From hero to abuser: A brother's cruel slurs
A woman shares her story of familial estrangement after her older brother's volatile temper turned to ableist abuse following her life-changing diagnosis. Read her journey to emotional freedom.
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Work crush leads to revived sex life for lesbian couple
Verity and Darya, a couple for 20 years, transformed their stagnant sex life after an infatuation forced them to confront long-hidden desires and differences. Discover their journey.
Gender Care Gap: Do Men Leave Ill Wives More Often?
Examining the painful stereotype that men abandon sick partners. Featuring real stories from long Covid and cancer survivors, plus expert analysis on relationship strain.
Blind Date Success: Paul & Amanda's 10/10 Encounter
Amanda, 56, and Paul, 53, found flowing conversation and a potential spark on a Guardian Blind Date in Loughborough. Read their full, charming review and find out how to apply.
Nicola Coughlan on Bridgerton, Politics, and Fan Culture
Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan opens up about her career, political activism, and navigating intense fan relationships. Discover her journey from Derry Girls to Regency-era fame.
Women's Campaign Leads to New Deepfake Porn Law
A determined group of women, led by barrister Susie Alegre, successfully campaigned to criminalise the creation of deepfake pornography in the UK. Discover their story and the new legal protections.
Should a friend stop setting up dates? UK jury weighs in
Haile is content single, but her best friend Whitney insists on playing matchmaker. We explore the clash of perspectives and reveal what Guardian readers decided. Cast your vote now.
40% of UK Teens Report Abuse in Intimate Relationships
A new survey of 11,000 teenagers in England and Wales exposes widespread emotional and physical abuse in young relationships, affecting mental health and school attendance. Urgent calls for better education.
Age and Hobbies as Dating Deal-Breakers Revealed
New research reveals how age gaps and specific hobbies impact modern dating. Discover what really matters when seeking love in today's relationship landscape.
Understanding Limerence: Love or Obsession?
Explore the intense psychological state of limerence - the overwhelming infatuation that blurs lines between passionate love and unhealthy obsession. Discover symptoms and treatments.
Blind date after 15 years: 'I wish I had taken a chill pill'
Psychologist Sarah, 53, meets behaviour officer Russell, 61, for Guardian blind date in Nottingham. Read their honest review and discover if they'll meet again.
Finding Love: 5 Inspiring UK Couples' Stories
From ICU meet-cutes to holiday romances, discover how five couples found lasting love this year. Heartwarming stories that prove romance is alive and well.
Gen Z's Sex Recession: 13 Key Findings
New data reveals Generation Z are having less sex, dating later and grappling with political divides. Explore 13 key findings shaping modern relationships.
Sex diary: How one woman's relationship transformed
A mother of two shares her intimate journey from a stale marriage to an adventurous new relationship, revealing how trust and communication reignited her sex life.
Making an Online/Offline Relationship Work
Discover how one couple bridges the digital gap: she's read 57 books, he's binge-watched Selling Sunset. Their secret? Listening and enjoying their differences. Read their story.
Boudoir Photography: Transforming Women's Self-Image
Discover how boudoir photography empowers women, fostering confidence and life-changing transformations through intimate portraiture. Explore their inspiring stories.
1 in 4 unconcerned by sexual deepfakes without consent
A police-commissioned survey finds a quarter of people see nothing wrong with non-consensual sexual deepfakes, as a senior officer warns AI is accelerating violence against women. Report it now.
BBC's Wild Cherry Drama Review: Hooked But Uneven
Nicôle Lecky's new BBC drama Wild Cherry explores privileged youth and online secrecy with compelling mother-daughter dynamics. Stream now on BBC iPlayer.
Marital book club battle spans six years
For six years, Guardian columnist Tim Dowling has been the only man in his wife's book club. Now she sees her chance to finally remove him. Discover the hilarious marital standoff over literary insights and fine cheeses.
Ex's affair with football mum creates moral dilemma
A woman discovers her ex-husband is having an affair with another football mum and faces the difficult decision of whether to tell the betrayed husband or keep silent.
The Lost Art of Undressing in Modern Intimacy
A new trend reveals the slow death of undressing as foreplay. Experts and young people explain why this sensual ritual is vanishing and why it's crucial to bring it back for better sex.
Neanderthals and Humans Kissed, Oxford Study Finds
Groundbreaking research from the University of Oxford suggests Neanderthals likely kissed both each other and early modern humans, challenging perceptions of ancient relationships.
Cambridge Dictionary's 2025 Word is 'Parasocial'
Cambridge Dictionary names 'parasocial' its 2025 Word of the Year. Explore the rise of one-sided celebrity relationships and their impact on modern society. Learn more now.
Cambridge's 2025 Word of the Year is 'Parasocial'
Cambridge Dictionary names 'parasocial' its 2025 Word of the Year. Discover the signs of these one-sided relationships with celebrities and AI. Read more to learn if you're affected.
Lily Allen: Boyfriends Should Be 'Background' Not Defining
Lily Allen weighs in on viral Vogue debate about 'embarrassing boyfriends', saying women don't need to be defined by partners. Read the celebrity reactions and drama.
Parasocial: Cambridge Dictionary's 2025 Word of the Year
Cambridge Dictionary crowns 'parasocial' its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting the rise of one-sided celebrity relationships and AI friendships. Explore the modern social phenomenon.
MAFS UK 2025 couples: Who is still together?
Discover which Married at First Sight UK 2025 couples are still together after the shocking split of fan favourites Keye and Davide. Get the latest updates on all the couples.
Do Good Fences Really Make Good Neighbours?
The age-old proverb 'good fences make good neighbours' is put under the microscope. Does a strong boundary truly foster better relationships? Share your view.
Secrets of Successful Long-Term Marriages Revealed
Four celebrated couples share their relationship secrets, from Bruce Robinson and Sophie Windham to Roxane Gay and Debbie Millman. Discover how they've built marriages that last decades.
Gina Ford's parenting advice sparks fierce debate
Parenting guru Gina Ford warns prioritising children over partners risks relationships. Writer Polly Hudson passionately disagrees, arguing parental love naturally puts kids first. Read the compelling debate.
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