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Reasons not to wait by the phone

Everyone's been there. You've met someone you really fancy, they took your number and now you're waiting for the phone to ring. But should you be doing this?

9 marriage disasters

You feel as if you could kill, but there are still things that should never be said to your partner, unless your suitcase is packed and you've signed a lease elsewhere.

Say these and be dumped

You have ended up on this date and it's not working. She has stars in her eyes and you want to beat a very quick and permanent retreat.

Thanks, but no thanks

You feel a bit flattered at having been asked to go on a date by the new guy in the IT department, but he's not really your type. So how do you say no, nicely?

The benefits of cybersex

There are many benefits to be found in cybersexing that can't be ignored, says a sexologist.

Bad reasons to get married

Are you buckling under the pressure to get married? Will anyone do at this stage? Don't sell yourself short. Look at these ten bad reasons to get married.

Eaten up by jealousy?

When jealousy, especially of a partner, becomes excessive, it is inevitable that problems arise. What can you do about this?

Single? Stop smoking!

For years the media have predicted a grim end for smokers: heart disease, lung cancer, emphysema - and yet people continue lighting up.

Winning a lady's heart

What does it take to win a lady’s heart? A home plastered with berry juice? How about good cologne or good pick-up lines?

Cybersex - is it cheating?

Does the romantic message in the Inbox wreak the same kind of havoc as the lipstick on the collar?

In love and broke?

Have you recently met the love of your life, but your finances are not what they could have been? You would like to show the new person in your life that you really care.