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Do you really have to Spend Christmas Day with your OH?

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Winter Love…

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I thought it might be nice to share a little bit of my history with you, a glimpse into the path that led me here. When I was a little…

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Autumn Romance…

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Wishing all my readers a very flirty and open-hearted autumn season. I feel it is the perfect time to write again. Once I was asked to run a workshop for…

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Love, Activism, and The Art of Flirting!

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I realise I am an activist of love. I grew up with a mum who was always, and still is, involved in political activism including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch,…

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Festivalling Fun: Edinburgh Fringe

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Summer has finally graced us here in the UK, and I’m embracing every moment of it. The long, sunny days are perfect for spending time with ourselves and our loved…

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Kindness and the love hormone

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Kindness is a simple act that can bring warmth and positivity into our lives, building bridges and creating connections. But have you ever wondered about the science behind kindness? What…

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The Importance of Couple Time

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In today's fast-paced world, it's easy for couples to get caught up in the daily grind of work, children, and household chores, often neglecting their own relationship. But couple time…

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Rediscovering the Art of Flirting

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Flirting is not just about romantic pursuits; it is an art that opens the doorways to friendliness, sensuality, connection and fun. Flirting is the ‘lightness’ of communication, the playful and…

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The story of Valentines

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The story of Valentines is about a man who was in jail for his beliefs in his Christian God. This was in Roman times. The jailor asked this man to…

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The three rules of dating etiquette

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Dating and connecting can seem quite daunting. It can bring up feelings of being tested or judged or fear of being found wanting. But from working with hundreds of people…

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It takes strength to stay gentle in a world that can feel sharp.

To speak softly when you could defend.

To open your heart when closing it might feel safer.

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We often rush through moments, filling every silence with noise or distraction.

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Slow down, even for a heartbeat.
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When was the last time you truly played together — no agenda, no outcome, just joy?

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Dance in your living room. Send a silly text. Share a private joke no one else understands.

Those are the threads that keep a relationship alive.

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When you catch yourself overthinking your next move, pause.

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Passion doesn’t disappear; it just waits for your energy to return.

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