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Four workouts that guarantee better sex

Among other things, it’s our sexual lives that bear most of the brunt of our lazy selves. With desk jobs and sedentary lifestyles keeping us...

5 ugly habits to seriously drop before you reach 30

Most of us spend our 20s figuring out: our careers, our relationships, ourselves. And we’re going to make plenty of mistakes along the way. That’s...

‘My family has refused to attend my wedding because they hate the groom’

Finding the person you want to spend the rest of your life with should be a cause for celebration, but one woman didn't get...

My mother-in-law won’t let my husband get a vasectomy

My husband and I spent countless hours deciding whether or not we should stop having kids. Financial stress, previous miscarriages, and my experience with postpartum depression all...

Men, 5 signs that you’re satisfying your woman in bed

A happy, satisfying sex life has positive effects that reverberate through various aspects of a couple’s life. Even couples that get along like a house...

‘I know my death will ruin my children’s lives – but there is nothing I can do’

How do you prioritise yourself when you become a parent? It is so hard! A shower can sometimes feel like an absolute luxury. Sitting down...

This is how it feels to be with a partner who goes on and off

With inconsistent partners, gloriously affectionate moments are closely followed by dumbfounding acts of disappearance. One of the most gut-wrenching things that could ever happen to...

‘I’m having great sex with my ex, but I need to know if we are actually dating again’

Dear Coleen I’m a woman in my 20s and share a house with three other people, one of whom I dated for a few months. We...

What I learned when my ex-boyfriend dumped me on Valentine’s Day

It all started with a small crush. At the time, my ex-boyfriend didn’t know because we were just acquaintances throwing out corny jokes here...

There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about him

This past summer, I met a guy who changed my life. I wasn’t looking for love, I wasn’t looking for anything — this was...

Lady throws lavish party to celebrate divorce [Photo+video]

A lady has thrown a lavish party to celebrate her divorce.  Dr Ikea Bello’s divorce party was held last week in Nigeria and attended by her...

My mother’s affair was the best thing to happen to me

All my life I wanted the type of relationship with my mom that the little girls had in the movies.  I remember wanting nothing more...

What emotional blackmail is and what to do when your partner tries it

Emotional blackmail is what exists when a partner tries to manipulate the other into doing something instead of actually asking that partner for what...

Text message exposes husband’s eight-month affair day after wedding

A woman has revealed how she discovered her new husband had cheated on her - the day after their wedding. Aubry Lyn, 41, had just...

‘My stepmother is furious I named my baby after my mum and not her’

When it comes to baby names, it seems someone is always going to find an issue with the choice you make. They might think it's...

7 important rules of friends-with-benefits relationships

Friendship-with-benefits is a kind of sex-heavy relationship which excludes emotional attachment and commitment. While the concept is in essence against the tenets of traditional...

The five love languages

A few days ago, I came across a tweet which said “Just because you love me doesn’t mean I feel loved by you.”This really...

Those who encouraged me to divorce now tease and bad mouth me – Single mother

A Johannesburg lady who goes by the name Napo Mohlakoana, has shared an intriguing story of how pride and family influence has ruined her...

This is how your age affects your relationship

Age is nothing but a number, provided there are no minors in the mix. Who you fall in love with should not be so much...

Groom slaps bride at wedding reception

A groom allegedly lost his cool at his wedding reception by slapping his bride. It is unclear what led to the incident but a Twitter...

5 ways to seize the moment and enjoy life more

There are countless ways to reach for what you want, but when it comes to happiness, little things make all the difference. The smallest changes...

I was married and another man’s mistress at the same time

It’s true — we can’t help who we fall in love with, but what if you’ve fallen for a married man? I’ve never met...

Woman reveals how she left her boyfriend because of his weakness in bed

A Ghanaian woman who pleads for her identity to remain unknown has expressed regret for leaving her ex-boyfriend because of his weakness in bed.According...

A guy dumped me for eating 6 slices of bread at a sitting – Lady narrates

A lady who thought her date will be fun experienced the worse when she was ditched right after the date ended.Not knowing your partner’s...

Six sexy things to do on your honeymoon

A honeymoon is one of the most memorable experiences you can have. It’s the icing on the cake after an amazing wedding and marks...

A marriage can continue after a partner cheats; here’s how

Cheating does not always have to be the end of a relationship and if you have had to deal with an unfaithful partner, there...

Man defaces his car as he joyfully announces his divorce [Photos]

A recently divorced man seemed all too excited about his new relationship status and defaced his car to make the announcement.  The man, whose divorce...

Confessions of a bitter mistress: I was in love with ‘our’ man

“Life has taught me that you can’t control someone’s loyalty. No matter how good you are to them it doesn’t mean that they will...

Why I don’t feel bad for being the other woman

Let me just preface this by saying that I do actually have morals, I promise. But I went on vacation for a week, and apparently so...

I stopped being his mistress when his wife got pregnant

I had a crazy crush on a man I worked with. Crazy as in, when he came into my office, I had a hard...

5 reasons you should flirt in your relationship

Flirting doesn’t stop becoming important once you know someone. Too many people think of flirting as a way of letting someone know you’re interested in...

What friending your ex says about your marriage

Last week, I opened my inbox to find a Facebook friend request from an ex-boyfriend. At the sight of his name, a comforting memory...

8 issues to work through before marriage to prolong a sweet honeymoon phase

After you get engaged, there’s a period of combined bliss and stress while in the midst of planning for your wedding day. However, the light...

5 things you should never do early in a relationship

The initial signs that a relationship isn’t right can be quite subtle. When you’re just getting to know somebody Boyfriend/girlfriend material, it can be both...

5 types of relationships that hardly work out

Some of us have probably been in relationships that have gone from snooze-fest to drama-overload and back again. From relationships that are so incredibly boring...

Even before we signed the divorce papers, my ex-husband had already moved on

He seems happy and mostly lives his life as if the divorce never happened.  Yet six months after the ink dried on those legal documents,...

How to talk about s3x with a new partner

How to finesse your way through this potentially-awkward conversation. Of course, the months or weeks leading to a new relationship and even the early stages...

6 reasons why friendships are more important than love relationships

Do you hear the birds chirping and the smell of fresh flowers? Spring is in the air. So, that means friendship is in the...

5 relationship fears every single guy has before they fall in love

Here are some of the things guys hope to no when they start to fall in love or catch feelings. Almost every guy has some...

Five signs that show he feels guilty for hurting you

If he hurt you and feels bad about it, he may feel like he owes you. As the popular saying goes, ‘ action speaks louder...