Couples are healthier, wealthier… and less trim

Research consistently shows that marriage and long-term relationships are good for your physical, mental and financial health

I don’t want a baby but like the idea of having an adult child

Can I have one with a surrogate, get a nanny and my partner to bring the child up and play the role of the ‘traditional man’ until it is older?

Ask Alanis Morissette: I have no friends – what’s wrong with me?

Compatibility, especially in adulthood, is a subtle, fragile and sometimes complicated thing

Will having herpes affect my sex life and ability to have children?

I’ve just been diagnosed and I don’t know what to expect in the future

Being open with your family can be a tricky business

Everyone from psychotherapists to chatshow hosts think talking things over solves everything. I’m not so sure

Your friends are having kids, and you’re lonely. Could a friendship app help?

Britain is a nation full of loneliness. We use the internet to buy food, track our periods and get dates, so why not use it to find new mates?

Is having no social life as bad for you as smoking?

Relationships with friends and family reduce the risk of disease at every stage of life, says a new study. So should we all be getting out more?

My husband’s bad breath is affecting our intimacy

It seems to be getting worse and persists even after he brushes his teeth. How do I talk to him about this?

Look into my eyes: can 10 minutes of staring make you hallucinate?

Gaze adoringly at your loved one, and they will soon look deformed, monstrous or like your mother, according to a study. One writer puts it to the test

I am almost repulsed by my husband’s attempts at lovemaking

I’ve told him how I feel, and he has done everything in his power to get us back on track. But now the problem is me