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Finding a potential new partner and building a new relationship can feel daunting as a single mum with so many plates to spin. But it is possible. See our professional and experienced-based articles to pursue romantic connections and create fulfilling relationships.

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Friends with benefits: 10 Rules to make it work

Does having a friend with benefits (FWB) appeal to you? A friend-with-benefits relationship is simply a relationship with a good friend, with whom you enjoy sex without the commitment of a conventional relationship. Simple. Or is it? The idea of...

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Gaslighting: How to spot it and stop it

If you’ve been anywhere in, around or even observing the dating scene, you’ve probably heard the term “gaslighting”. You may even be wondering if it has, or is, happening to you. But amongst the never-ending juggle of life as a...

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The thing narcissists do that you don’t notice till you go insane

Have you ever told someone that you needed comfort, but somehow during the conversation, you ended up supporting and reassuring the other person, and you walked away feeling even worse than before? There’s a reason why this happens, and it’s...

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Recover from a narcissistic relationship

How to recover from a narcissistic relationship. Every break-up is hard, but recovering from a relationship with a narcissist when kids are involved, is harder still. You will likely feel broken, crazy and emotionally drained. But you CAN regain your...

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Learning to let go of the wrong relationship

Not all relationships are right for us. Or perhaps they were once right, but have run their course, and no longer are. There are many reasons why we stay in a wrong relationship. And these reasons can make it hard...

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Understanding the biology around your breakup

We’ve all had ‘that’ horrible breakup. You know the one which literally puts your life on standstill? Even the seemingly strongest of women can be floored by a lost love. How we heal, learn and ultimately move-in is incredibly important....