She may have been voted FHM's world's sexiest woman but it seems that Tulisa still has problems when it comes to landing a man.
Tulisa has admitted that she finds it tough landing a man. [Copyright Wenn]
The 'Young' singer admitted her woes to the Daily Mail's TV Magazine today.
She said: "Even if I like someone and I'm fluttering my eyelashes, they still run a mile. So I wouldn't have dates if I didn't approach people."
"That's why I go for really tough lads because only they can handle it."
Tulisa formerly dated her N-Dubz band mate Fazer and 'Skins' actor Jack O'Connell.
Tulisa formerly dated Jack O'Connell. [Copyright Wenn]
Tulisa is, however, confident that when she does finally meet her Mr. Right she will be ready to settle down and start a family.
She told the magazine: "I really want kids. I'll get married and, because of the way I grew up, having a baby will be a massive deal for me."
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Known for being tough and taking no prisoners, Tulisa admitted that sometimes she finds it hard to deal with the public's perception of her being a 'bitch'.
She admitted: "I spend most of my life being tough, but there is a downside — a lot of people think I'm a bitch. I'm not."
"Every now and again I'll shut myself away and cry. If there's something that's bothering me — like a load of nasty remarks on Twitter — sometimes crying can be the best release."
Tulisa, who is currently judging her second series of The X Factor, is gearing up for the launch of her first fashion line 'The Female Boss' with high street chain Bank.