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What do lovers really want when they fight?

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When your lover picks a fight what are they looking for? There are hidden reasons behind every fight, and the latest science shows that figuring out what they are is key to knowing how to resolve conflict as a couple.

'I had sex with my gf and her friend'

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“I read somewhere that sharing your fantasies with your partner can bring you closer but it did the exact opposite in our case,” says Varun. So he went ahead and did exactly that. What happens next is very interesting. Let's read his story!

'I'm falling for my ex'

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“I think I’ve fallen in love with him again,” says Namrata. She started seeing Rishi when they were about 15 only to find out later that he had become a possessive partner. “He wanted to control everything. I had no option but to break up.”

'I’m still addicted to messaging him'

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“My harmless emotional affair was slowly leading me towards full-blown infidelity,” says Shuba. She has been in a long-term relationship for five years and had never thought herself capable of cheating on her boyfriend.

Should I lose weight to please my boyfriend?

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“A few weeks ago I ordered pasta for lunch and he said, 'do you really think you should be having that?',” says Vanessa. “It’s my body and my decision,” she says. But she doesn’t think her boyfriend has the right to drop not-so-subtle hints about losing weight.

I need sex! Am I wrong to cheat on my wife?

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Q: I am 47 years old and I always feel sex starved. I want to have sex all day long but my wife is not able to satisfy me. For this reason, I have sexual relationships with two other women. Am I wrong? Ajay, Meerut

Fighting: do's and dont's

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How many couples have you met that have never argued? Chances are – none! Rows are unavoidable in intimate relationships. So if a fight is on the cards, it had better be fair. Check out our fighting dos and don'ts.

Jealousy: top five facts

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Jealousy - that gnawing feeling deep inside when you see the person you love flirting with someone else. Or you overhear a late-night phone call from an ex. Or maybe you’re just the jealous type.