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I Lost My Partner To 'Red-Pill' Thinking

by Daisy Schofield

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We Called Off Our Engagements — & Celebrated It

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

Without Community, Who Is Setting Up Single Black Women?

Dontaira Terrell

Is Your Situationship Draining You? End It (For Good This Time)

Forget spring cleaning your wardrobe, spring clean your dating life. There’s never been a better time to end it with your situationship: Spring is here,

by Tanyel Mustafa

My Mum Was A Mystery To Me Until Gossip Brought Us Closer

“She married that old man for money,” my mum said so calmly I nearly choked on my bagel—both from the shade and trying not to laugh. My mum i

by Susan Akyeampong

Bridgerton Season 4: Where Will We Find The Mondrichs & L...

In The Bridgerton cinematic universe, Will and Alice Mondrich’s journey continues to stand out as one of the romantic drama series’ most grounded a

by Dontaira Terrell

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I Went To 5 Singles Events & It Gave Me Hope

I’m single and have been for so long, it feels like a core part of my identity. When the right man comes along, it’s going to be an adjustment. But it

by Tanyel Mustafa

Time Doesn’t Matter In Friendships — My Best Friends Came L...

This Women’s History Month and beyond, we’re celebrating the people who have our back: the day ones, the real ones, the plus ones. They are: The One(s)

by Tanyel Mustafa

I’ve Always Befriended My Neighbours In A Big City

This Women’s History Month and beyond, we’re celebrating the people who have our back: the day ones, the real ones, the plus ones. They are: The One(s)

Are ‘Love Personality’ Tests Just Another Way To Over...

There was a period in the 2010s when personality quizzes were inescapable. Like One Direction’s boppy tunes, their presence was widespread. Pottermore’

You’re Thinking About Yourself Too Much

Last year, actor Jemima Kirke did a Q&A on her Instagram stories. I always enjoy them because Kirke is blunt and hilarious in equal measure. But her re

by Victoria Spratt

“But Then I Met Cara”: Women On Finding Love While Chronically Ill

“Initially I felt responsible for my last breakup, as it happened when I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia,” says Chloe Bennet, 34, from Florida, US, who

by Tanyel Mustafa

I’m A 30-Year-Old Black Woman With No Dating Experience — &...

I was 19 when I first learned that, for some, there is a deadline for single women to meet someone and settle down — and it is well before 30 years old.

by Angela Kahuru

I’m Adopting The “Let Them” Theory To Change My Life

Five years ago, at a friend’s house party, I ended up in conversation with a woman I had never met before. It was surface-level small talk: work, dating,

by Maybelle Morgan

The Night Out Is Dead — & It’s Killing My Dating Life

I read something recently that brought a tear to my eye. Earlier this month The Guardian ran a piece titled “‘By 8pm it is time to head home’: whatev

by Kelly Washington

Do You Ask For Their Star Sign Before A Date? You’re Not Alone

When Sofia, 34, who did not want to share her full name, swiped right on a new match on Bumble earlier this year, she hoped she was onto a winner. “He so

Don’t Get Fly Trapped By Your Ex’s Text This Holiday Season

You’re well rested, full of cheese and crackers, tired of your uncle’s jokes and a little bored of all the holiday films. Ping! Suddenly, disturbin

by Tanyel Mustafa

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

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Friendships Deserve Anniversary Trips Too — I Should Know

One year, five years, 10; silver, gold and diamond anniversaries. It’s normal to celebrate how long we’ve been with our partners but our friendships ra

by Lauren Potts

“She Saved My Life”: 5 Women On Learning To Reach Out...

by Tanyel Mustafa

Is Love Is Blind Star Tyler Lying To Ashley About His Kids...

As Netflix’s Love Is Blind swiftly comes to an end, it’s safe to say that Season 7 has been one of the most cringe-worthy seasons yet. Each epi

What If We Told You That Your Icks Say More About You Than Them?

“Men chasing after ping pong balls! It’s so embarrassing for everyone involved.” This is just one of the answers that dropped into my inbox after I a

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 directly into my bank account every month. I’m 32 and I’ve been in a

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

by Tanyel Mustafa

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’m Abstinent For My Faith But I Can’t Stop Thinking ...

I came to the unsettling realisation that the Christian girls I grew up with were rarely taught about sex, sexuality, or even our own bodies. In fact, of a

Are We Humiliating Women When We Out Their Cheating Partners Publ...

Everyone loves a bit of juice. No one wants to be the subject of gossip, sure, but we’d be lying if we said we didn’t feel the slightest bit of intrigu

by Tanyel Mustafa

The Breakup Algorithm: Is It Harder Than Ever To Recover From Hea...

When my seven-year relationship ended recently, there were certain rites of passage that I’d anticipated: a renewed interest in fitness, dissecting depre

12 Women On Their Last Breakup Before They Met ‘The One’

by Maybelle Morgan

“We Haven’t Spoken Since”: 17 People On The Sting Of Their Worst ...

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