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Sam and I have had an on and off relationship for three years, going back into High school. I swear when the odds seemed against our relationship, we became so much closer. We used to walk all night with each other, when one of us was in a bad situation; we were there for each [...]
Oh where do I start? This is something I am not proud of and I guess it’s my dirty little secret. My ex partner and I had a lot of wrong things in our relationship, but we had two children together so I thought well this is my life , oh how wrong was [...]
When I reveal that I met my husband Matt online, people automatically assume that I had joined an online dating site. The truth is I met Matt on a free music downloading site. I have so many friends who are members of online dating sites and some have gone on to find partners and fall in love. [...]
I got into a relationship at 16 years old with a family friend that I had a crush on since primary school, he was the best boyfriend ever. He would spoil me and we would spend all day together. We moved into together. We renovated everything, bought furniture together, got a puppy. I started a [...]
Dear Supermum I think I have a thing for the school bus driver. We are always picking on each other. He says I moan too much which I do but just because he says that to me I call him an old git as he is 13 years older than me. We know how [...]
I cancelled my wedding 2 months before the big day as I didn’t love my partner as much as I thought I did. He was jilted at the alter and I don’t regret the choice I made. We are still living together because of money issues which make things hard; however we have vowed to stay friends for [...]
Are you thinking about taking the next step in your relationship? No, not that one. A slightly smaller step – moving in together. While you are dating it can often feel like playing house if you spend a lot of time together, but you are ready for the real deal? There are a lot [...]
I feel the need to add the ‘healthy’ right there in the title, because I understand the rage of some scorned women let loose on Google. Anyone who’s ever been cheated on knows the pain that betrayal can inflict. But this is a healthy woman’s guide to getting her own back; no running him over, [...]
Jessica Biel, long regarded as one of the most stylish women in Hollywood, has let her fans into the secret of her style – she lets her boyfriend, actor Justin Timberlake, take responsibility for what she wears. “He is fearless in choices,” the Total Recall actress states. “I’ll be honest; he has a better [...]
Electronic Challenges of Divorce Divorce has many, many pros and cons. I suppose where the balance tips depends on the role you play in the divorce – divorcer or divorcee. As a divorcer, I expected a number of new and difficult challenges: finding a job after not working for three years, adjusting my lifestyle, finding [...]
It isn’t always clear what is expected of us in relationships and often we give what we would like to receive, rather than what the other person actually wants or needs. These seven things are what I have come to realise, over many years working with couples, that most men want from their relationships. 1. [...]
Sometimes relationships get confused and painful because we simply don’t understand what is expected of us. From many years’ experience of talking to people about their relationships, these are some general observations I have made about what women want from men. 1. Attention It sounds obvious but it’s true: generally, women want a man’s undivided [...]
I have been married twice now, yes I love wedding cake and the presents. But is marriage right for everyone? Are you the kind of person who can imagine spending the rest of your life with that one same person? Matt & I have been married a year in June and the day was amazing, [...]
I was always the loud confident one at school, always kissing different boys. When I left school I stopped all that and worked away from my home town. When I turned 18 I could go in to town clubbing drinking, getting totally wasted, I lost my virginity at 18 which I still think is pretty [...]
Mother-in-laws have got a bad reputation. Endless jokes are made about them being bossy, obnoxious and downright rude. Below we take a look at a few characters from the world of TV and film that haven’t exactly challenged this stereotype. It does make for good comedy though! Marie Barone (Everybody Loves Raymond) Ray’s mother Marie [...]
Getting married is easy. You organise it all and then turn up and say a few words and you’re done. A marriage proposal on the other hand you do all on your own. You have to build up the courage, assuming you are sure she’s the one; and you have to get a ring of [...]
Don’t want to have an everyday bridal shower? That’s okay, most brides don’t. Today’s bride doesn’t have to settle for cucumber sandwiches and tea (unless of course, that’s what she wants, and then it’s perfectly lovely). There are loads of fun ideas for your bridal shower that the bride and your gal pals will enjoy. [...]
This is a struggle that is all too common among married couples. How do you give the children the time they need, maintain a household, work, and still have a good marriage? Creating a balance is crucial if you want your marriage and home life to be a success. Below are 10 ways that you [...]
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