
tips on navigating the sh*tshow of modern dating and relationships – from family dynamics and friendships, to the long term, long distance, low commitment, casual girlfriend (and everything in between!)
So, they didn’t text you after the first date – now what?
Texting after a first date can feel like a game of cat-and-mouse, but Lucy Sarret unpacks what you should do.
How to end a situationship over text
Situationships can be the worst and the best of casual dating – no labels, no rules, just vibes. For when those vibes start to feel more like red flags, Lucy Sarret advises on how to end things amicably over text
A guide to the talking stage (whatever that means)
Where we explore the awkward moment between just ‘seeing each other’ and officially dating.
How to end a good first date: The art of the perfect goodbye
Leaving a date can get awkward, but here are a few tips on how to do it well.
The Good, the Bad, the Flirty: should you stay friends with your ex?
Relationships editor Lucy Sarret asks if a friendship post-breakup is realistic.
What my older sister taught me about sex
Studies show that people are more likely to go to their older sibling than their parents for sex advice. Lucy Sarret explains how her big sister’s advice helped her navigate adulthood.
Mind the gap: is dating someone older really a problem?
In an increasingly open dating pool, Lucy Sarret explores the complicated dynamics of age gap relationships - and whether the criticism is justified.
Top 5 things NOT to do in a healthy relationship
If you’re finally ready to abandon toxic relationships, here are the first things to stop doing according to the experts.
Is Gen Z set to have better marriages?
Younger generations are learning from their parents’ mistakes and building more sustainable, lasting relationships.
The Moment I Knew… I was having an emotional affair
What happens when you find a deeper connection with someone who isn’t your partner?
Why don’t men share with their friends?
Male friendships are bound by masculinity stereotypes and structures - making it harder for men to open up.
The Good, The Bad, The Flirty: Is flirting cheating?
Over two thirds of our audience seems to think that flirting in a relationship counts as cheating. But, Lucy Sarret asks, is it really that serious?