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How to have a great Valentine's Day

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It’s Valentine’s Day soon and we know you'd like it to be special for you and your partner. Love Matters has some tips for you on celebrating, whether you’re in a relationship or single!

How to make your love last a lifetime

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Searching for your perfect soul mate? You don't need to! That's not how the happiest lifelong lovers see their relationship. Psychology researchers reveal their secret.

Do women in love have better sex?

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Do you need to be in love to get the best out of sex? Or is a steamy one-night stand just as satisfying? US research reveals the link between love and sexual pleasure.

Spark passion by doing new things as a couple

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Doing new and exciting things with a partner is one of the keys to keeping the passion burning in a relationship, new research shows. Don’t stop growing, and love keeps glowing.

The 8 signs you’re with the right partner

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How do you know if you’ve found the right partner? Lust or loneliness can cloud your judgement, so run through this checklist: eight solid signs your love is made to last.

Research reveals secret to a wonderful sex life

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What can you do to improve your sex life? Don’t fixate on longer and more orgasmic sex. There’s a simple strategy that can work wonders, new research shows.

Movie therapy for a happy marriage

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What works best to keep your marriage happy? (A) Attend workshops in love skills, (B) watch romantic movies, or (C) just get on with life? Read what researchers found.

How do you know your relationship is the right one?

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The right relationship should be smooth sailing from the get go. If it takes a lot of work, that’s a sign it might be time to call it quits. If he or she feels like a friend, it's worth your while to keep working on it.