The closure trap: why waiting for an apology after a breakup could be keeping your heartbreak alive
Closure can feel like the missing piece after heartbreak. But what if the answers you’re waiting for aren’t actually what you need to heal? Najwa Zebian explains how to move forward without them.
Want more emotional connection in the bedroom? These are the simple things you can do to feel closer to your partner
From flirting with your partner during the day to having deeper, more meaningful conversations, emotional connection can play an important role in intimacy. Our experts reveal the simple things couples can do to feel closer – both inside and outside the bedroom.
The 50-40-10 happiness rule is trending again – but can you really control how happy you are?
The viral 50-40-10 theory claims 50% of our happiness comes from genetics, 40% from the choices we make and just 10% from our circumstances. But two mental health experts warn the reality is far more complicated – and reveal what you can do to boost your wellbeing.
Why do women fall in love with killers like Ted Bundy? Experts reveal the psychology behind the disturbing attraction
From believing they can change a dangerous man to enjoying the thrill of a relationship with someone safely behind bars, experts reveal why some women are drawn to notorious criminals – and why the psychology is more complicated than simply being attracted to a ‘bad man’.
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Inside Tupac Shakur’s murder trial: ‘All hell broke loose’ on night rapper was gunned down – but who killed him?
Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas, the only surviving suspect in his murder has finally gone on trial. Prosecutors claim Duane “Keffe D” Davis orchestrated the killing as revenge for an attack on his nephew
Michelle Hadley: The woman jailed for a crime she didn’t commit reveals her ‘fairytale ending’ after her ex-boyfriend’s shocking plot to frame her
Michelle Hadley spent 88 days behind bars and faced the possibility of life in prison after being accused of stalking her ex-fiancé’s new wife and arranging for men to sexually assault her. But the horrifying allegations were built on an elaborate web of lies – and a decade later, Michelle has finally rebuilt her life
Why watching true crime could actually be good for you, according to psychologists
From satisfying our curiosity to helping us understand danger, true crime can offer more than a grisly form of entertainment. Psychologists explain how it can boost empathy and even help us feel safer
Inside the devastating true story of Rachel Nickell’s murder – killed in broad daylight in front of her two-year-old son
Rachel’s son, Alex Hanscombe and his father André reveal how they tried to escape the trauma that made headlines worldwide, and what convinced them to tell their deeply personal story in Netflix’s The Witness.
The charming monster: how serial killer Ted Bundy escaped justice twice to kill again
Ted Bundy exploited his charm, intelligence, and a series of astonishing security lapses to escape from custody
‘I had an affair but couldn’t understand why’: How your childhood may hold clues to what happened
An intense attraction can feel impossible to explain, particularly when it leads somewhere you never intended to go. Could old emotional wounds be part of the story? A psychotherapist explains how our earliest relationships can influence the way we connect as adults and why they could lead to infidelity.
It’s not too late to turn your year around – here’s how to set goals for the rest of the year and stick to them
Year not panned out as you’d hoped? Manifest your dream end to the year with these tried-and-tested goal-setting tips.
Do your emotions often feel bigger than the situation? The overlooked ADHD symptom you may not know about
Think ADHD is only about concentration? Think again. Emotional dysregulation can make feelings hit harder and faster, leaving you wondering why something so small has triggered such a big response. We asked a doctor how to recognize and manage it.
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Many adults are living with undiagnosed autism without realising it – these are the seven hidden signs experts want you to know
From workplace challenges to social exhaustion, Anne Fletcher explores the subtle traits of autism that can remain hidden for decades before a diagnosis. Words: Anne Fletcher. Images: Shutterstock. I remember the first time I heard about autism. It was the 80s, and Dustin Hoffman was huge. Then he did Rain Man. It took the world […]
‘I thought I had everything I wanted — until one quiet summer afternoon changed the questions I was asking’
When life finally slows down, it’s often the bigger questions that rise to the surface. If you’ve found yourself wondering whether you’re truly happy, a psychologist explains why summer offers the ideal opportunity to reflect on what you really want — and how to start moving towards it.
Could some narcissism actually be healthy? Experts reveal the 6 surprising traits that could help you thrive
We tend to think of narcissism as entirely negative, but psychologists say there’s a lesser-known side that’s linked to resilience, confidence, and healthier relationships. Here’s how to tell the difference between the two.
Are you always early for everything? The psychology behind punctuality – and why it could be fuelling your anxiety
Being on time is generally seen as a positive trait – but if you’re the person who arrives everywhere 20 or 30 minutes early, experts say there could be more going on than simply being organised
Why do people have affairs? The psychology behind infidelity
An affair doesn’t always mean a relationship is unhappy or that someone has fallen out of love. Experts explain the complex mix of personal, emotional and relationship factors that can lead someone to cheat.
Inside the Lindsay Clancy murder trial: The chilling final texts to her husband before killing her three young children
The Massachusetts mother killed her children before attempting to take her own life. Now a jury must decide whether Lindsay Clancy deliberately planned the killings or was suffering from severe mental illness that left her unable to understand her actions.
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