Are you relying on a ‘common law spouse’ pact to protect your assets?
There is no such thing as a “common law spouse” which means that unmarried couples do not share…
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Could this new divorce law be the end of messy marriage separations?
New divorce laws coming into effect on 6 April will see one spouse able to apply for a…
These are the three things I will prioritise as I become a step mum
Along with the traditional husband, wife and children, families come in all configurations these days. Louise Chandler shares…
Viola Davis celebrates 18 years of marriage with the love of her life!
The staying power of Hollywood marriages can be as fickle and short lived as the plot of a…
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…
“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…
Fat and In Love: Why the Term ‘Mixed Weight Relationship’ is Problematic
‘Mixed weight’ is one of the newest labels being attached to couples in love where one half of…
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…