Relationships

Ellie* thought James was her first love. After 20 years, she learned it was all a lie.

'Your kids usually destroy my place': The moment I knew my friend was toxic.

"I confused abuse with love." My 'soulmate' relationship was really just a trauma bond.

Tara Blair Ball

SEX DIARIES: I'd never been dominated before. Then I met a complete stranger in a hotel.

Matilda Swinney

'After 15 years apart, I stalked my first love on Facebook. Here's what I found.'

"My wife won't let me." Why I told my husband to stop using me as an excuse.

"I’ve never felt more disposable." Ghosting has taken on a new level during the pandemic.

'Chewing gum came out of my allowance.' I was financially abused for 10 years.

The 3 conversations no couple wants to have - but absolutely needs to.

'You really owe them nothing.' 25 women on what they learnt from their first heartbreak.

'The 5 signs it was time to leave my unhealthy relationship.'

Tara Blair Ball

'I'm 30 and single. And I only hook up with men 10 years younger than me.'

When Sophie Cachia started dating women, her friendships suddenly changed.

There are 3 people you'll date in your 20s. You need to be wary of all of them.

From fake nice to 'blunt': 22 red flags that will tell you, almost immediately, someone's a bully.

An open letter to my boyfriend of seven years who ghosted me.

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