It can feel difficult to make room for love in your life when you’re laser-focused on achieving your goals — but it’s not impossible, argues Beth McColl
Jan 16, 2026
From a round-up of red flag books to a deep dive on the rise of Bonnie Blue, here are the best stories on sex, love and relationships that we published this year
Dec 30, 2025
From performative males to performative hobbies and even accessories, now everything is under the microscope for being inauthentic
Dec 16, 2025
From intelligence gaps to ‘shrekking’, why do we suddenly care so much about the difference in our own – and each other’s – relationships?
Dec 10, 2025
Beth McColl explores how to navigate a relationship when your partner’s salary is very different to your own
Dec 05, 2025
A new survey published today reveals that the majority of UK men believe women expect too much of men in relationships, while over a third of young men believe they are unlovable
Nov 14, 2025
‘I just love showing my man love’: In a nonchalant era of dating, the appeal of the beloved internet couple is that they are unabashedly smitten with each other
Nov 11, 2025
‘Nothing is safe anymore’: To some, the once-pure display of intimacy is now a tell-tale sign that ghosting is imminent, and a cultural indicator of the modern-day dating climate
Nov 07, 2025
Being autistic and having ADHD made dating feel ‘fraught and confusing’ for Beth McColl – until she acknowledged her needs. Here, she unpacks her best tips for dating when you’re neurodiverse
Nov 05, 2025
For progressive Gen Z women, dating men is becoming increasingly fraught
Nov 04, 2025
A new dating app ‘Amata’ offers an alternative to endless swiping – but its solution of giving AI matchmakers control of our love lives feels much bleaker
Oct 27, 2025
‘Reaching for his hand felt like a bigger deal than having sex for the first time together’
Oct 23, 2025
Swathes of men on dating apps say they’re looking for a ‘slightly autistic girlfriend’ – and far from being flattering, the trend shows an alarming lack of empathy for neurodivergent women
Oct 20, 2025
It’s rare for two people in a relationship to party at exactly the same rate – but is it possible to bridge the gap between drastically different going-out habits?
Oct 07, 2025
Tempted to rekindle things with an old flame? Here, Beth McColl shares her advice for giving an ex a second chance
Sep 30, 2025