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We traveled 10,000 miles across the world to save our marriage

We knew something had to be done. We were walking, my husband and I, along the stretch of shore between the Hermosa and Manhattan...

Make-up sex: Here is why you should have it after a fight

After all the arguments, creating some fireworks of a different kind is the best way to make up.Even the happiest couples have been known...

‘My marriage is a boring sham and now I’m falling for another attractive guy’

Dear ColeenI’ve been married for four years and dated my husband for a year before we tied the knot. I had no doubts at...

My husband takes me for granted but I don’t really mind

I’ve always been super-insecure in relationships. Growing up, I didn’t always have the best role models, so I didn’t know a lot about what...

Dear millennial, can you really afford to be in relationship right now?

You need money as much as you need emotional maturity and intelligence in a relationship and until you can afford these, you probably shouldn't...

Woman weeps as husband dumps her for their maid

A woman has taken to Twitter to reveal that her husband of 10 years left her for the maid.She shared her story in response...

I couldn’t call off my wedding but I never wanted to be married

When grandma wrote me that she’d already bought her airline ticket, I knew I’d have to go through with it. I couldn’t call off...

I didn’t love my wife when we got married

Last week my wife and I celebrated 16 years of marriage. Lots of people gave us “Happy Anniversary” wishes and left comments on our Facebook...

How to have sex: The best tips for men

Men always look for ways to improve their sex games.They want to appear sexy, proficient and incredibly able with their sexual movements and tricks....

Why does he stare at me so intensely? 5 things prolonged eye contact from a guy might mean

If you catch a guy making prolonged eye contact with you, you might wonder: why does he stare at me so intensely?There are a few different...

Ladies: Here’s the best time to ask the ‘what are we’ question

After a while of dating and being together without labels, the need for clarification and clear expression of intent is needed so you know...

‘The thought of sex with my husband makes me cringe so I’d like to try an open marriage’

Dear Coleen,I’m a 40-year-old woman and have been married for 15 years.We’d been together since we were 20 before marrying at 25 and...

If a guy does these 10 things, he doesn’t love you, he’s just settling for you

No one likes to think that the person they love could be settling for them, but it happens every day.You don’t even...

‘I found out that our adopted child was actually my husband’s biological son’

A woman was surprised by how much her adopted son grew to resemble her four biological children, so much so that people would often remark on...

Honeymoon sex: 6 mind-blowing tips to satisfy newlywed sex

You have much to enjoy and look forward to in the months and years ahead as a married couple, but the honeymoon marks the...

5 ways to have more mind-blowing sex in your relationship

Sex sometimes gets monotonous after you have been doing it repeatedly with the same person for a bit.And the effect of this predictability on...

Bride in tears after dream wedding dress comes back dirty from alteration shop

A bride-to-be was left in tears after handing her wedding dress into a local shop to be altered - only for it to come...

What falling in love does to your mind and body

Millions of words have been written over thousands of years about the mysteries of love. Not any more, if Stephanie Cacioppo has her way....

My best friend disappeared from my life without a trace and I’m still trying to find out why

The last email I sent to her was a simple note:Looking for you. That’s all.This is a love story of sorts, but not in...

Dear women, men fake orgasms too: Here’s how

If you think women are the only ones who fake orgasm in the bedroom, think again.Studies have shown that one in four men say...

‘I’m frustrated because my husband and I don’t like the same things in bed’

Dear ColeenI’m worried that my husband and I aren’t sexually compatible, and I’m becoming more and more frustrated.We’ve been together for six years....

My best friend is my brother’s ex and that’s ok

Eight years ago, my brother came over and introduced our family to his friend. I absolutely loved this person. I don’t even remember what...

‘My wife won’t tell me why she wants us to sleep in separate bedrooms’

Dear ColeenMy wife and I have been married for more than 40 years and have two children and three grandchildren.I’ve always felt...

Smart ways to make him last longer in bed

Arriving early on a date is a promising, positive sign that most would appreciate in a partner.But when that date is happening in...

Every man should ejaculate at least 21 times a month to avoid prostate cancer – Study finds

A new study has suggested that every man should ejaculate at least 21 times within a month to avoid prostate cancer.The study looked at...

I’m a gypsy girl – I begged mum and dad to let me marry my boyfriend at 17…but regretted while still at the ceremony

An Irish traveller, who got married at 17, explained that she knew at the ceremony that she regretted her decision.Rosanne's parents didn't want their...

What it’s like to be a prostitute and 10 biggest myths that accompany it

There are many misconceptions about what it’s like to be a prostitute. Although people are fascinated by us, they’re rarely interested in truly understanding...

The truth about prostitution and modeling — How I was asked to sell my body to high-profile men

As a model, I keep finding new disgusting truths within the industry. What I’ve discovered this time left me speechless: Prostitution within the modeling scene.I’m...

Does taking a ‘break’ mean breaking up? Here’s all you need to know

Most people go through the ugly phase of a relationship when they think about ending things, but the moment they actually think about a...

‘I’m expecting a girl – my in-laws won’t accept it and threw baby shower for a boy’

A woman claims to have found herself in a very awkward position with her in-laws after they threw her a baby shower for a...

‘My friend cut me out of her life – then sent me an essay listing all my faults’

It's not unusual for friends to drift apart and stop seeing each other so often, but one woman has been left completely baffled after...

‘I can’t stop crying after he broke off our engagement – I’m utterly heartbroken’

A few weeks ago, my fiance broke off our engagement and I’ve been in a horrible pit of despair ever since then – I’m...

Dear women, here are 5 traits men find highly unattractive in you

It goes both ways, there are plenty of things women do that are unattractive to men, and plenty of things men do that are...

‘My husband called me his housewife – so I embarrassed him in front of his work pals’

When it comes to starting a new job, everyone wants to make a good impression - so when one man invited his new co-workers...

‘I stupidly became over-friendly with a man at work and it nearly blew up my marriage’

Dear Coleen,I stupidly became over-friendly with a man at work and it nearly blew up my marriage.We never actually had sex, but we talked...

My husband gave me sex toys for my 60th birthday…

For my 60th birthday, I received a prescription for Lipitor and a dildo.The Lipitor was expected. My bad cholesterol/LDL had been creeping upward for...

For men: 5 places you shouldn’t touch a woman during sex

While the heat is on, you may think there is no boundary as to what to say or touch, but be careful, you may...

‘I’ve finally pulled a gorgeous barman at my local, but sex is a total let down’

Dear ColeenI’m a woman aged 27 and I’ve fancied this guy who works in my local for a really long time.He’s handsome,...

How to get a shy guy to open up

Shy men are challenging for many women because they don’t make the first move. Shy women in particular are often mystified as to how to get...

Why some women miss their period

Issues regarding missed periods or stopped periods are very common amongst women.Let me first state that not all women have regular periods.If the gap...