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It's lovely to be in love, but falling out of love is decidedly less lovely. Coming to the realisation that you're no longer in love with your boyfriend/girlfriend can be a gut-wrenching thing, particularly if you've been together for any length of time. What's worse, though - and crueller by…
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Organising a wedding these days is tough. How can you plan a wedding that's traditional yet unique at the same time? The thing about weddings is that it's hard to cater to everybody's tastes. But a Norwegian couple have managed to strike a perfect balance between the orthodox and unconventional,…
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When it comes to cheating on a partner, there's normally a big reason behind it, with "I was bored of our sex life", "I wanted to break up with them, but didn't know how", and "I was flattered by a hottie in my office" sentences likely to come out of…
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Would you ever consider giving up your current job in favour of working in the sex industry? Most people would probably answer "no" - without even thinking about the question. But as it turns out, being a professional dominatrix isn't that bad a life; at least, according to former dom…
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We've all had missed connections. You meet someone you like, and you forget to ask for their number. Or you enter the number incorrectly. Or you lose your phone before the night is over. It's frustrating because you keep wondering, did you miss out on an amazing relationship? Was that…
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Any new bride out there knows that one of the biggest parts of planning a wedding is choosing who's going to be lucky enough to be a bridesmaid. It's often a pretty competitive role as well, as people fight to have the privilege of being an important part of the…
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One of the biggest issues in dating, I find, is the actual cost. All those dinner dates, drinks, movie tickets and outings inevitably put quite a strain on your budget. Even being with the potential love of your life can be spoiled by a particularly hefty cheque right at the…
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A wedding day is essentially an exercise in impossible levels of expectation. Forced fun is difficult to navigate at the best of times, but when you're trying to live up to the pressure of having the best day of your life, the odds are stacked very much against you. Quite apart from…
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Dating has always been a tricky game; but even in the twenty-first century, with its myriad dating apps and online match-making services that purport to make whole thing easier, it's still far from easy to find 'the one'. Of course, you can use Tinder if you're just interested in getting…
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Oh, to be young and to feel love's keen sting. Unfortunately, heartbreak is a part of love, and some of us are unluckier than others in our pursuit of something meaningful in a romantic context. Breakups happen; people move on, hurt, jaded and perhaps a little more cynical than they…
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When we think of cheating, we typically associate the notion with some kind of steamy love affair; brief encounters in dingy motel rooms, furtive glances across the dancefloor at company parties. However, there are many different aspects to cheating, and what one person might consider an act of infidelity, another…
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Unless you've really struck gold, first dates tend to be rather unpleasant experiences. Far from being the dimly lit romantic encounters that you see on the big screen, the majority of cases only result in reminding you of just how many people there are that you don't click with. But, we live to…
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People who tell us to practice self-care often tell us to learn to love ourselves; but to be honest, they don't mean it literally. Oh sure, it's good to take the time out to boost your own self-esteem. But I think people would draw the line at having a relationship…
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I don't know about you guys, but I feel like it's going to be a long time before I can properly envision becoming a father. While I think I've got the raw tools for the job and a hundred years ago men my age would be at their prime for…
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With plenty of swiping apps, horror stories and the long spectre of heartbreak looming large over every romantic rendezvous, finding someone with whom to spend your life is a terrifying and stressful thing in this day and age. With so many social hurdles and obstacles to navigate and more choice…
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Could you imagine a life where you're paid to treat a rich businessman like a panting little puppy? Could you get rich quick flicking cigarette ash into his open mouth? Do you have the stones to stamp your boot-heel on a client's face? For most people, the answer would either…
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Got a hot date coming up with someone you've fancied for quite a while now? I hate to be that guy... but chances are that you could blow it depending on where you pick to go on your first date. First impressions are everything, and no matter how much banter…
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For some reason, people find twins interesting. Whether it's wondering if they can read each other's thoughts, or ogling at their physical similarities, there's something strangely fascinating about them. Some twins have used this unique power to their advantage and have created business ventures together, using their visibility as twins to…
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