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Health, happiness … and romance? How running could help you find love

It’s a well trodden fact that running with other people is good for camaraderie, safety and our physical and mental wellbeing – but now it seems it’s fertile ground for dating

My boyfriend finds menstruation unappealing – and I feel rejected every month

It’s the first time I’ve been involved with a man who has this outlook and I’m finding it difficult to navigate

‘Narcissists – only more devious’: the truth about dark empaths

They seem sensitive and caring – but really they just want to manipulate you. So how do you recognise the danger signs?

I haven’t had sex with my husband for three years – and I’m ready to look elsewhere

It’s not that I want anyone else, but I just can’t wait. I really miss the fabulous sex life we used to have together

I keep crying after sex – and I have no idea why

I don’t necessarily feel sad after being intimate with my partner – I just feel so many things. Why does this keep happening?

We’re living in the era of ‘main character syndrome’. But what if we’re just not that important?

A little self-awareness isn’t a bad thing, but the advice of Jemima Kirke is right – we might be thinking about ourselves too much, says author Róisín Lanigan

Face your anger and let it out. It’s the only way to stay healthy

More than sadness, hatred or grief, rage is something that we shut away or flee. That endangers our relationships, our happiness – and our safety

‘I can only love 100% or 0%’: Chris Packham on navigating a neurodiverse relationship

The naturalist and his neurotypical partner – and other couples with ADHD and autism – open up about how they have learned to love and be loved

Avoid noise, play mini golf, cast your net wide: Ellie Middleton’s neurodivergent dating guide

From making small talk to missing social cues, the road to romance can be rocky for those with ADHD and autism. Here are some tips for how to navigate it

‘I often say the journey time is longer’: how to make sex after 50 work for you

Many people’s sex lives can dip in middle age – and tiredness is a real passion killer. But there are simple things that can make a difference

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