of us that invites and revels in having an audience.

02.08.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Roby D'ottavi

I love eavesdropping but there are things I shouldn’t have to hear in public

As children, we’re told not to snoop, but that didn’t stop us. As adults, there’s a part of us that invites and revels in having an audience.

02.08.2026 30

The Age

Roby D'ottavi

First dates are like a job interview for who wants to see you naked

Modern dating fatigue is real – how many times is one supposed to mention that you have three siblings? But I’ve found a way to change the...

24.03.2026 60

The Sydney Morning Herald

Roby D'ottavi

First dates are like a job interview for who wants to see you naked

Modern dating fatigue is real – how many times is one supposed to mention that you have three siblings? But I’ve found a way to change the...

24.03.2026 60

WA Today

Roby D'ottavi

First dates are like a job interview for who wants to see you naked

Modern dating fatigue is real – how many times is one supposed to mention that you have three siblings? But I’ve found a way to change the...

24.03.2026 60

The Age

Roby D'ottavi

First dates are like a job interview for who wants to see you naked

Modern dating fatigue is real – how many times is one supposed to mention that you have three siblings? But I’ve found a way to change the...

24.03.2026 50

Brisbane Times

Roby D'ottavi

I avoided responding to a text for two weeks and now it’s driving me insane

How long is too long to reply to a text? My cousin asked me a simple question but for some reason I can’t answer it.

04.11.2025 40

WA Today

Roby D'ottavi

I avoided responding to a text for two weeks and now it’s driving me insane

How long is too long to reply to a text? My cousin asked me a simple question but for some reason I can’t answer it.

04.11.2025 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Roby D'ottavi

I avoided responding to a text for two weeks and now it’s driving me insane

How long is too long to reply to a text? My cousin asked me a simple question but for some reason I can’t answer it.

04.11.2025 40

The Age

Roby D'ottavi

I avoided responding to a text for two weeks and now it’s driving me insane

How long is too long to reply to a text? My cousin asked me a simple question but for some reason I can’t answer it.

04.11.2025 40

Brisbane Times

Roby D'ottavi