How relationships progress

The ups and downs of life with a partner are familiar to all of us – but do you know why the course of true love rarely runs smoothly?

Problem solving

Do you ignore problems in your relationship, hoping they will go away, or do you pack your bags? Problems needn’t herald the end. They can be an opportunity to change – for the better.

Express your love

Perhaps the most important communications we make in our relationships are those which express to our partner how much we love and value him or her. If we are expressing our love a lot, then it's highly likely that all of our communications with our ...

A sexy New Year’s resolutions

New Year’s resolutions don’t all have to be about giving up the things you enjoy. Instead, opt for a more positive approach and resolve to boost your love life over the coming months with the following resolutions:

Sex tips and treats for long-term couples

Remember when your relationship was full of loaded glances, hours of bed rumpling frivolity, sensual dinners and luxurious baths together? Are you still lucky enough to be in that state? If so, congratulations – and you're a lucky person. If not, the...

Overcoming the fear of intimacy

In a close relationship, sex is safe: you can communicate needs and show your feelings without fear of rejection or ridicule. But many people – it can tend to be men especially – even though they may acknowledge a need for more closeness in their rel...

Independent loving

Maintaining independence in a relationship does not mean leading separate lives. The truly independent couple shares an understanding that allows each person to develop and grow within the framework of the partnership.