That awful feeling when you realise you forgot something important.
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Go easy on your friend next time they forget about the plans you made or the favour they promised.
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How perceptions of adultery in British society have changed might surprise you.
The Depp v. Heard trial provides a chance to shine a light on intimate partner violence.
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Intimate partner violence can take many forms – and it doesn’t always fit society’s stereotypes.
Refugees and asylum seekers were forced to live in the open in Cape Town following xenophobic attacks in 2019.
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Despite regular incidents of anti-migrant violence, peaceful and mutually beneficial relationships between South Africans and migrants can and do exist.
New research suggests that for millennials and Generation Z, a lack of rules around love and dating brings both loss and liberation.
People’s opinions about public health orders, mask mandates and vaccination requirements have divided friends.
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Friendships can end for many reasons, like a betrayal of trust or changing circumstances. The pandemic has highlighted fundamental belief differences between people, which has affected relationships.
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You’ve probably heard about those ‘36 questions to find love’. Where did they actually come from and do they work?
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Instead of upskilling women to cope with the harm they risk in dating men, the self-help industry should focus on male behaviour. Women need safety more than they need dating advice.
There are few courses or programs that teach men relationship skills from the perspective of healthy masculinity.
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Healthy relationships have a positive influence on men’s health and mental health. Prioritizing relationship skills for men is one way to approach the global crisis in male suicide.
The older Alana is smitten by Gary in ‘Licorice Pizza.’
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Teen boys who date adult women tend to experience their relationships differently than girls who date older men.
Your genetics may partly explain whether relationship therapy works for you.
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People who had high genetic sensitivity were more likely to see long-term benefit from a relationship help course.
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People – particularly women – take a little longer to fall asleep when they are next to a casual partner or single.
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Getting on well with your work mates will improve your domestic partnership.
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Have you ‘soft’ or ‘hard’ launched your relationship on Instagram yet? The latest trend in love as a marketable commodity.
Being aware of the people you’re meditating with is an integral part of the process.
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People don’t just go on retreat to discover themselves. They also go hoping to find magical connections with others.
Following a partner’s lead in an activity they enjoy can foster growth for you.
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It almost sounds like a paradox, but pairing with the right person can help you grow as an individual as you blend your interests with theirs and learn from their strengths.
Using social media increases our natural tendency to compare ourselves. How does this affect our well-being?
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Comparing ourselves to people who are worse off than we are on social media should make us feel better. The opposite is true.
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With its simple but graphic line drawings and relaxed approach, The Joy of Sex offered a recipe for ‘doing it right’.
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‘Tis the season for summer lovin’. But make sure you’re clear about your expectations.
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Friendship networks shrank during lockdowns. As we re-engage, how do we get our old friends back? And which do we want back?