Relationships
Three WAGs told us what life is really like, and it's nothing like you would expect.
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Catie Powers
sex
'My husband and I started masturbating separately. It's had a surprising effect on our marriage.'
Clarissa Woods
couples
'I'm a straight woman. He's a gay man. We're happily married.'
Catie Powers
friendship
'My maid of honour ghosted me the day after my wedding. The reason why broke me.'
Catie Powers
real life
'At 44, I'm still not ready to use my frozen embryos. I don't know if I ever will.'
Anonymous
real life
'I thought my lover would leave his partner for me. Then I saw what he saved me as in his phone.'
Anonymous
real life
Erica would spend an entire day looking at internet porn. She had no idea she had a problem.
Belinda Jepsen
real life
'My family ignored me after I fell out with my sister-in-law. Then I noticed something strange.'
Anonymous
couples
Meet the woman who won't open doors or speak to waiters.
Ailish Delaney
sex
'I earn a living rating d*** pics and humiliating men. It's harder than most people think.'
Catie Powers
real life
'I was planning my baby shower when my dad called with news that would implode my world.'
Nicole Madigan
dating
The 'pearl earring theory' is the internet’s latest excuse for why men find you intimidating.
Jessica Clark
dating
Every breakup falls into one of these three categories. Unfortunately, so does yours.
Chelsea Hui
real life
Don't think you're being manipulated? The 'flying monkey' theory might prove otherwise.
Ailish Delaney
dating
It's not about housework. This is the real reason women are choosing to be single.
Annaliese Todd
real life
'I sent the wrong text to my family group chat. It destroyed my relationship with my mum.'
Anonymous
real life
Ellie was 21 and thriving. Then a routine test delivered news she never saw coming.
Belinda Jepsen
couples
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Dr Anastasia Hronis
real life
'My partner asked to borrow $2000 from me. How he spent it ended our relationship.'
Anonymous
real life
Are you fighting with someone you love? We want to hear from you.
mamamia-team
friendship
'I figured out why friendship feels impossible now. You won't like the answer.'
Ailish Delaney
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Anonymous
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'I just got back from my honeymoon. I already want to end my marriage.’
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David spent years trying to be the 'perfect' husband. It completely backfired.
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'I didn't think I could trust my partner's mum. She proved me right.'
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'I thought my marriage would last forever. Within 10 months, it was over.'
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'When I uncovered my husband's secret addiction, he suggested something most partners wouldn’t.’
Catie Powers
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'My best friend lied about her wedding. I found out the day she walked down the aisle.'
Catie Powers
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'I had a secret relationship with my boss. 13 years later, I realised why it was a mistake.'
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'I abandoned my family without warning. It was the best thing I ever did.'
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'I thought I was a good friend. Then I learnt about my social biome.'
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'My best friends blanked my texts during the toughest time of my life. Eventually, I realised why.'
Anonymous
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'I thought my fiancé had gone for a quick walk on our wedding day. Then I received a phone call.'
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