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How little are the little things that make love sweeter and stronger?

Sweet romance is all about the little things. But how little?Love - the genuine, divinely beautiful version of it that everyone wants so badly - is...

‘I’m worried my thrill-seeking bisexual lover will get bored of me’

Dear ColeenI’m a guy in my 30s and I recently started dating a really exciting woman who I’ve fallen hard for.The thing is, I’m...

For women: 5 types of women men never lose interest in

Not just appearance, women have some qualities that attract men. This attraction binds men to long-term bonds.Is your man never interested in what you...

Why smart women make the dumbest mistakes when it comes to love

Have you ever looked back over your past relationships and said to yourself “What the hell was I thinking?” As you honestly reflect on your past,...

3 surprising flirting tips that will make him crave you

If you’re single, flirting is one of the most important things to keep in your girly pink toolbox, and please don’t stop flirting once he’s become...

Getting married? 5 legal check-lists to know before your wedding

You need to ensure, before you get married, that you have fulfilled all your state’s required marriage requirements before your wedding day.It is required...

Shock as groom hits bride at their wedding [Video]

Viral footage has captured shocking moments a groom angrily hit his bride in the head at their wedding.The incident, which has generated public outcry,...

‘I can’t get over my husband’s affair and I feel like I’m living a lie all the time’

Dear Coleen,My husband of 11 years had a two-month affair with another woman.I genuinely didn’t see it coming and it hit me really...

‘I thought he was Mr Right – but problem is I don’t find him sexually attractive’

Dear Coleen,I got back in touch with a guy I knew some years ago and we’ve been dating for a couple of months now....

How important is sex for women?

For most women, sex plays a vital role in a loving relationship.Sex is certainly healthy and it's an important part of maintaining romantic relationships.While...

‘I finally met my mum after 64 years and I had something I had to tell her’

As the old adage goes, a picture is worth a thousand words – and for pensioner Judy Kenyon, the phrase could not resonate more.There...

Why having a crush at work makes your spouse more attractive

Office crushes. Everybody has one. Whether you’re single or in a committed relationship, there’s always that one person in the office you can’t help having a crush...

She wouldn’t agree to premarital sex, so I cheated on her

Love is infinite. Yet we have set its limits. A crucial one being sexual monogamy. There may be counter cultures of polygamy, open relationships, etc.But for...

Sex Confession: I desired my husband’s best friend

I met my husband’s best friend for the first time on our wedding day. We had exchanged a few pleasantries then. But after almost a year,...

My partner cheated on me with 17 others

I was in a relationship for four years with Kamran. We were the poster couple in college and had to move to different cities to pursue our careers.Because...

How to avoid getting hurt by men in 7 simple steps

I was at a conference, talking to a woman about what I do. She told me about a very smart woman who teaches finance — very...

15 ways to get back into the honeymoon phase of your relationship

“…By the power invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride.”And that’s where the honeymoon phase begins...

Body count: Stop asking your girl for it, you don’t need to know

Women don't police men's body count. Men need to stop taking inventory of theirs.Before explaining why body counts should not be a subject of...

The strange thing that makes you more attractive on a first date

Attraction is a funny thing.The qualities you think make someone the hottest thing on the planet might make your best friend give you some...

Wedding soon? The importance of premarital health checkups

First things first, let us appreciate the utter awkwardness of asking the person you are madly in love with to go for a health...

‘I’ve told my parents I’m gay but I’m anxious about making them meet my lover’

Dear Coleen,I’m a 19-year-old guy and recently came out to my family as gay. They took it well, particularly my mum and dad who...

Here’s what to do when sex was better with your ex than it is with your current partner

When you can’t help but regularly remember that ex who always got you good.Almost everyone is someone else’s ex. What this means is that...

‘I really like dad’s new young girlfriend but mum hates her – it’s so awkward’

I feel stuck in a horrible situation. My parents divorced a few years ago and my dad has since moved in with another woman....

How long does it take to get pregnant after sex? Here’s what to know

You probably know that having unprotected sex can lead to getting pregnant. But how long does it take to get pregnant after sex?We know...

My parents aren’t happy I’m engaged again at 26 having already suffered divorce

I recently got engaged to a guy I’ve been dating for nine months after meeting online.The thing is, my parents and even some of...

How my boyfriend beat me over fufu – Lady pastor shares story [Video]

Founder of Young Minister’s Ministries and Don’t give up foundation, Rev. Dr. Jennifer Donkor, has recounted chilling accounts of how she was brutalized by...

Wedding guest accused of ‘upstaging’ bride, this is why

A wedding guest was accused of "upstaging" the bride when she showed up to the ceremony in an elaborate cream gown that resembles a...

Dear men, here are 5 things women wish you do during s*x

Of course, it can be hard to articulate certain desires, especially if you belong to a demographic society that likes women to keep cute...

In the pursuit of romance: Why girls should pursue the guy

If Daisy Miller taught us anything, it’s that being seduced by tan, chiseled Italian men will lead to you dying of malaria.Lizzie McGuire thought...

Wife refuses to forgive husband who left her side after miscarriage to be with his dying mother

This man went online to ask people whether he is in the wrong for leaving his wife during her miscarriage. While leaving his wife during...

6 signs that you are not ready to get married

So you have been dating for some years and now think that it’s time to get hitched? Well, don’t be in such a rush....

How to make love: 5 things couple should focus on for healthy sexual intimacy

It is always important to balance sexual needs, fantasies and expectations according to each other.Most couples don’t focus on the importance of sexual intimacy...

Tight or loose vag*na: Does it really matter in s*x?

Even though admittedly not all sex involves a vagina, for women and their partners the tightness of the vagina plays a significant role. Before...

My sister killed my fiance and my family wants me to forgive her

A conflicted woman came to Slate’s “Dear Prudence” advice column to ask for advice on forgiving their younger sister.“Dear Prudence” is Slate’s advice section in...

For women: 4 phrases that will drive your man wild in bed

Moan like a wild lady and let him know that you want him more, harder and closer.Men can be turned on not just with...

Why I’m waiting until marriage to have sex for the first time

Waiting until marriage to have sex has been both an unspoken and spoken rule for a long time.Religion, culture or family values have reinforced...

Whenever I’m with my boyfriend, my husband tags along

My boyfriend and I went to the Van Gogh immersive exhibit the other day. There was an almost dizzying feeling the minute we walked in,...

My friend is demanding I take paternity test because his baby looks like me

A man’s friend demanded that he takes a paternity test amidst suspicions that the friend’s daughter might not actually be his. The man shared...

My own mother sent me a breakup letter

The letter arrived today. Although I won’t mark it return to sender, neither will I read the whole thing in one sitting. I’ll take it...

I didn’t love my husband as much once we had kids

“Happy Anniversary, baby,” said my husband in a sing-songy voice. The sunlight was streaming into our room on a perfectly calm Sunday. No alarm bells...