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My young lover said I reminded him of his mum as we kissed… it was such a turn-off and I’m thinking of dumping him
DEAR DEIDRE: MY partner’s passing comment while we were kissing and cuddling turned my stomach – and made me seriously think about dumping him.
We were both getting turned on when he said I reminded him of his mum. To say it killed the moment is an understatement.
There is a significant age gap between us but I want to be his partner, not his mum.
Besides, I’ve met his mum. She might only be nine years older than me but she looks and acts like an old lady. I was insulted.
I am 41, he is 28 and we’ve always had a brilliant sex life.
We have been very happy for nine months and he made it clear he wanted me right from the start.
We see one another most days and our feelings have grown over the months.
He would love to move in with me but I worry about my children, who are only 18 and 15.
They get on well with him but I have concerns about our age gap.
He says I remind him of his mum because I make him feel loved and secure.
He insists he doesn’t see me as a mother figure. Still, I am worried about us living together.
If it doesn’t work, the emotional upheaval for me and my children would be devastating.
Are relationships like ours ever successful?
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DEIDRE SAYS: There are lots of couples who do have happy, lasting relationships, despite their age difference.
While age gaps, where one partner is in their late teens or early twenties, raise serious concerns of a potential power imbalance in the relationship, your boyfriend is in his late-20s and will have significant life experience.
As for the future, there are no guarantees in relationships. He may change down the line. And, of course, so might you.
Many of us are drawn to people who remind us of a parent without realising it, primarily because we find them comfortable and familiar.
It is time to clear the air and discuss your concerns with your boyfriend.
The main issue for age-gap relationships is when the couple are at different life stages.
So talk about whether he wants marriage and children of his own. These are important issues to iron out before getting more involved.
My support pack Age Gaps – Do They Matter? will help.
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FIANCÉE SCORED WITH RUGBY PAL
DEAR DEIDRE: I KNEW my fiancée got on well with a close friend of mine – but I didn’t think they would end up secretly having sex.
I’m 29, she is 26 and we’ve been together for four years. I met my friend through our local rugby team. My fiancée often comes to watch our games, standing on the touchline cheering us on.
The two of them got on well but nothing more. We have been talking about starting a family and decided over Christmas we would be happy if she got pregnant. But a short time later, she started to get depressed and upset.
I thought she’d changed her mind about wanting a baby, but then she broke down in tears and admitted she had cheated on me with my mate. I was gobsmacked, but she insisted it was a stupid mistake and she still loves me.
She has apologised numerous times but doesn’t show any real regret.
I can’t help but think if she really wanted to be with me, she would be begging for forgiveness.
But she refuses to talk about what they did.
I want to believe her when she says that it won’t happen again.
She has suggested we have some space apart, but surely we need to be spending more time together if we are going to make it through this.
DEIDRE SAYS: You’ve been doubly betrayed, but your girlfriend doesn’t seem to understand how shocked and hurt you are.
You are dealing with her infidelity, and also the fact she has sexual feelings for your friend.
It is possible to get over an infidelity but being apart will solve nothing. Is she suggesting having some “space” so she can back away if she has a change of heart?
She needs to be committed to your relationship and to reassure you that this is what she wants.
At the very least, she owes you honesty. My support pack Cheating – Can You Get Over It? will help.
EX USES PET AS EXCUSE TO SEE ME
DEAR DEIDRE: AS much as I love our dog, my ex keeps turning up at the flat asking if I’d like to see it.
Now that our relationship has ended, I just want to move on.
I’m 33 and she is 29. I ended it three months ago, after we’d been together for two years. I often work long hours so it was better for the dog to go with her.
One day she turned up saying she wanted me to see “our labrador”.
We decided to stay friends but she is always messaging, sending photos of the dog and turns up at my flat unannounced.
I have recently joined a dating app but I’m not sure how to tell her.
Should I just block her?
DEIDRE SAYS: Your ex might be hoping you will have a change of heart and take her back.
She’s using the dog as an excuse to see you.
It is crucial to set clear boundaries. Kindly but firmly tell her that you need space and want to end all contact, rather than cruelly blocking her.
My support pack Standing Up For Yourself should help you get this over to her.
HOPE FOR BABY IS IGNORED
DEAR DEIDRE: DESPITE always knowing I want more children, my partner keeps going on about having a vasectomy.
I am 34 and he is 35. We have been together for five years. He already has a daughter from his previous relationship and we have a son together.
They get on well together, but I would love my boy to have a full sibling.
I don’t like vasectomies because they go against nature. My partner just laughs when I tell him this.
He doesn’t seem to value my opinions or my feelings.
I am on the Pill but I feel as though he doesn’t trust me enough to take it.
I love him but he ignores my longing for another child. How do we get past this?
DEIDRE SAYS: While I understand your desire to have another baby, it wouldn’t be right to force this on him. It wouldn’t be fair to him or the child.
When one partner wants more children and the other doesn’t, it can be a deal breaker. Does your partner really want the snip? It’s all very well to talk about this but going through with it is a different matter.
Tell him that being denied another child will hurt you deeply.
Ask him why he is so against the idea and make sure he understands that a vasectomy is final.
Noughties pop group looks VERY different 18 years on from catchy hit singles – but can you guess who they are?
A NOUGHTIES pop group look unrecognisable 18 years on from their catchy hit singles – and they’re headlining a huge charity festival.
Originally formed in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 2003, The Hoosiers consists of Irwin Sparkes and Alan Sharland.
They first shot to fame with their 2007 debut album, The Trick to Life, which reached number one on the UK Albums Chart.
Their lead single, Worried About Ray, became an instant classic, peaking at number five on the UK Singles Chart, followed by the hit Goodbye Mr A, which cemented their status in the indie music scene.
Despite their success, the band took a few twists and turns in their career, parting ways with their record label in 2011 and independently releasing music.
This includes the albums The Illusion of Safety, The News from Nowhere and Confidence, their most recent release in 2023.
Over the years, they’ve experimented with different sounds and even dabbled in side projects.
Frontman Irwin launched his solo act White Tail Falls, while he and Alan also performed as comedy duo Felix and The Scootermen at the Edinburgh Fringe.
A previous iteration of the band even included members Tony Byrne, Tom Easey, Martin Skarendahl, Sam Swallow and Toby Smith.
Now, The Hoosiers are making a major comeback, not only with a new tour but also as the headline act for the Test Fest Music Festival 2025.
In a promotional video for their gigs, the pair certainly look different.
And, the charity event, taking place at Taunton Rugby Club on June 21, is organised by It’s in the Bag Cancer Support to raise awareness for testicular cancer.
The two-piece, originally formed by Irwin Sparkes and Alan Sharland in 2003, will be headlining as part of their The Illusion of Safety 15-year anniversary tour.
Charity founder and event organiser Sue Brand said: “2025 is It’s in the Bag’s 10th birthday as an independent charity, and what a great way to celebrate with The Hoosiers being our headline act.
“There are a few more exciting bands and artists to come, so don’t miss out on tickets. This year more than any, we encourage you to buy early.”
The festival has been recognised by the UK Festival Awards, Stand Out Magazine, and the BISFF Film Awards, and aims to attract attendees from across the South West.
Many survivors and their families are expected to attend.
World Open snooker 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Judd Trump in action TODAY as World No1 looks to secure stunning three-peat
THE World Open is underway in Yushan, with some huge names eyeing the £175,000 jackpot.
Later today, Judd Trump takes on Long Zehuang in the last-64 of the tournament.
The World No1 is eyeing up a stunning three-peat in the World Open, having the last two editions of the tournament in 2019 and 2024.
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Fixtures added to Dream Team as European round of 16 ties confirmed for Premier League clubs
THE six Premier League clubs still active in Europe now know their round of 16 opponents.
Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa will participate in the Champions League knockout stage in March while Tottenham and Manchester United are set to resume their Europa League campaigns – Chelsea remain favourites to win the Conference League.
The European competitions always have a significant bearing on Dream Team and managers should target these fixtures in the near future.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
- PSG v Liverpool
- PSV Eindhoven v Arsenal
- Clun Brugge v Aston Villa
Arne Slot’s reward for topping the league phase is meeting with the best team in France – Ousmane Dembele and company beat Brest 10-0 on aggregate in the play-offs.
The Gunners will face the current Dutch champions, who edged out Juventus in the play-offs.
PSV have won just one of their six league games since the turn of the year.
Unai Emery will be quietly confident after the Villains were drawn against the team that finished 24th in the league phase, although Club Brugge did bear Villa 1-0 in Belgium back in November.
Liverpool and Aston Villa will meet in the quarter-finals if both sides progress beyond the last 16.
If Arsenal get past PSV, they will play the winners of Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid.
SEE THE FULL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUND OF 16 DRAW HERE.
EUROPA LEAGUE
- AZ Alkmaar v Tottenham
- Real Sociedad v Manchester United
Like their North London rivals, Spurs have been drawn against Dutch opposition.
AZ lost to Ange Postecoglou’s side in North London in late October and ultimately finished 19th in the league phase.
The Red Devils’ goal-shy opponents are currently 11th in La Liga having lost four of their last five league games.
At the risk of getting far too ahead of the game, Spurs and Man United wouldn’t meet until the final…
SEE THE FULL EUROPA LEAGUE ROUND OF 16 DRAWS HERE.
CONFERENCE LEAGUE
- Chelsea v Copenhagen
SEE THE FULL CONFERENCE LEAGUE ROUND OF 16 DRAW HERE.
All the last 16 first legs will take place in Gameweek 26 with the second legs to follow in Gameweek 27.
Consequently, Aston Villa and Man United will be the only teams to fulfil two fixtures in Gameweek 26; the Villains will also host Cardiff in the FA Cup fifth round while the Red Devils will welcome Fulham to Old Trafford in the same competition.
All six clubs will then double up in Gameweek 27 as the second legs of the European ties will follow a full round of league fixtures.
GAMEWEEK 27 DOUBLE HEADERS
- LIVERPOOL vs Southampton & PSG
- ARSENAL vs Manchester United & PSV
- ASTON VILLA vs Brentford & Club Brugge
- TOTTENHAM vs Bournemouth & AZ Alkmaar
- MANCHESTER UNITED vs Arsenal & Real Sociedad
- CHELSEA vs Leicester & Copenhagen
It’s worth noting that Cole Palmer has been added to the Blues’ Conference League squad for the knockout phase.
The England international wasn’t included in Enzo Maresca’s squad for the league phase of the competition with the Italian tactician citing “load management” but it seems Dream Team’s leading midfielder will have a part to play on Thursday nights going forward.
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ITV in major schedule shakeup as Coronation Street is pulled off air AGAIN
ITV has thrown Coronation Street fans into turmoil once again with yet another schedule shake-up – leaving viewers fuming as the soap is pulled from the air.
With major sporting events taking priority, ITV has continually ripped up the schedules which has seen Corrie booted from its usual timeslots.
No episode will be broadcast this Friday evening at 8pm with coverage of the FA Cup live Aston Villa vs Cardiff City.
However, Corrie fans won’t have lost out on the episode altogether as they will be able to watch the next dramatic instalment from the cobbles a day earlier instead.
An additional trip to Weatherfield will be screened on Thursday this week to make up for Friday’s missing episode.
This week, fans of Coronation Street will see the truth about Daisy Midgley’s baby daddy as she makes a jaw-dropping confession.
And Ken Barlow is rushed to hospital in shocking scenes after collapsing in agony – but what’s behind his sudden health scare?
As the iconic character faces a life-threatening crisis, could this be the turning point that uncovers Cassie’s web of lies?
Meanwhile, Kevin Webster lashes out after receiving devastating health news.
His harrowing new storyline has seen the mechanic diagnosed with testicular cancer.
Having found a lump on his testicles, Kevin got himself tested after a pep talk from his best mate Tim Metcalfe.
Things appear to be getting worse, as the soap legend is set to receive more bad news in scenes yet to air.
His wife Abi offers to cancel her therapy session, in order to spend the afternoon with him – but Kevin won’t allow it.
Tim later finds Kevin in the garage and after offering support, Kevin’s hurt becomes anger.
In another heartbreaking storyline, Kevin’s sister Debbie is set to be diagnosed with dementia.
Viewers were left stunned when it was revealed last year how the legendary character was being killed off.
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This arc will mark the end of actress Sue Devaney’s time in the ITV soap.
A source told Metro “It’s one of the show’s biggest storylines of the year and a real chance for Sue to finally get her time in the spotlight.
“It will just be devastating for fans that it will effectively be her final storyline.”
Coronation Street continues on ITV1 and ITVX.
I asked for a cropped bob at the hairdressers but bawled when I saw my new ‘do – I went back for a refund the next day
SHE’D found a cute picture to use as inspo for her latest haircut.
And despite taking the snap into the hairdressers as a reference point to start from, Ashley was left mortified when she saw the style that she’d been given.
She took to TikTok to share both before and after snaps, as well as the inspiration picture, writing: “What I asked for…
“What I got…”
Ashley also used the hashtags “hairfail #haircut #frenchbob #salon #fail #crying #sad”.
In another TikTok slideshow, she revealed she had asked for a refund the next day, sending an email to the salon to complain.
“I showed the stylist this reference picture and a bob similar to this and this is what she gave me,” she wrote in the email.
“I was too embarrassed to say anything the other day.
“My hair is ruined…
“Is there any way I can get a refund or someone to fix this?”
The salon then replied saying that there was “definitely a disconnect” between Ashley’s inspiration pictures and her finished look.
However, after speaking to the stylist themselves, she said that she had claimed Ashley showed her a different inspiration picture “from the front”, and said she had checked with her as to the length she wanted.
The salon owner then apologised, and offered her either a refund or a “consultation and service edit” with a top level stylist to do “more blending and add in some soft layers”.
Ashley then sent the requested picture in, adding: “I don’t know how it can be fixed unless I get it all chopped off?”
To which the salon owner replied: “I completely agree with you that a service edit would not change it for the better so I would like to provide you with a full refund”.
She also said she was going to gift Ashley a product from their “Extreme Length” line, which contains Biotin to help promote hair growth.
“I deeply apologise that you have had to endure this as I know hair is such a personal thing,” they concluded.
“I don’t understand how this happens,” one person wrote in the comments section of the TikTok.
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Not looking after your scalp
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Even if you’re using the best products in the world, if you aren’t eating well your hair’s condition and rate of growth won’t be at its optimal. Hair is a dispensable tissue as it isn’t needed for physical survival. This means nutrients are first used to keep essential cells functioning, with hair receiving them last.
As another added: “I know a lawyer. You should sue.”
“You need financial compensation to be honest,” a third insisted.
“It’s giving woman paused instead of girl interrupted…” someone else said.
Ashley then revealed in another TikTok that she’d made the decision to shave off all her hair to start again with a fresh slate.
Jersey Shore’s Sammi, 37, announces she’s pregnant after ‘difficult’ IVF journey and return to the show
JERSEY Shore’s Sammi ‘Sweetheart’ Giancola has announced she is pregnant with her fiancé Justin May’s baby after going through IVF.
The reality TV star shared their happy news last night, telling fans: “We’ve been keeping a little secret…”
The couple couldn’t stop smiling as they revealed their little one is due in the summer and shared their sonogram photos.
They also took the photos to the beach and popped them next to a teddy bear holding balloon.s
Sammi, 37, captioned their post on Instagram: “Baby May Due August 2025.
“After struggling through years of infertility, this is the absolute greatest blessing we could ever possibly ask for!
“We are so thrilled to finally be able to share the news of our little miracle with you all!
“Our hearts have never been so full of love, we can’t wait to meet you baby!”
Her co-star Lauren Sorrentino wrote beneath her photo: “My heart is so happy for you both!!! Congratulations!”
Mike Sorrentino penned: “Congratulations!”
Jenny Farley said: “I’m crying all over again!!!! Congratulations” as Justina Valentine wrote: “CONGRATS SAMMI!!!!!!! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!”
Sammi, who got engaged in March 2024, kept her IVF journey a secret.
She first revealed her hopes of starting a family using IVF in September.
She told Page Six about the latest series of Jersey Shore: “I go through it on the show, but I was so nervous about the whole thing.…
“I wasn’t sure what to film. It was just a scary process in general because it’s so personal.”
She later said on an episode of Jersey Shore: “This has been a very long process.
“It’s been a lot of shots. It’s been a lot of hormones.”
Sammi also revealed on the show that she tragically suffered a miscarriage.
She penned: “The thought of even being pregnant … such a magical moment for me.
“To have that taken away — it’s devastating for me.”
She praised her “positive and uplifting” fiancé Justin May for supporting her through it.
Sammi added: “He’s so special to me, and I just am so thankful for him.
“He’s been by my side through this whole thing. I just love him.”
Army of nudists to descend on remote Scots train station from iconic film
AN army of nudists is set to descend on a remote Scottish train station from an iconic film.
Corrour in the Scottish Highlands found fame after it was featured in a famous scene in hit movie Trainspotting.
It’s the most remote rail station in Britain and can only be reached by train or by foot or cycle.
Now the isolated location is to play host to a “Scottish Highland Adventure” organised by British Naturism – the UK’s largest organisation of its kind.
The event will see around 20 nudists stay in a hostel and wander around completely naked.
The organisation said: “During the weekend we will have exclusive use of the Loch Ossian hostel in the central Highlands, providing direct access to the hills and lower-level tracks for naturist walking. The area is also full of lochs and rivers for skinny dipping.
“The remote location of the hostel means that we can be naked throughout the building and the grounds. It also has direct access to Loch Ossian for swimming and we will be able to walk there naked direct from the hostel.”
Bunk bed berths for the event have already sold out, while visitors also have the option to wild camp.
Situated on the West Highland Railway and built in the 19th Century, Corrour is located near Loch Ossian at the edge of Rannoch Moor.
The station was originally built as a stopping point however passenger numbers increased as grouse season arrived.
And the spot became famous after Ewan McGregor declared “It’s s***e being Scottish” in the 1996 flick Trainspotting.
The restaurant has three B&B rooms available to stay in which were opened in 2016.
It’s not a criminal offence to strip off in public, but all that changes if your actions alarm or distress those around you.
Police Scotland guidance states cops should take no action when individuals are naked in public and there is “no clear sexual motive or behaviour and no disorderly conduct, harassment or other offences”.
If this is found to be the case, you could be charged with breach of the peace.
Last year, we told how prude locals called in cops to try and stop a nude swim at a remote beach.