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I feel a lot of affection for a friend at work – could I be in love?

Would you want this to become sexual? If the answer is yes, then think about what might be holding you back

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I expect friends to let me down so I play the victim. How can I stop?

Pessimism can be a form of self-protection, so it might be helpful to reflect on where this pattern started

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After three years of long-distance, my partner and I aren’t sure if we should stay together

These types of relationships can be challenging – you need to have an honest conversation about what you both want

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‘I do – again!’ Why are so many people renewing their marriage vows?

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz are doing it, Guy Ritchie is doing it – and some people are even doing it with a Mary Poppins impersonator to officiate. Here, couples share why they’ve tied the knot for a second time

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Freud Museum faces call for inquiry over bullying and board misconduct claims

Writers and academics urge charities regulator to investigate ‘serious issues’ with London institution

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Dating apps left me suicidal. How can I find love before it’s too late?

Focus on yourself and your own self-worth, and you never know what may follow.

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My partner wants an open relationship, but is also jealous of my friendships with women

You both appear insecure and are cultivating jealousy in each other. You must focus on building trust for the sake of your child

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How to feel the spark (and keep it alive) – from first date to 50th anniversary

Keeping the flame alive with your partner involves more than the odd night out. From eye contact to deep conversation, these expert tips will help flings and feelings to flourish

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Living with my depressed husband is ripping me apart. What can I do?

I have sympathy for him, but I’m concerned by the pressure on you. You deserve to be happy, and cannot do all the emotional work for both of you

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True romance: how to keep the love alive when you fight

Research has found that couples who argue (and get over it) are more likely to stay together than those who avoid conflict. But how can you argue safely?

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‘We could soon see a Jane Austen-style marriage market’: how the housing crisis is turning modern dating on its head

With homes almost beyond reach for all but the luckiest, it’s becoming a truth universally acknowledged that a potential partner’s housing situation has once more begun to have an outsized impact on their romantic suitability

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I’d like my fiance to take my last name – is that too much to ask of him?

Have you talked to him about this? It might be a sign of something else, but either way, discussing and solving it is what marriage is all about

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Never go to bed on an argument … and 19 other relationship ‘rules’ unpicked by experts

Is it wrong to flirt with other people? Do you have to agree on politics? And is it all about sex? Therapists examine the truths and myths of relationship lore

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Tell your partner you love them – not just on Valentine’s Day, but every day

Years as a therapist have taught me that silence ruins relationships, says couple psychotherapist Susanna Abse

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The secret to saving your relationship: eight lessons from a couples therapist

Over three decades Susanna Abse has worked with every kind of couple. She shares what she’s learned on how to stay the distance

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‘It’s like young love with the brakes off’: Bennifer and the couples who get back together

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are back together after 19 years – and they aren’t the only ones. Why do some pairings work better the second time around?

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Falling and staying in love: An interactive workshop with Susanna Abse

Psychoanalytic psychotherapist Susanna Abse leads a fascinating masterclass that examines the truth behind why we fall in love, and what makes it last

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‘The anxiety and distrust will never go away’: how financial infidelity can hurt more than an affair

Whether you lie about how much you owe, how much you earn, how much you spend or what you spend it on, sooner or later your partner will likely find out. And it won’t be pretty

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