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6 subtle signs you’re falling out of love with your partner

Sometimes, love just isn’t enough. I know it sounds unfair, but so is life. We have all grown up on the concept of happily ever after,...

27 things guys do that subtly say ‘I’m husband material’

If you’re looking for a life partner, chances are you want someone who’s honest, loyal, thoughtful, and caring. But what about the subtler details? What...

‘I was in coma after my heart went boom – I heard sons’ final goodbyes to me’

Dianne Akurangi has always been in incredible shape - owning a gym, playing touch rugby and competing in bodybuilding. So when the 39-year-old mum-of-two was...

5 simple ways to make him want to commit to you

Whenever I hear Sugar by Maroon 5 on the radio, I’m reminded of all the single women struggling to understand what men want. And the lyrics to this...

7 things every woman wants to hear during s3x

All the magic words to use with your bae just before, during and after sex. The right words can turn her on, boost her...

‘I’m sleeping with a hot guy from uni, but I’m worried he wants something serious’

Dear Coleen I’m a woman in my twenties and recently I reconnected with a guy I knew at university. I’ve always fancied him – he’s...

Woman finds out that her ex-husband was having an affair with her mother; but forgives them [watch]

Growing up, Soipan Martha has always craved her mother's affection, but she never understood why this never materialised. At the age of two, Martha's mother...

7 things you’ll only feel when you’re in a relationship with ‘the one’

How do you know when you’re in love and finally in a healthy and solid relationship? It feels amazing! I’ve finally found one, so I know....

Post-sex cramps: Here’s why you are experiencing this pain and what to do

Sex is something that one should enjoy, and it should not be a traumatic experience. Experiencing cramps once in a while after coitus is not...

‘Threesome with my boyfriend was fun but I’m now falling for the other guy’

Dear Coleen, My boyfriend and I have always been very open and experimental when it comes to sex, and over the past few months, we’ve been having...

8 weird reasons why women moan and make sounds during s*x

Women make noise, even when they are having s*x, some women may also shout and scream in bed. And if you recollect your memories of...

‘I was getting over my cheating ex but now he wants me back and I am confused’

Dear Coleen My ex left me and our two kids last summer. Even though he’d been a hopeless partner throughout our 12 years together, including...

4 things to never say to a woman unless you want a divorce

Men, you have the power to make or break a relationship. My research has consistently shown that what men do in a relationship is,...

Dear men, 4 mistakes you make during sex and how to avoid them

Sex mistakes men make in bed can cost us the relationship or even marriage. This is why it’s important to understand your partner’s needs...

‘I took my mother-in-law’s dog because it would be happier with me’

A woman has confessed to taking her mother-in-law’s dog because she thought it would be 'happier' living with her. Sharing her truth on Reddit, the woman...

‘My daughters are both getting married – but I’ll only walk one down the aisle’

A dad has been accused of "playing favourites" by people online after he openly admitted to refusing the request from one of his daughters...

Woman travels to surprise long-distance boyfriend – but finds him with another girl

For those of us who have experience with long-distance relationships, we know how difficult it can be to maintain a connection with someone you only...

Does sex make women fat? Here’s all you need to know

Have you also heard about the very popular belief that women gain weight once they start making love? Becoming sexually active can have various...

‘I’m allergic to sex – semen causes muscle paralysis and excruciating pain’

A student who is allergic to sex says she's left in excruciating pain after getting hot and steamy. Chloe Lowery, 18, says oral sex turns...

The differences between ‘I love you’ and ‘I’m in love with you’

It’s not just a matter of semantics. There’s a big difference between understanding how to say “I’m in love with you” and saying “I...

Does sex make women fat? Here are all you need to know

Have you also heard about the very popular belief that women gain weight once they start making love? Becoming sexually active can have various effects...

6 tips to survive working with an ex after awful breakup

Did you know that around 25 percent of people have dated a coworker at some point in their careers? All those late nights at the office and...

For men: Here are 5 effective ways to satisfy your woman in bed

Sex is an essential part of a relationship and is also considered one of the basic human needs. Sexual pleasure is essential for both men...

‘I’m scared my husband is going to find out I had phone s3x with an old school friend’

Dear Coleen, I’m a woman in my 30s, married with one child. Recently, I started chatting to and messaging a guy I went to school with...

These are 5 top signs of fake love in a relationship

To really know whether the love in your relationship is genuine or not, here are some of the signs to look out for. Is...

Andy Ogbarmey-Tettey: It’s Valentine’s Day and I’m single and gay

As a 23-year-old, my mum keeps leaving hints suggesting I should not be single, especially after noticing the number of potential suitors I had...

Valentine’s Day: 4 hot tips for couples to have incredible romantic sex

Romantic sex is fantastic. What better way to climax Valentine's Day season even a day after than go under the sheet for a romantic...

Once you start loving somebody, you don’t ever stop

I’ve never been in love. Well, actually… that’s kind of a lie. You see, I have never told anyone that I love them, romantically....

Woman, 22, dating older man dumps him instantly after Googling his house

Plenty of women Google men before they first meet up with them, as there's no telling what you might find out. But you might...

5 key reasons why Valentine’s Day must be celebrated

All too soon, a new year is here and the second month of the year is with us again. Work and life go on...

If you get these 5 messages on Valentine’s Day, you are the ‘side piece’

Valentine’s Day is almost here but you might not be your boo boo's. Perhaps like other couples, you have been sending screenshots of the gifts...

Tight or loose vagina: Does it really matter in sex?

Though admittedly not all sex involves a vagina, for women and their partners the tightness of the vagina plays a significant role. Before childbirth,...

6 ways to spend your stingy guy’s money on Val’s Day

Every woman likes to be pampered but unfortunately, some men will just not spend on a woman. Stinginess in a man is not a...

How to enjoy friendship with benefits without catching feelings

How do you successfully wean your feelings from a desire to get laid? For those still unfamiliar with what the concept stands for, it is...

‘I slept with a man who wasn’t single – now my best friend won’t speak to me’

Cheating is of course a sensitive topic for many people, and it's understandable that some people will struggle to forgive such behaviour, even when...

6 things a man will only do for the woman he truly loves

Life is a rollercoaster ride; a mix of inconceivable, exhilarating highs and devastating, steep lows. Even though we are at different points of this amazing...

5 ways to make men insanely attracted to you (as written by a man)

Learning how to get a guy to like you and make him want you bad can be quite easy if you follow these simple,...

‘I started cheating just before my 30th – I just wanted to enjoy great sex’

Relationships can be tricky and there's certainly no one size fits all approach. But most people would say that being honest with each other is...

6 signs of a toxic job you can spot during your interview

Being in a toxic work environment is the top reason people say they are quitting their jobs during the pandemic, new research shows. A toxic work culture...

8 subtle signs you’ve found your forever person

Ask most people how they knew their long-time partner was “the one” and they’ll give a half-shrug. “I don’t know, something just clicked,” they might say,...