Adopting or fostering as a couple
Everything filed under structures in our relationships coverage, the 11 reports filed on it so far.
Couple says open marriage strengthens their long-term bond
A couple with three children explains how ethical non-monogamy has helped them maintain intimacy and see each other as partners, not only co-parents...
Lost number text reconnects couple for lasting relationship
A woman who lost a man's number after a chance meeting later received his text just as she was deactivating her old phone, leading to a long-distance
Carers find intimacy by relinquishing
A couple in their fifties, both with full-time caring responsibilities, describe how scheduled weekly sex and a deliberate surrender of control helps...
Nostalgia anchors modern loneliness
Psychologists explain how nostalgia can boost wellbeing by fostering identity and connection, but warn it becomes unhealthy when used to escape an
Women Face Higher Risks of Partner Violence During Weeks Their Partners Cheat
A study found that women are more likely to experience violence from their intimate partners when their partners are having another sexual partner...
Bedside Battle: Should Partners Swap Sides?
A couple's disagreement over who should sleep on which side of the bed sparks a debate about compromise and comfort in relationships.
Revival of Intimacy in Marriage: A Couple's Story of Hormone Replacement Therapy
A couple's 33-year marriage has seen a significant improvement in their sex life after one partner started hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
The Moment That Changed Everything: A Couple's Unwavering Commitment
A heartwarming story of a couple's journey, from a chance meeting in Dublin to a lifelong commitment, highlighting the power of love and...
Should 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.
The Moment That Changed Everything: A Couple's Journey to Lasting Love
A man recounts the moment he knew he had found his soulmate, and how their relationship has endured for nearly two decades.
When Sex Becomes the Glue: How an Older Couple Is Redefining Intimacy
Pam (69) and Mike (71) reflect on how a two-year hiatus from sex has reshaped their relationship, highlighting the emotional challenges and the...