https://pairandbond.com/2026-08-18https://pairandbond.com/share-home.svg https://pairandbond.com/news/embracing-hot-girl-summer/2026-08-18https://pairandbond.com/share-embracing-hot-girl-summer.svgEmbracing a 'Hot Girl Summer' in Middle AgeA writer discovers that having a 'hot girl summer' is not limited to the young and carefree, and finds ways to experience it in her 40s as a single parent-carer. (Source: Psychologies (UK)) https://pairandbond.com/news/eight-red-flags-may/2026-08-18https://pairandbond.com/share-eight-red-flags-may.svgEight Red Flags That May Indicate Your Partner Is Considering an AffairA relationship expert shares eight signs that may suggest your partner is tempted to have an affair, and how to address them. (Source: Psychologies (UK)) https://pairandbond.com/news/self-help-books-helped/2026-08-18https://pairandbond.com/share-self-help-books-helped.svg8 Self-Help Books That Helped One Person Overcome Trauma and Become a TherapistA person who experienced trauma and burnout found solace in self-help books, which ultimately led them to become a therapist. They share eight books that had a significant impact on their mental... https://pairandbond.com/news/dating-budget-reality-check/2026-08-17https://pairandbond.com/share-dating-budget-reality-check.svgDating on a Budget: A Reality Check for Gen Z SinglesA recent trend suggests that young people are forgoing dating due to its high costs, but one writer argues that affordable options exist and that love is worth the risk. https://pairandbond.com/news/dating-terms-digital-age/2026-08-17https://pairandbond.com/share-dating-terms-digital-age.svgDating Terms in the Digital AgeA look at the latest dating trends and whether they are genuine or not. (Source: The Guardian Relationships) https://pairandbond.com/news/understanding-workplace-focus-issues/2026-08-17https://pairandbond.com/share-understanding-workplace-focus-issues.svgUnderstanding Workplace Focus Issues and When to Consider a Career MoveA mindset coach explains that difficulty concentrating at work often stems from either overstimulation or boredom, outlines signs that a role may no longer be fulfilling, and provides five reflective... https://pairandbond.com/news/blind-date-conversation-cut/2026-08-17https://pairandbond.com/share-blind-date-conversation-cut.svgBlind Date: A Conversation Cut Short by a Lack of ComplimentsA recent blind date between Imogen and Andy ended with a mix of laughter and awkward moments, leaving both parties with a lasting impression. (Source: The Guardian Relationships) https://pairandbond.com/news/coercive-control-relationships-hidden-625bb8/2026-08-17https://pairandbond.com/share-coercive-control-relationships-hidden-625bb8.svgCoercive Control in Relationships: A Hidden Form of AbuseA therapist shares a case study of a woman who struggled with disordered eating, only to discover that her partner's controlling behavior was the root cause of her issues. https://pairandbond.com/news/revival-intimacy-marriage-couple-4e8cc3/2026-08-17https://pairandbond.com/share-revival-intimacy-marriage-couple-4e8cc3.svgRevival of Intimacy in Marriage: A Couple's Story of Hormone Replacement TherapyA couple's 33-year marriage has seen a significant improvement in their sex life after one partner started hormone replacement therapy (HRT). (Source: The Guardian Relationships) https://pairandbond.com/news/moment-changed-everything-couple-fcb6db/2026-08-17https://pairandbond.com/share-moment-changed-everything-couple-fcb6db.svgThe Moment That Changed Everything: A Couple's Unwavering CommitmentA heartwarming story of a couple's journey, from a chance meeting in Dublin to a lifelong commitment, highlighting the power of love and determination. (Source: The Guardian Relationships) https://pairandbond.com/news/struggling-rekindle-intimacy-marriage-fa1e4a/2026-08-17https://pairandbond.com/share-struggling-rekindle-intimacy-marriage-fa1e4a.svgStruggling to Rekindle Intimacy in MarriageA 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... https://pairandbond.com/news/public-displays-affection-linked-b2a6cb/2026-08-16https://pairandbond.com/share-public-displays-affection-linked-b2a6cb.svgPublic Displays of Affection Linked to Stronger Relationships, Study FindsA recent study published in the journal Plos One suggests that public displays of affection are associated with higher-quality romantic relationships, contradicting common societal norms. https://pairandbond.com/news/rediscovering-joy-postcard-writing-3c965f/2026-08-16https://pairandbond.com/share-rediscovering-joy-postcard-writing-3c965f.svgRediscovering the Joy of Postcard Writing in Middle AgeA 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. https://pairandbond.com/news/kissing-recession-crisis-intimacy-870c3d/2026-08-16https://pairandbond.com/share-kissing-recession-crisis-intimacy-870c3d.svgThe Kissing Recession: A Crisis of Intimacy in Modern SocietyA 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... https://pairandbond.com/news/should-girlfriend-stop-annotating-9b99ed/2026-08-16https://pairandbond.com/share-should-girlfriend-stop-annotating-9b99ed.svgShould a girlfriend stop annotating her books?A couple's differing opinions on book annotations have sparked a debate about personal space and shared reading experiences. (Source: The Guardian Relationships) https://pairandbond.com/news/when-sex-becomes-glue-f0b544/2026-08-16https://pairandbond.com/share-when-sex-becomes-glue-f0b544.svgWhen Sex Becomes the Glue: How an Older Couple Is Redefining IntimacyPam (69) and Mike (71) reflect on how a two-year hiatus from sex has reshaped their relationship, highlighting the emotional challenges and the search for new ways to stay connected as they age. https://pairandbond.com/news/moment-changed-everything-couple-56c4f2/2026-08-16https://pairandbond.com/share-moment-changed-everything-couple-56c4f2.svgThe Moment That Changed Everything: A Couple's Journey to Lasting LoveA man recounts the moment he knew he had found his soulmate, and how their relationship has endured for nearly two decades. (Source: The Guardian Relationships) https://pairandbond.com/news/blind-date-review-night-ea90c8/2026-08-16https://pairandbond.com/share-blind-date-review-night-ea90c8.svgBlind Date Review: A Night of Connection and DisconnectionA recent blind date between Andrew and Gilli at Grand Pacific in Manchester reveals a night of connection and disconnection. Both participants share their thoughts on the evening, highlighting the... https://pairandbond.com/news/preparing-re-enter-dating-2b15cc/2026-08-16https://pairandbond.com/share-preparing-re-enter-dating-2b15cc.svgPreparing to Re-enter Dating After Years of AbstinenceA reader seeking advice on restarting dating after an eight-year hiatus shares concerns about anxiety, financial insecurity, and cultural differences. Psychotherapist Hannah Jackson-McCamley and... https://pairandbond.com/stages/2026-08-18 https://pairandbond.com/about/ https://pairandbond.com/sources-and-methods/ https://pairandbond.com/corrections/