Noel McDermott says: “One of the primary rules of life is that we cannot control others, imagining we can only leads to resentment. Maybe the person you are annoyed at ...

Sex and relationship expert Jessican Leoni said: “You say that you are at a ‘crossroads’ in your relationship over this issue and I think you are. Sex is the glue ...

Sex and relationship expert Jessican Leoni said: “You say at the start of the letter that ‘we are selling our home to move to a bigger one’ - so it ...

Sex and relationship expert Jessican Leoni said: “You are being way too hard on yourself, which is understandable given your circumstances because you have an awful lot on your plate. ...

Sex and relationship expert Jessican Leoni said: “You are facing a really tough dilemma and ultimately your final decision is going to be determined by your feelings for your boyfriend. ...

Let’s start with your questions. Yes. The demise of a couple’s sexual relationship often starts with the first child’s arrival. Parenthood is uncharted territory; new parents need security and stability ...

Martina Mercer says: Hi there, having a friend with benefits can be a very liberating experience, as long as, as you have done, both parties understand the boundaries and agree ...

Noel McDermott says: “The first thing I would say is trust yourself. You clearly feel something is wrong and needs to be discussed fully. You are correct, here’s a little ...

Nadia Deen says: Dear Reader, Finding out your partner has betrayed you by asking strangers for nudes, is upsetting and heartbreaking.  It breaks your trust in that person and encourages ...

Sex and relationship expert Jessican Leoni said: “You have provided very few details so it is difficult for me to be too firm in my judgements. My gut instinct is ...

Sex and relationship expert Jessican Leoni said: “I really feel for you because you sound like you are getting a raw deal from your partner’s ex. She is behaving selfishly ...

Sex and relationship expert Jessican Leoni said: “To answer your question bluntly: get the hell out. You are 25 and really shouldn’t be wasting any more time on a man ...

Sex and relationship expert Jessican Leoni said: “I am loathe to disagree with the advice from your mother, who sounds like a lovely woman and is right in many ways ...

Kate Nicolle says: This sounds like a difficult time for you all, your partner is trying to support his mother at a time when she is clearly distressed and relying ...

Hi Mike, If you love her then you could wait, however 5 years is a long time to wait for someone and what if she changes her mind? If she is ...

Martina Mercer says: Hi there, you don’t mention what ages your children are? If they still wake during the night and demand a lot of attention (under 5) then it ...

Sex and relationship expert Jessican Leoni said: “Your friend does sound like a bit of a handful. Getting married is a stressful business and lots of people who have doubts ...

Sex and relationship expert Jessican Leoni said: “I think you need to have an honest conversation with your partner and find out what he really thinks about this girl. Is ...

Sex and relationship expert Jessican Leoni said: “First of all, well done for facing up for your past mistakes and realising that you need to make amends for your past ...

Sex and relationship expert Jessican Leoni said: “You are facing the kind of annoying disruption that pretty much every parent with a lively 22-year-old daughter faces. Yes, she is being ...

Jo Howarth says: Well, you're absolutely correct that the whole thing is on his terms. Control anyone? He is controlling what happens between the two of you and unless you ...

Noel McDermott says: “You bring up some interesting issues around appropriate framing, transference and support. You are going through a very frightening time and I would guess feeling quite young, ...

The Good Enough Coach Natalie Trice says: I am so sorry that you are having to deal with this situation and it isn't a surprise that you are feeling hurt and ...

“What a challenging childhood you had and I empathise with how difficult it must have been as a child to feel unwanted. I also see you tried to have a ...