“What has motherhood taught you about yourself? 17 mums reveal all
For when a child is born, the mother is also born again. So goes the saying, but how…
Relationships
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He’s going to confess and risk it all, but can my marriage take it? – Part two
Did she risk it all in her marriage for one last fling with her ex? Last month we…
10 reasons why discussing finances with your partner should be a priority
Being financially in sync is one of the cornerstones of a successful relationship. Along with infidelity, not being…
My most memorable date by 8 Black men – and why it was unforgettable
“I was punching so far above my weight because it was frightening. I refused to take a backward…
“I met him for coffee” – real life story of a readers’ encounter with her ex
It’s the most romantic month of the year and so it’s no surprise that many of us have…
Understanding our baser instincts is the secret to a successful relationship
Human beings weren’t meant to be monogamous. Or perhaps we are. Depending on your stance, you will find…
What’s it really like to be a Black woman who is dating in her 40s?
If you are navigating the love and romance scene at the moment you may have realised that modern…
6 simple resolutions to help transform your relationship in 2019
At this time of the year, many of us focus on trying to improve wellbeing into our lives,…
Ask a counsellor: ‘I love my husband – so why am I so attracted to a man at work?’
Relationships are a minefield and we all need a little help from time to time. One reader wrote…
Why it can be OK to give the silent treatment – even if they’re family
Not speaking to a friend or family member can sometimes feel petty. The phrase ‘sending someone to Coventry’…
“We have no secrets or TMI”? How honest are you with your other half?
It doesn’t hurt to have a little mystery in a relationship right? I mean, must your partner know…
Why relationships SHOULD be hard work.. if you’re doing it right!
In life, anything we value takes a degree of hard work to give rewarding results. That goes for…
What are the secrets to a loving and ‘grown up’ relationship?
To get the most out of anything of value it usually takes a degree of hard work to…
“Your dad and I were just tickling each other…” and other ‘sexcuses’ parents tell their kids
Well this is awkward. The subject of sex is never comfortably addressed across generations so when children accidentally…
Rihanna vs Snapchat and why domestic violence is no laughing matter
Social media app Snapchat recently came under fire when one of its tasteless adverts made a joke out…