Relationships are what makes the world go around. It's why you get dressed up every Friday night, and spend more time than usual on your hair.
Whether it be hooking up for a one night stand, or settling in to something serious, we all need that someone to share our lives with, and hopefully our beds too.
But being in a relationship is hard work. It takes time and effort. It takes dedication and perseverance. And it's very easy to mess up.
You watch TV on Saturdays and braai on Sundays and everything seems to be in order. But is it? Here's how to tell if you're on the way to becoming another divorce statistic.
Moaning, snoring, jealousy, criticism. Take your pick. Here are 12 things no one should ever do to a partner.
Things are generally a lot easier to get into than out of. Are you stuck in a relationship that's basically over?
If you have a loving relationship with someone, you know that sexuality is an important part of that bond. But sometimes, when people get older, they lose sight of that fact.
Would you rather be in an unhappy relationship than be single? Do you compromise your own values to ensure acceptance by others? Do you have a hstory of traumatic relationships?
Women have bigger hang-ups about relationship break-ups right? Maybe not.
When it comes to relationships, we all have 20/20 hindsight. We vow not to choose the same man/woman again or to repeat the same mistakes. So why do we?
Young love can hurt, as a number of studies over the past decade have shown that one teen out of three will be caught up in an abusive dating relationship.
Is flirting good for a relationship? In a committed relationship should there still be space for it?
Do you sometimes find it impossible to understand your partner? You're not alone. Many men feel the same way – as if nothing they do is right.
Last night was wonderful, but you've been down this road before and now you wonder whether the phone is going to ring. There are signs that you shouldn't hold your breath.
The big evening approaches, but somehow you have a feeling things might not work out the way you hoped. So what are the ten worst dating disasters?
Does the romantic message in the Inbox wreak the same kind of havoc as the lipstick on the collar?
It could possibly be one of the most dangerous things you ever do. Failure will lead to consequences beyond your control, and you’ll probably end up looking for a new girlfriend.
The internet has become the dance-floor of the new millennium. Now you don't ask someone for a dance, you read their profile. But which things should make you run like the wind?
Most men will never be good-looking, rich and romantic. That's okay, a few short steps can turn you into the sort of lover that will make your partner overlook these shortcomings.
No one in a long relationship has not sometimes wished they were single again. Often it is just a desire to lie on your bed, alone, while all around you is quiet.
Life can be difficult. Relationships can be difficult. And living with someone day in and day out can sometimes be quite a tribulation.
Would we recognise a healthy relationship if we saw one?
There are some things that will sabotage or damage any relationship, regardless of how well you might think things are going.
There are few things in life that are more devastating than finding out that your spouse or lover has been having an affair. Can a relationship survive something like this?
It's not a happy moment, realising that your relationship is in jeopardy. But if you're going to try to salvage matters, here are some steps you should include in your agenda.
There are millions of women online looking for relationships with men and millions of men like you replying to them. At any one time, a good percentage of them will be lying.
Christmas and New Year have come and gone – and now everyone is left to face the January financial crunch. But finances apart, how's your relationship doing?
Every single relationship has its ups and downs. No one's perfect. But it is so difficult to know when to redouble your efforts to save a relationship or to throw in the towel.
If a person is happy with the sexual aspect of their relationship, they are more likely to feel content with their partner, a new study suggests.
When does a one-night stand become a one-night stand? When the phone does not ring in the next five days?
There you are, on a first dinner date. But be careful, be very careful. There are things you can ask that would scuttle the entire evening.
The difference between blind dates in this millennium and in the last, is that a couple of years ago your date was usually screened by mutual friends.
The media does love to point out the scary aspects of sex. But there are many benefits to be found in cybersexing that can't be ignored.
Summer's not the only hot thing that's around this time of year. There's also romance. And not many will escape the trap of romance – the euphoria of love eventually hits everyone.
Health24's Great South African Sex Survey has revealed that men start younger and get around more.
Can you get a condom on in less than five seconds? Now everyone can. A South African has come up with a revolutionary new condom design that redefines the word, 'quickie'.
