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Relationships

How to have a conversation with someone who is experiencing domestic violence.

by Belinda Jepsen

'When my marriage ended, I hired a male escort. We ended up moving in together.'

'My son died when he was 8. His final words changed the course of my entire life.'

Gypsy Rose Blanchard was sent hundreds of letters while in prison. She's dated two of her pen pals.

'I suspected my boyfriend was cheating. Then I found him in an online group exposing his double life.'

'I found the perfect formula for knowing whether you can bring a date to an event.'

The women falling in love with women later in life.

For 10 years, Keri was saying a 'long goodbye' to her mum.

18 women on the final straw in their relationship.

HOROSCOPES: Get out of your comfort zone this week, Taurus.

'As I tried to leave my abusive partner, I discovered multiple women had AVOs against him.'

'I turned a guy down for a date. Years later, he sent me a chilling message.'

'My dad was "absent" for 20 years of my life. I only just found out why.'

Rowan is raising a baby with her two wives.

HOROSCOPES: It's all eyes on you this week, Taurus.

'What I've learned about love after marrying 1,000 couples.'

'Unequal treatment among siblings.' 5 not so obvious tactics narcissists use.

Calling someone your 'girlfriend' is officially cancelled.

Cassandra Green

'I was cheating on my husband when I fell pregnant. The decision I made was heartbreaking.'

'I can pinpoint the moment I should've called it.' 17 women on getting back together with an ex.

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Sex

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'I accidentally had a foursome with my best friend.'

'The one sex act I always make my partner pay me for.'

'My husband and I were bored with our sex life. So we started having foursomes.'

'I asked my boyfriend for an open relationship so I could sleep with women.'

'I had never masturbated until I was 43. Now, I can't stop.'

'My husband has become kinkier than ever.'

Here's how to work out if you're a little bit gay.

'How my second date turned into an orgy.'

'We focused so hard on getting pregnant, we forgot how to have sex.'

Debunking the 'winning sperm'.

SEX DIARIES: I have sex with a school dad after drop off every morning.

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The secrets of lesbian sex. (And no, it's not like every porn movie you've seen.)

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'I'm a lesbian. But for years, I was hopelessly addicted to men.'

What women wish men knew about sex.

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Calling someone your 'girlfriend' is officially cancelled.

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Couples

'I found the perfect formula for knowing whether you can bring a date to an event.'

The women falling in love with women later in life.

18 women on the final straw in their relationship.

'What I've learned about love after marrying 1,000 couples.'

'I can pinpoint the moment I should've called it.' 17 women on getting back together with an ex.

35 women on what they did with their rings after their divorce.

40 women on the specific moment they knew they were going to break up with their partner.

'I went out for a drink with another man. I came home to an open marriage.'

Molly Roden Winter

If you're considering divorce, ask these 7 questions first.

'This 5-second relationship hack keeps my long-term relationship alive.'

DIVORCE DIARIES: 'My husband is threatening to take the kids if I leave him.'

Dr Gabrielle Morrissey

What is a Dark Empath, and could you spot one?

Maddy thought insurance would give her protection from her abusive partner. It made it worse.

Catherine Fitzpatrick

'I happily agreed to an open relationship. Then my boyfriend told me about his "favourite girl".'

There are 6 types of arguers, you should avoid number 3 completely.

ASK HOLLY: 'My boyfriend's ex stays over at his house. Can I ban it?'

Holly Wainwright

OPINION: 'Jack's behaviour on MAFS is textbook. And we've all been there.'

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Are we are hardwired to cheat after 7 years?

Married but dating other people: Meet the couples re-defining modern marriage.

Your response to 'bids' could make or break your relationship.

Jenny made friends with Sally at the school gates. Then things took a sinister turn.

'I reconnected with a man I had an affair with 20 years ago. I wonder if it was worth all the pain.'

At 13, Harrison's stepmother coerced him into thinking they were in a 'relationship'.

"Our sun will be out very soon." These ANZAC soldiers' love letters are giving us all the feels.

'I make $250,000 a month. When my friends found out, everything changed.'

Shannen Findlay

'I got an AVO out against my ex. Then he went and hurt someone else.'

Would you be happy as a long-term single? The answer may depend on your attachment style.

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'After my husband died, I fell in love with his best friend. My former in laws refuse to speak to me.'

What you need to know about AVOs and whether they actually work.

Why women are embracing the 4B movement.

'My dad disowned me when I became a sex worker. Then he found out how much money I make.'

Shannen Findlay

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'I'm famous for being fat. This is what I want you to know.'

Shannen Findlay

'I was trafficked for sex as a minor. I didn't realise until I was 34.'

Caroline suffered a traumatic brain injury. It was a year before she even knew she'd had an accident.

'My husband is everyone’s favourite guy. Behind closed doors, he’s my worst nightmare.'

The three month dating rule is going viral. It’s because it works.

'My husband earns $200K a year. My weekly allowance is $200.'

30 years ago, Marian Keyes met the love of her life. Then she entered rehab.

'5 years ago, I had a trivial argument with my siblings. It ended up exposing a family secret.'

35 women on what they did with their rings after their divorce.

Why the viral 'black cat vs golden retriever' relationship theory works.

'After 15 years together, my husband died. Then our entire marriage unravelled.'

At 17, Fletcher was bike riding with mates. An accident changed his life in an instant.

40 women on the specific moment they knew they were going to break up with their partner.

HOROSCOPES: Time to heal from the past, Aries.

'My mum's still alive, but the mum I knew is gone.'

Sarah Joy shared her 'Amish' life on TikTok. Now she's being called a fraud.

Vic is a psychopath. This is exactly how her brain works.

'I'm about to be bridesmaid for my friend. But I've been keeping her fiancé’s secret for 10 years.'

'I went out for a drink with another man. I came home to an open marriage.'

Molly Roden Winter

'I was being relentlessly trolled online. Turns out the culprit was living under my roof.'

'Joe Rogan is ruining my marriage.'

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'My partner died in an accident. Then I discovered his secret wealth.'

HOROSCOPES: Stay patient and open, Aries. The pieces will fall into place.

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'I was forced to quit my job when my boss became obsessed with me.'

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