Clarissa Bloom says: Love is never easy and it's certainly not black and white. We can't help the way we feel and that sometimes puts us in precarious positions such ...

Clarissa Bloom says: First, you have to consider the reasoning behind how the relationship broke down. Did they have valid reason to want to end the relationship, or did they ...

Clarissa Bloom says: This is an incredibly common issue, however being close to the partner, it is natural to be emotional in your reaction. Instead, you should take a step back ...

"Let’s start with some reality  - not everyone who has been in ‘one’ relationship cheats, it sounds like you have a desire to forgive and move on even though you ...

Nichi Hodgson says: This certainly sounds like an account of a very one-sided relationship. You say that the fact your partner has a job means he isn't 'immature' but I'm ...

Nichi Hodgson says: From what you describe, it sounds as though during the course of a casual relationship you've developed deeper feelings for your friend, which is to be entirely ...

Sex and relationship expert Jessica Leoni said:”As you say, this is an ‘impossible situation’. Your lover sounds like a total nightmare and though it is hard for you to just ...

Sex and relationship expert Jessica Leoni said:”What a mess! You sound like you have very unhelpful in-laws and it is very disappointing that your husband is not more supportive of ...

Sex and relationship expert Jessica Leoni said: “This does sound like a tricky situation and one that is going to need to be handled senstively. I am stating the obvious ...

Sex and relationship expert Jessica Leoni said: “I really feel for you - what an awful situation. Clinical depression is such a desperate illness and it sounds like your boyfriend ...

Michelle Zelli says: Oh my goodness, you are a rock that needs help and support! It’s time to sit down and have an honest heart to heart with your mum, ...

Michelle Zelli says: This is messy, his lack of honesty is causing you to feel guilty. You are understandably confusing his responsibility with your own and getting tangled up in ...

Michelle Zelli Says: Focus on you! This is so tough, I am sorry to hear but you can’t force anyone to do anything and it sounds as though your husband ...

Michelle Zelli says: It sounds as though your ex is feeling the need for breathing space, to explore life on his own terms. When you meet up approach from this ...

Michelle Zelli says: Escaping into a book is one of the most common ways to relax but can leave the partner feeling excluded and alone.  It’s a tricky one as ...

I’m wondering why you and your best friend both kept your feelings secret from each other until now. Was there uncertainty, fear of rejection, concern at the possibility of a ...

Hi CM, It can be difficult for mothers when another woman becomes the centre of their son’s attention. There is a special bond between mother and son and sometimes that can ...

Agony Aunt Sami Wunder writes; Hello lovely, I believe your feminine intuition is already guiding you in the right direction, but I will give you some reminders: 1) Going on a ...

Stop, someone call the TMI police! Your friend is dumping way too much information on you. While I’m happy to hear she enjoyed a stimulating sexual adventure, you don’t need ...

Welcome to a classic romantic paradox. Getting the person you think you desire, and then realising they weren’t such a big catch after all. Don’t make the same mistake twice. ...

I have to say this is one of the most exhausting emails I’ve read in a while! You give so much detail and evidently so much energy to this man ...

From what you’ve shared, your husband is being controlling about who you can and can’t be friends with on social media. He is keeping a close eye on your contacts ...

Sex and relationship expert Jessica Leoni said: “What a tricky situation! You are right to be concerned and I can imagine it is incredibly upsetting for your parents to be ...

Sex and relationship expert Jessica Leoni said: “First of all, let’s look at the positives. You say that your ex is a ‘really loving mum’ and that you have a ...