Midlife 'Situationship': Choosing Love Without Merging Lives
Natasha Ginnivan, after two marriages, finds fulfilment in a committed 'situationship' with separate homes and finances. Explore the rise of non-traditional partnerships for the over-50s.
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January 5th: UK's 'Riskiest Day' for Relationships
January 5th is dubbed the riskiest day for UK relationships, with a 38% spike in infidelity site sign-ups and a surge in divorce enquiries. Experts explain the post-Christmas clarity that leads to major decisions.
Couple's 50-year intimacy secret at age 73
Valerie and Max, both 73, share how their sex life is more fulfilling than ever after five decades together, offering tips on intimacy in later years. Discover their story.
One Small Change To Strengthen Your Marriage In 2026
A couples therapist reveals the single, powerful shift in self-awareness that can transform your relationship this year. Discover the simple step you can take now.
The Hidden Link in 2025's Celebrity Splits
From Katy Perry to Sydney Sweeney, 2025's celebrity breakups reveal a startling trend about fame and power dynamics. Experts explain why success gaps can shatter relationships.
Doctor-Comedian's Rant Against Morning Commute PDAs
Stand-up comedian and doctor Michael Akadiri declares war on public displays of affection during the morning rush. Discover why he believes it's a crime worse than Monopoly.
13 Essential Sex Lessons From 20 Years of Advice
As The Guardian's Sexual Healing column ends, its writer shares key insights on desire, normality, and intimacy learned from two decades of answering readers' questions. Discover what has changed and what remains the same.
Secrets to a great sex life and keeping intimacy alive
Expert therapists reveal how to maintain a fulfilling sex life through life's stages, from child-rearing to empty nests. Learn why scheduling intimacy and embracing novelty are key.
Long-distance dating heartbreak: The brutal clarification
A man's journey from a Grindr connection to a devastating long-distance breakup in LA reveals the painful realities of mismatched expectations in modern queer relationships. Read his story.
AI Relationships: Potential Benefits and Dangers Explored
Could AI companions combat loneliness and aid therapy? New research suggests potential, but experts warn of risks from unregulated, for-profit platforms. Discover the nuanced debate.
From Online Chat to 20 Summers: A Love Story
Philip Channells recounts the instant connection with Sean that began online in 2005, defied distance, and has flourished for two decades. Discover the moment he knew.
Teachers trained to tackle misogyny in boys
A new £20m government strategy aims to halve violence against women and girls. Teachers will be trained to spot early signs of misogyny and teach about healthy relationships.
New £20m strategy trains teachers to spot misogyny in boys
The government unveils a £20m package to train teachers in identifying early signs of misogyny and teaching healthy relationships, aiming to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.
Schools to teach healthy relationships to tackle misogyny
All secondary schools in England will teach about healthy relationships and consent as part of a £20m government strategy aiming to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.
Schools to teach healthy relationships to stop abuse
The government announces a new strategy, backed by £20 million, mandating healthy relationship lessons in all secondary schools in England to tackle misogyny and prevent violence against women and girls.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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