Pair and Bond

The Guardian Relationships

Staff reporter at Pair and Bond, covering Relationships.

A woman shares her experience of finding solace in nature after the loss of her husband, describing how birds began behaving...
Difficulties

A Newfound Connection with Nature After Loss

A woman shares her experience of finding solace in nature after the loss of her husband, describing how birds began behaving strangely towards her and how it changed her perspective on the natural world.

The Guardian Relationships19 August 2026
A woman shares her concerns about her husband's lack of effort in pleasing her in bed, despite their efforts to improve...
Stages

Struggling to Rekindle Intimacy in Marriage

A woman shares her concerns about her husband's lack of effort in pleasing her in bed, despite their efforts to improve their relationship through couples therapy. She wonders if his past experiences as a lover to multiple women have influenced his behavior in their marriage.

The Guardian Relationships17 August 2026
A writer reflects on how sending and receiving postcards has improved her relationships, attention span, and art skills, and...
Skills

Rediscovering the Joy of Postcard Writing in Middle Age

A writer reflects on how sending and receiving postcards has improved her relationships, attention span, and art skills, and how it has become a meaningful way to connect with others in a digital age.

The Guardian Relationships16 August 2026
A recent survey suggests that a significant number of British adults are kissing less often than they did five years ago...
Skills

The Kissing Recession: A Crisis of Intimacy in Modern Society

A recent survey suggests that a significant number of British adults are kissing less often than they did five years ago, with nearly one in five not having been kissed in over a year. Experts attribute this decline to a combination of factors, including the rise of digital communication, the decline of shared spaces, and shifting gender relations.

The Guardian Relationships16 August 2026