Author: Rob Smith
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Coping with a partner’s coming out
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When people in heteronormative relationships decide to come out, they are lauded for their bravery. But what happens to their partners they leave behind? At the beginning of 2020, Diana was feeling happy. Her eldest son was at university and her other two children weren’t far behind him. Her husband…
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Ex-pert advice on sharing a friend group with your ex
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Dear Ex-pert I’ve just broken up with my partner but we are still in the same friendship group. With birthday parties coming up that we’re both invited to, I don’t know how to navigate this. Do I take some time away from the group while it’s still raw? I don’t…
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Ex-pert advice on long distance friendships
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Dear Ex-pert My best friend and I have been inseparable for the last four years. Our friendship has always been so easy because we have lived in the same house since we were 18. I’ve never had to dig to find out how she is because I have always known…
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From Scratch: Date and apple cake with honey frosting
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With love, From Scratch Prep 20 minBake 1 hourDecoration 15 min Ingredients For the cake150g pitted dates, roughly chopped75ml hot tea (such as Earl Grey)4 eggs200g caster sugar150g extra virgin olive oil1 tsp vanilla paste / or the seeds from 1 scraped vanilla pod450g apples, cored and roughly chopped1 tsp…
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Ex-pert advice on ‘breaks’
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Dear Ex-pert I think I want to go on a break with my long-term partner. Will this inevitably lead to a breakup? I want to take some time apart, but I am unsure if this is the right decision. We have been long distance for a couple of years, which…
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Ex-pert advice on postponing the breakup until after a holiday
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Dear Ex-pert I’ve been seriously considering breaking up with my boyfriend, but here’s the thing – we’ve already booked a non-refundable holiday together. I know the relationship has run its course, but I don’t want us to lose money we worked hard for. Should I go through the breakup now…
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Ex-pert advice on getting closure
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Dear Ex-pert I’ve gone through a breakup that wasn’t really mutual. I never got closure, and I felt like I would never be able to properly move on. Despite still thinking about him a lot, things are starting to get easier. After two months of not seeing each other, he’s…
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Ex-pert advice on shagging your ex
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Dear Ex-pert I’ve just gone through a really messy breakup. My ex and I had a toxic relationship. We weren’t good for each other, but I can’t seem to let go. In a moment of weakness, I slept with him, seeking comfort from the very person who hurt me the…
