‘I thought, what the hell have I done?’: the people who moved abroad for love – and regretted it
Emigrating to be with your partner sounds wildly romantic, but what happens when the person is right and the place very much isn’t?
A rush of blood to the penis – and vaginal tenting: what happens to our bodies when we get turned on
Arousal may be spontaneous, or arise in response to sensory stimulation, memory, fantasy or emotional connection. Understanding the difference can help us have better sexual experiences
‘She would pop up in my sexual fantasies’: what happens when you fancy your therapist?
They’re often compassionate good listeners who focus on their clients’ needs – so is it any wonder many patients find themselves with a crush? A writer, who is in exactly this position, talks to people on both sides of the couch
I’m panicking about my new relationship. After my husband’s affair, how can I commit again?
It is reasonable to avoid hurt after such a big betrayal, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith, but don’t mistake isolation for safety
How can we learn from unrequited love?
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Don’t stress, do less: 52 ways to make your life easier in 2026
We asked experts in fields from homes to health to horticulture for advice on tasks we can simply stop doing and problems to take off our worry plates
The truth about the ‘gender care gap’: are men really more likely to abandon their ill wives?
It’s one thing facing a major diagnosis; it’s quite another dealing with your partner pulling away. But does the stereotype match the reality?
‘You are constantly told you are evil’: inside the lives of diagnosed narcissists
Few psychiatric conditions are as stigmatised or as misunderstood as narcissistic personality disorder. Here’s how it can damage careers and relationships – even before prejudice takes its toll
Women cope better when their partner dies. I’ll have to go before him, out of spite
Should your partner be your best friend? After David Mitchell mansplained relationships, I asked my husband and his answer surprised me
My health is declining and I’m worried my husband might not take care of me
Facing illness is scary, especially if you’ve always been the carer and your family don’t seem to see your needs. The first step is sharing how you feel