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De vriend van Hélène heeft nooit zin om te vrijen - Libelle

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A 56-year-old woman, Hélène, grapples with her partner's lack of sexual desire, leading them to seek relationship therapy to rebuild intimacy.

My Future Sister-in-Law Is Skipping My Wedding to Dance at a Football Game. Help! - The New York Times

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A bride-to-be seeks advice on how to handle her future sister-in-law's decision to skip the wedding to dance at a football game.

Cutting off my abusive mother was the best thing I ever did - here's how you can too | Daily Mail Online

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A personal account details the author's experience of severing ties with their abusive mother and offers advice for others facing similar situations.

I moved to Texas to be with a world famous musician I'd only met twice: Here's how my surreal life came crashing down | Daily Mail Online

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A British teacher recounts her whirlwind marriage to a world-famous musician, detailing the initial fairytale romance and its eventual heartbreaking collapse.

Family advice: My brother-in-law just nuked my relationship with my sister with a single text.

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A woman's relationship with her sister is fractured after her brother-in-law reveals a long-hidden betrayal, forcing her to confront past hurts and reconcile with her family.

DEAR JANE: My girlfriend loves her new cosmetic enhancement... but I hate it. And every man I know does too | Daily Mail Online

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A man seeks advice on how to navigate his discomfort with his girlfriend's new nipple piercing, while another letter details a husband's unexpected arousal from his wife's drunken kiss with a friend.

DEAR JANE: I thought I discovered the secret to an amazing sex life... but now my trick has ruined everything | Daily Mail Online

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A woman seeks advice after discovering that her attempt to please her boyfriend by shaving her entire body has led to painful skin irritation and a dilemma over spending savings on laser hair removal.

My husband and I both have lovers. This is the truth about being in an open marriage: DEEPA PAUL | Daily Mail Online

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A woman recounts her experience of being in an open marriage, describing the challenges and rewards of this unconventional relationship structure.

My Friend Won’t Speak to Me After I Blabbed About Her Secret Lover. Help! - The New York Times

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A woman seeks advice after revealing her roommate's secret affair, causing a rift in their friendship and prompting reflection on the ethics of sharing private information.

Family advice: I received a call from a woman I didn't know insisting we meet up. Then she told me something that will destroy my wife.

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A husband grapples with whether to reveal his wife's lover's infidelity and potential involvement in sex parties, questioning whether it will improve or ruin their already unconventional marriage.

'My affair partner used our secret signal on another woman.'

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A woman recounts her affair with her married manager, who subsequently uses their intimate gesture on another woman, leading to the end of their relationship.

BEL MOONEY: How can I live with my old and wrinkled husband? | Daily Mail Online

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A woman grapples with her changing feelings toward her much older husband, while another letter details the devastating loss of a daughter.

Three Ways to Have Better Fights - The Atlantic

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This article explores how to improve communication and conflict resolution in relationships by identifying the type of conversation, controlling oneself, and focusing on the current issue rather than introducing unrelated problems.

Common roadblocks that men face in their male friendships and a road map for getting past them | CNN

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This CNN article explores the challenges men face in forming and maintaining deep friendships, offering insights and advice from an expert on improving male bonds.

Dear Prudence: I mentored a friend's kid for years and now he's paying me back in the rudest way

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A couple seeks advice on how to navigate a strained relationship with their friends' adult children, who inconsistently communicate and utilize their help.

Vibe Shifts - Dan Savage

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This advice column addresses questions from readers about navigating open relationships, addressing relationship issues, and communicating effectively with partners.

Weekend caldo - Dan Savage - Internazionale

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This advice column addresses questions from gay men in relationships, covering topics such as navigating group sex, ending relationships, and dealing with temptations.

I’m Really Dating Myself Here | The New Yorker

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This humorous personal essay explores the joys and challenges of self-love and acceptance, using pop culture references to illustrate the author's unique relationship with themself.

Parenting advice: My ex's son's creepy antics led to our demise. Maybe I should warn the new girlfriend.

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A man recounts his unsettling experiences with his ex-girlfriend's son, prompting him to question whether he should warn her new partner.

Sex advice: My super hot boyfriend is used to his girlfriends liking something specific in bed. Well, I don't!

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A woman seeks advice on how to address her boyfriend's habit of using degrading language during sex, despite her repeated requests to stop.

People assume affairs are fun and filthy but mine was the biggest tragedy of my life

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A man recounts his affair, revealing the emotional turmoil, guilt, and ultimate regret that overshadowed any initial excitement.

How Do I Tell My Old Friend That His New Partner Is a Dud? - The New York Times

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A reader seeks advice on how to navigate a strained friendship due to their friend's new partner's incompatibility with their travel plans.

Relationship advice: I just abandoned my boyfriend at Walmart over the ultimate betrayal.

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A woman recounts abandoning her boyfriend at Walmart after he failed to defend her against an insulting stranger, prompting a discussion about relationship expectations and conflict resolution.

I’m in an open marriage — here’s how it works for us

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Deepa Paul's memoir, "Ask Me How It Works," details her journey into an open marriage, exploring the challenges, joys, and complexities of non-monogamy.

My boyfriend demands we left his father come over anytime he wants, and more advice from dear prudence

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A woman seeks advice on how to navigate her boyfriend's inconsiderate behavior regarding his father's frequent house visits, which disrupts her personal time and violates her introverted nature.

Sex advice: My wife said she didn’t want a sex toy. Then I found her secret.

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A husband discovers his wife's hidden vibrator and seeks advice on how to navigate this unexpected revelation and improve their communication about sex.

Relationship advice: My boyfriend went on a boys' trip. He did exactly what I was afraid he would do.

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A woman seeks advice after discovering suggestive text messages between her boyfriend and another woman following his boys' trip to Costa Rica, grappling with whether to forgive him and stay in the relationship.

Treni persi - Dan Savage - Internazionale

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This advice column addresses two readers' dilemmas: one about a long-term marriage lacking intimacy and the other about supporting a transgender family member.

Code Red - Dan Savage

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A bisexual redhead explores the complexities of being hypersexualized and the challenges of navigating consent in relationships.

Divorce: After my marriage ended, I knew this day would come. I don’t know how to handle it.

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A woman seeks advice on whether to reconnect with her ex-husband nearly two years after a difficult divorce, prompting reflection on the complexities of post-relationship interactions and the allure of revisiting the past.

BRYONY GORDON: Why there's nothing worse than a husband who won't argue back! | Daily Mail Online

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A humorous essay explores the author's frustration with her husband's unwillingness to engage in arguments, contrasting it with George Clooney's claim of a conflict-free marriage.

How To Get Over Breakups and Crushes - by Bentham's Bulldog

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This article offers actionable advice on overcoming unrequited crushes, drawing from the author's personal experience and emphasizing the importance of practical strategies over vague platitudes.

Sex advice: My wife turns me down for sex. Then I can hear her humiliating me from the other room.

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A husband seeks advice after his wife's purchase of a high-end vibrator leads to a decline in intimacy and feelings of competition.

I've been unfaithful to my husband eight times but he doesn't know about my sexual betrayals - here's how I got away with it | Daily Mail Online

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A woman confesses to eight instances of infidelity throughout her 20-year marriage, detailing her methods of concealing her actions and the reasons behind her behavior.

Relationship advice: I just found out my boyfriend is about to propose. I still have a major reservation about him.

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A woman seeks advice on whether to accept a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, given his extensive sexual history in college and the potential for unexpected paternity claims.

Dear James: I Miss Being on Dating Apps - The Atlantic

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A reader grapples with missing the excitement of online dating after finding a serious relationship, while another considers belatedly reimbursing an ex for shipping belongings.

Marriage advice: I got caught having a secret spa day. Now my husband is questioning everything.

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A woman's secret spa day leads to her husband questioning the paternity of their unborn child, highlighting the damaging effects of dishonesty in a marriage.

I show more love than the people I date - The Boston Globe

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A letter writer seeks advice on how to find a romantic partner who reciprocates their action-oriented expressions of love.

How do I get over the devastation of breaking up with my ex?

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A heartbroken individual seeks advice on overcoming the devastation of a breakup, prompting a discussion on the underestimated severity of heartbreak and strategies for recovery.

Dear James: When My Husband Speaks, My Brain Turns to Mush - The Atlantic

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A wife seeks advice on her inability to focus when her husband speaks at length, prompting a humorous and insightful response addressing boredom, communication styles, and the impact of modern life.

Quickies - Dan Savage

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This article features a collection of reader questions about relationships and sex, answered by Dan Savage with advice on communication, non-monogamy, and navigating various sexual scenarios.

Family advice: My sister's hot boyfriend and I love to wrestle. But it's having a strange effect on me.

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A gay man seeks advice on his arousal during playful wrestling with his sister's boyfriend, grappling with the ethical implications of their interactions.

I wrote down all my relationships and why they ended: ‘I cheated’, ‘he cheated’ – The Irish Times

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The author recounts the humorous and poignant experience of detailing past relationships for an Australian partner visa application, revealing personal insights and self-reflection.

I was in a relationship with a narcissist for 23 YEARS... here are the shocking warning signs I ignored | Daily Mail Online

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A woman shares her 23-year experience in a relationship with a narcissist, detailing warning signs she initially ignored and offering insights into recovery and healing.

Sex advice: I invited a guy over to my dorm room to hook up. When I finally saw his face, I couldn't believe who it was.

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A college student seeks advice after a hookup with a dorm mate who turns out to be his friend's boyfriend, leading to unexpected consequences and questions about friendship and future interactions.

I was devastated after I discovered my fiance had cheated on me - but the text I received hours later felt like my heart had been ripped out of my chest: MICHELLE ELMAN | Daily Mail Online

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A woman recounts the devastating experience of losing both her fiancé and a long-term friend, exploring the societal differences in how romantic and platonic relationship endings are perceived.

Marriage advice: My husband played a terrifying prank on me. So I've figured out the perfect way to retaliate.

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A wife seeks advice after her husband's terrifying prank involving a false cancer scare, leading to a month-long sex ban and a discussion on communication in marriage.

My girlfriend's dad helps her with money. Could it be a problem?

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A reader seeks advice on navigating a relationship where his girlfriend receives financial support from her father, prompting questions about class differences and potential complications.

Gaslighting advice: My relationship is being torn apart by dueling therapists.

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A couple's differing opinions on couples therapy, fueled by their individual therapists' advice and their contrasting backgrounds, lead to a stalemate and questions about gaslighting.

Jerked Around - Dan Savage

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Two couples grapple with intimacy issues involving pornography and differing desires for open relationships, seeking advice on how to navigate their conflicts and rebuild healthy connections.

Marriage advice: My wife has a very strict rule for our nights together. I dread it.

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A husband seeks advice on navigating his wife's strict rules for their sex life, which he finds frustrating and unsatisfying.

Marriage advice: My husband freaked out about the reality of having sex after giving birth. Are you kidding me?

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This article addresses multiple reader questions about navigating sexual intimacy challenges within relationships, including post-partum sex, clitoral piercings, and managing differing sexual desires.

Sex advice: My friend wants me to take her virginity. But there's one big thing standing in the way.

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A college student seeks advice on how to politely decline a friend's request for sex, given the friend's awareness of the student's homosexuality.

Marriage advice: My boyfriend wants to follow a special engagement tradition. Not on my watch.

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A woman is conflicted about wearing her boyfriend's grandmother's engagement ring, which she finds unattractive, prompting a discussion about compromise and communication in relationships.

Therapy convinced me to leave my loving husband and find someone 'better'. I soon realised the terrifying truth about dating in my 50s | Daily Mail Online

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A woman's therapy led her to leave her husband, but after experiencing the difficulties of dating in her 50s and rediscovering her husband's love letters, she reconciled with him.

Sex while high advice: My boyfriend thinks it makes sex better. I totally disagree.

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This article offers advice to readers grappling with communication issues in their sex lives, including challenges related to substance use, premature ejaculation, and exploring non-traditional sexual practices.

Gay husband advice: He just came out. What he wants to do next is baffling.

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A wife seeks advice after her husband reveals he's gay and proposes they remain married until their youngest child finishes college, while remaining free to pursue other partners.

Relationship advice: I feel strongly that the sexual part of my life is over. Why won't my wife accept my decision?

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A husband's decreased sex drive due to antidepressants creates conflict with his wife, prompting a discussion on alternative intimacy and relationship adjustments.

Money advice: My husband wants to quit his job. But he has a family to support.

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A wife seeks advice on how to navigate her husband's desire to quit his job despite their financial responsibilities and his apparent depression.

I had great sex with my husband but I left him for another woman: Straight women tell TRACEY COX why they ditched men in midlife - but claim they're NOT lesbians | Daily Mail Online

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The article explores the experiences of straight women who leave their husbands for other women, examining the reasons behind these shifts in relationships and the perspectives of both the women involved and their former husbands.

Marriage advice: For nearly two decades, I've kept a secret from my wife. The guilt is catching up to me.

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A man who has been having multiple affairs for 19 years of his 20-year marriage is grappling with guilt and seeks advice on whether to confess or continue his infidelity.

Wedding advice: My fiancé’s demand for our wedding is going to wound me deeply. Is there any hope for us?

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A woman seeks advice on navigating her fiancé's aversion to traditional wedding ceremonies while grappling with her own past trauma and desire for a public declaration of commitment.

Money advice: My girlfriend wants to quit her bad job before she's found a new role. I don't want her to.

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A couple faces a dilemma when the girlfriend wants to quit her toxic job despite lacking a new one, creating tension between their differing views on financial stability and emotional well-being.

JANA HOCKING: The humiliating text message that made me realize we women must stop a dangerous new sex habit | Daily Mail Online

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A sex columnist recounts receiving messages from women who discovered their partners were cheating and had interacted with her online, prompting a discussion on the ethics and impact of such 'Hey girlie' messages.

Initiating sex advice: I asked my wife to initiate more. She did. Oh, god.

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A husband seeks advice after his wife, upon his request, starts initiating sex more frequently, but he now associates her advances with distress.

The Midults: I have a crush on my friend’s wife

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A man confesses to having intense feelings for his friend's wife and seeks advice on navigating this situation during an upcoming holiday.

My boyfriend's sudden request for a wedding we are both attending has left me confused - is it a red flag? VICKY REYNAL replies | Daily Mail Online

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A woman seeks advice on whether her boyfriend's request to contribute to a wedding gift is a red flag, prompting an expert to analyze the situation and offer communication strategies.

Why do we think relationships require hard work? | Vox

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This article explores the evolving societal view of relationships as requiring 'work', examining its historical context, psychological aspects, and the importance of individual needs and expectations.

Sex advice: My husband is way too into his hobbies. Well, I found one of my own that he's going to hate.

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A woman seeks advice on navigating her marriage after discovering a renewed connection with an old flame and experiencing a lack of intimacy with her husband.

Marriage advice: I thought my husband had sworn off certain sexual urges. Not quite.

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This article addresses multiple reader questions concerning relationship issues, including communication about sexual preferences and boundaries in established and new relationships.

Tiny Love Stories: ‘You Never Call Me Anymore’ - The New York Times

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Four short, poignant personal essays explore different facets of love, family dynamics, and personal growth, showcasing the complexities of human relationships.

Tiny Love Stories: ‘Sex Is Just Sex’ - The New York Times

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Four short stories explore different facets of love and relationships, highlighting themes of non-traditional partnerships, online interactions, familial bonds, and unwavering support during illness.

Tiny Love Stories: ‘An Invitation to His Bed’ - The New York Times

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The New York Times article shares four heartwarming short stories about different kinds of love and support within familial and platonic relationships.

Love Isn’t a Zero-Sum Game - The New York Times

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A personal essay explores the complexities of love and relationships, particularly within the context of an open relationship, challenging the notion of love as a zero-sum game.

Modern Love Podcast: Married to a Deal Breaker - The New York Times

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A couple's enduring relationship is tested by the husband's long-term smoking habit, highlighting the complexities of addiction, compromise, and unwavering commitment.

JANA HOCKING: I experimented with the sex trend my girlfriends are trying... and I was left humiliated | Daily Mail Online

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A woman explores the rising trend of straight women exploring same-sex relationships, examining the motivations behind this phenomenon and its potential consequences.

10 Traits That Make You Unattractive to Good Women

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This article explores ten character traits that deter virtuous women from men, emphasizing the importance of virtue and spiritual growth in attracting a compatible partner.

The Boyfriend Experience - Dan Savage

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This article addresses several reader questions about relationship issues, including navigating a boyfriend's use of a dating app, dealing with a partner's past relationships, and addressing consent concerns in non-monogamous relationships.

Sex advice: My girlfriend wants the same reckless thing when she's drunk. I refuse.

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A man seeks advice on how to address his girlfriend's recurring intoxicated behavior and requests for sex, questioning whether it constitutes a serious issue requiring intervention.

Why at 66 I will NEVER have sex again: LIZ JONES on why she's happily retiring from sex - for good | Daily Mail Online

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A 66-year-old woman shares her decision to abstain from sex, citing negative experiences with men and societal pressures on women's sexuality.

Sexually compatible but physically turned off by your partner.

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A man seeks advice on how to address his attraction to a woman despite his discomfort with her physique, prompting a discussion on body image, societal expectations, and communication in relationships.