There's nothing lonelier than being single at Christmas. But comfort can't be found in the arms of strangers

Is there still a stigma attached to no-strings sex? Only if you're having it with a married man

There are two types of women: one is polished perfection while the other lets it all hang out. But which has more dating success?

How to secure a marriage proposal - though perhaps not a husband

Flowers and poetry are so last century - it takes more to woo a noughties woman

When your days get busier, your love life is the first thing to suffer

Online dating is a great way to meet people, but the first face-to-face date may provide a surprising new perspective

In the rush to find a partner, it can be easy to forget about the most important relationship: the one you have with yourself

Dating a colleague is a dangerous game – especially when you can't seem to keep your cool

Forget international diplomacy - the distribution of power in a relationship is the trickiest balancing act to pull off

A boyfriend's meddling mother is a nuisance. An ex-boyfriend's meddling mother is intolerable

When a friend asks for relationship advice, it doesn't always pay to be completely honest

When the company of an ex is easy and comfortable, is it really worth holding out for passion?

Long-distance relationships may be tough, but if you've got something special, they might just be worth the effort

Faced with a Friday night in front of the television with only a ready meal for company, could a random act of dating be the answer?

Speed dating can be a godsend for bored singletons. But how do you steer a middle course between the same old questions and the conversation killers?

Dating is no game, but if you stop playing by the rules, you risk losing everything

There are many topics of conversation you just can't tackle on a second date. But what happens when the sex isn't great and pillow talk is the only option?