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Lesbian Lingo, Explained

by Kasandra Brabaw

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“I Paid Thousands For A Dating Coach — Now I’m Engaged”: Inside The Rise ...

The “You Meet Them Twice” Theory Probably Isn’t Your Love Story

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‘Team Conrad’ Or ‘Team Jeremiah’? Your Choice Might Reflect Your Relationship ...

Do Me A Favour And Stop Sending “Happy Birthday!” Texts In The Gr...

The past might be a foreign country but if you’re an older millennial with a Yahoo email address and a drawer full of trainer socks, the present is no le

by Katy Thompsett

The Hardest Thing About Being Single? Not Saying “Yes”...

“So shall we meet up again soon?” reads a text from a guy. Although I’ve had fun dates with him, he’s been flaky with arranging them, and is either

by Tanyel Mustafa

I’m Single, But I Get All The Romance I Need From My Friendships

For many years, I considered myself to be an awkward loner. And it’s true that I was my own first friend — and an extraordinarily good one, at tha

by Tšhegofatšo Ndabane

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‘It Was A Clean Slate’: The Unexpected Freedom Of Making Ne...

“It was kind of like when you’ve just started dating someone,” Laura, 33, says. “I sometimes freaked out that I was bombarding her with texts a

“Be Mindful”: Chrishell Stause On Why Privacy Around ...

Chrishell Stause is currently experiencing the ups and downs that come with trying to grow a family, but tells Refinery29 Australia that she is staying pos

by Chantelle Schmidt

“He’s Now My Seafood Hookup”: 5 Women On How Th...

by Tanyel Mustafa

My Life Is Exactly What I Wanted, So Why Am I Grieving What Came ...

When we’re young, we often have a “life plan”. I’ll get married at 25. I’ll have a baby at 30. I’ll land my dream job somewhere in between. Onc

by Melissa Mason

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

Kelsey, age 28, had a long-standing crush on Peter* when they were at high school together, but she’d never thought he’d be interested in her romantica

by Daisy Schofield

My Partner Doesn’t Know My Real Financial Situation

“You’re secretive about your savings.” This is what Emily’s* partner says to her when the subject of money comes up. They’ve never asked dire

by Tanyel Mustafa

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

You wouldn’t be reading this unless David*, my sugar daddy, was putting £2,000 (around $4,164) directly into my bank account every month. I’m 32 and I

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

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

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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

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

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