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What’s the secret of a lasting marriage? For journalist Rachael Ashley and her musician husband Paul Cuddeford , being semi-detached spouses for 11 years has been key to their success

When I started at university in the late 90s, I sat beside a gorgeous girl who would go on to become my new best friend – and then I fell in love with her brother Paul*. We’ve been together ever since

Q‘My husband is five years older than me and he has announced he is going to retire later this year, a lot earlier than planned. I am really worried about this. I love my husband but after 30 years to

Just like that famous housewife, I decided to leave my husband, our kids and our life behind. Would I regret it? By Monique van Tulder, 57

If you feel like the more years go by, the more you have to worry about, you’re not alone. Here, our experts give the answers to some of those most pressing concerns…

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