After trawling through 1,000-plus reader responses on fidelity, finances and family, Doosie Morris has made some critical findings on what makes a romance stick – and most of us are terrible at them

Inner peace, clarity of mind and for some, better orgasms. Readers share their experiences of swearing off sex, whether temporarily or long term

The sexual wanderings of a partner don’t always spell the end. Readers share their experiences of how their relationship triumphed in the face of infidelity

A breakup doesn’t always mean the end of the road. Readers share their experiences on transitioning from romantic to platonic relationships

It isn’t always easy, and desired outcomes are not guaranteed. Readers tell us what happened when they sought professional help as a couple

From using non-verbal signals to having a ‘no petulance’ rule, readers share their hot tips for keeping their cool

From wanting to honour a new love with the same public commitment, to avoiding visa and estate issues, readers tell us why they chose to say ‘I do’, again

When it comes to stark income gaps, readers said the most successful approaches strike a balance between individual agency and mutual support

Without exception, readers’ feelings were hurt and trust betrayed by non-physical intimacy – yet many also told us their relationships came out better for it

From feeling like teenagers again to calling it quits, readers tell us how their relationships evolved after their children left home

From sex and scheduling to jealousy and boundaries, being with more than one partner has its joys and pitfalls