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Why Am I Sad When I Step Into A New Life Stage?

by Melissa Mason

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4 Women On How ‘Red-Pill’ Content Destroyed Their Relationships

Daisy Schofield

My Partner Doesn’t Know My Real Financial Situation

I Love My Job But I Make More Money From My Sugar Daddy

We Stopped Hosting At Home — & Our Friendships Suffered

A common complaint among my friends is that no one throws house parties anymore. Remember those? Music playing at a level that would annoy neighbours, bodi

by Tanyel Mustafa

How Many Times Should You Try Again With An Ex?

I truly believe that most of us will wind up in an on again/off again relationship at some point in our lives. Well, unless you’re lucky enough to fi

by Melissa Mason

What Does It Mean To Be Heteroflexible?

We use a lot of different words to describe people in the LGBTQIA+ community. So many, in fact, that the whole acronym (LGBTQQIP2SAA…) has been nickn

by Kasandra Brabaw

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How Long Should You Wait To Start Following A Date On Social Media?

My girlfriend and I had been hooking up (but not technically dating) for about two months before I started following her on Twitter. I had read all of her

by Kasandra Brabaw

What Is The Point Of Marriage Now, Anyway?

There cannot be a better-known quote about heteronormative relationships between men and women than Jane Austen’s infamous opening to Pride and Prejudice

by Vicky Spratt

As A Black Woman, I Code-Switch To Survive

Growing up, I noticed the way my dad’s strong Nigerian accent would soften and become more anglicised when he spoke to his colleagues over the phone. I w

My “Perfect” Boyfriend Started Choking Me During Sex

Content warning: This article discusses sexual assault and domestic abuse in a way that may be distressing to some readers. My ex-boyfriend was a dream.

12 Readers On The Moment They Knew Their Friendship Was Over

by Sadhbh O'Sullivan

12 R29 Readers On The Moment They Knew Their Relationship Was Over

by Sadhbh O'Sullivan

10 Tips For A Sexy & Drama-Free Threesome

by Sophie Saint Thomas

165 Important Questions To Ask Your Partner At Every Stage Of The...

It’s strange to think that some of the closest people in our lives were once complete strangers. It takes time and work, but navigating the relationship

by Vanna O'Brien

Dating Sucks. So I Quit.

At some point, I stopped calling them dates. That term wasn’t working for me. The word “date” carries with it a waft of romance and excitement that I

by Shani Silver

How I Got Back Into The Dating Game After A Long Hiatus

by Maria Del Russo

These Photos Celebrate The Joy & Intimacy Of Queer Friendship

From the community created between queer Black artists during The Harlem Renaissance in the ’20s and the life-giving friendships between lesbians and the

69 Dirty Things To Whisper In Your Partner’s Ear

by Kasandra Brabaw

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Stop Sitting In The Waiting Room Of Your Own Life

The waiting room at my GP’s surgery is never full. Brown PVC chairs and sofas sit unoccupied while the board at the front flashes with notices for “wel

by Victoria Spratt

I’m A Straight Black Woman Dating A Woman & Labels Are Complicated

It’s not that deep. That’s what I tell myself whenever my pen hesitates over boxes on a form, under the ‘sexual orientation’ section. It’s

“It’s Where I Spend All My Time”: The Joy Of The Women’s Toilets ...

You walk in and there’s red lipstick smears on the mirrors, someone with glittery eye makeup, another in the Damson Madder dress of the season, and chatt

by Tanyel Mustafa

Relationship Advice

What To Say When You Run Into An Old Friend — Besides, “We Should...

When you run into a friend whom you haven’t seen in a while, sometimes the only question you can manage to spit out is, “What are you up to the

Why You Always Overshare About Your Sex Life With Your Friends

When you’re hanging out with your friends, you can go from casually chatting about the weather to delivering a monologue about your last sexual encou

How Do You Work Out What You Really Want In A Relationsh...

Many times, the advice that sex and relationship experts give to anyone who wants to have a great relationship or sex life boils down to one main principle

by Kasandra Brabaw

Eid Celebrations Make Me Feel Lonely In My Mixed-Race Relationship

I never feel as lonely as I do on Eid day. The loneliness began around the age of 19. I was dating my now husband, Jack, and nobody knew except my mum. She

by Humeara Mohamed

Help! I Love My Partner More Than They Love Me

Think of it as a milder subset of unrequited love. It’s not that the person you’re dating straight-up doesn’t like you back. They’r

by Molly Longman

Confrontation Is Key To Long-Lasting Friendships — I’d Know

Last year, a key confrontational moment happened in one of my most treasured friendships: Sat across from one of my best friends, drink in hand, we’d bee

by Tanyel Mustafa

Relationship Advice

Is It Time To Rethink The Word ‘Compromise’?

Compromise is a word you often hear thrown around when describing romantic relationships. In fact, most relationship experts will say that being able to me

by Elizabeth Gulino

If You’re Single, It’s Okay To Be Scared Of Solo Travel

So… fear. For me, fear has always been an order to retreat, to make for safer ground and stay there. It makes me shrink and avoid and feel very small, mi

by Shani Silver

I Simply Love To Put A Little ‘X’ After Everything

In 2024, we live a good deal of our lives on the internet. It influences everything, from what we talk and care about to the minutiae of how we function in

by Lauren O'Neill

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