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Dilemma – my husband or my lover?

Posted February 20th 2012, by Lucy Beresford

I’m married, but I’ve been seeing a man at work off and on for seven years. Four years ago, my husband found out and gave me an ultimatum. I chose to stay with him and tried hard to make our marriage work, but eventually slipped back into a physical relationship with the other man. He’s [...]

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Sally Brampton – Enjoying the now

Posted February 1st 2012, by Sally Brampton

Sally Brampton on why we should enjoy the here and now

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Does love mean never holding back?

Posted January 31st 2012

Anne-Laure Gannac asks whether, in a relationship, it’s always good to talk – or if some things are best left unsaid

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My ex’s partner is too young

Posted January 30th 2012, by Lucy Beresford

My husband and I divorced 10 years ago, and have maintained a friendship for the sake of our children. Our son, who is 24, has just told me his father is seeing a 23-year-old girl. I’m worried that this new development could have a negative effect on the kids (our daughter is 21). I haven’t [...]

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My friend wants space after losing her baby

Posted January 23rd 2012, by Lucy Beresford

My best friend had a miscarriage when she was six months pregnant, and has withdrawn from me completely. I saw her once in the hospital, the day after, but she didn’t return any of my calls, and her husband has asked me to give them some space. It’s been three months now. I have twin [...]

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Dilemma: My husband isn’t interested in sex

Posted January 17th 2012, by Lucy Beresford

I’ve been married for two-and-a-half years to a wonderful man, but over time he’s become less and less interested in sex. Even at first it was quite mechanical; now it’s non-existent. I persuaded him to see a psychosexual counsellor, and he comes back from sessions feeling positive, but he doesn’t discuss things with me and [...]

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