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Relationships, love and sex advice

How we met: ‘He was handsome, with a dad vibe. And he lived in Wollongong!’
Nicholas, 47, and Trent, 41, met in 2017 at a triathlon race. They now live together in Coffs Harbour, Australia, with their dog and rabbit
I’ve had crushes all my life, but I’m getting married soon – and making a promise to love just one person
Nell Frizzell
I have fancied everyone from cartoon foxes to wrestlers. Do I have to say goodbye to all that?
Blind date: ‘I left his place the following morning, so you fill in the blanks’
Lucas, 30, technical manager, meets Callum, 30, project manager

I’m a recovering addict and my wife keeps telling our family and friends. Is she right?
Addiction has two victims, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith: the person using and the person supporting them. Your wife needs support too so both of you can recover together
‘The main purpose of sex is procreation!’ The politician who wants to crack down on casual sex
Too many Spaniards ‘dedicate their existence to satisfying their sexual desires’, claims Juan García-Gallardo. But is that really why the country is struggling?
My boyfriend watches porn every day but only wants sex once a month
Our love life used to be amazing, but after a year together he barely touches me. Does he want other women, or find me boring?
My best friend is turning 50 – and I’m amazed how much I’m looking forward to it
Zoe Williams
Each landmark birthday has its own special flavour. For the half-century it’s uncomprehending wonder

Ask Annalisa BarbieriWe fight all the time since our twins were born. Should we get divorced?
Parenting is hard, but splitting up won’t make things easier. Explore the alternatives and try to imagine different futures
Sexual healingMy boyfriend watches porn every day but only wants sex once a month
Our love life used to be amazing, but after a year together he barely touches me. Does he want other women, or find me boring?
Ask PhilippaShould I dump my rich friends?
Educate them about what it’s like not having a trust fund, says Philippa Perry
Consumer championsHow can I get So Energy to sort out our £524 bill problem?
A reader writes that they made a formal complaint but the company has done nothing to resolve it