An open relationship once meant liberating yourself from the mundanity of a traditional set-up. Then Lily Allen released West End Girl and the world starting gossiping about the ultimate cautionary tale of using non-monogamy to save a domestic set-up. As taking lovers becomes tactical, WH explores if fortysomething women are playing with their mental health as they play around with the rules

When Helen Cleaver, 58, said yes to marrying the love of her life, heartbreak followed. But decades later, fate led her down the aisle…

Three women share their heart-warming stories of finding happiness after heartache

When Caroline Derrick was finally reunited with her soulmate 18 years after a silly misunderstanding, she hoped it was her happy ending…

Lynda Bannister, 70, thought she’d never find a love like her first. When she did, she wasn’t ready for what would happen next…

A rush of warmth welcomes me as I open the café door. I take a moment to catch my breath, unbutton my coat and look around for Helen. She’s sitting at our favourite table in the corner, and I give her