Tips for dating after being single for a long time
Our agony aunt Mary Fenwick shares her advice for one reader who is thinking about dating again after being single for a long time…
Relationships
Relationships can be difficult to navigate, whether its romantic, platonic, friendship or professional ties – we’ve got expert advice & experiences to help.
Expert tips for better festive small-talk
Love them or hate them, ‘tis the season for Christmas conversations, so how do we embrace them happily even if we naturally shy away, asks Kellie Gillespie-Wright. Words: Kellie Gillespie-Wright. Images: Shutterstock, Pexels The holiday season is here, and calendars are filling up with festive functions, family gatherings, and office parties. Along with those events […]
How to talk to your kids about Santa (and other awkward Christmas conversations)
Few times of year throw up as many tricky topics as Christmas, from whether you-know-who is real to why there’s no PS5 under the tree. Heidi Scrimgeour, a mother of three, discovers how to tackle some challenging questions
Healing after betrayal: 5 steps to reclaim your heart
Healing from betrayal is a deeply personal journey. Whether you’re dealing with the aftermath of infidelity or emotional betrayal, Dating and Transformation Coach Manj Bahra offers 5 practical steps to help you heal from betrayal and rebuild your life. When the news broke about Dave Grohl fathering a child outside his marriage, many of us […]
Zoe Blaskey on modern motherhood, guilt, and setting boundaries
Podcaster and author Zoe Blaskey talks to Psychologies about modern motherhood, endless expectation, and why setting boundaries, not seeking balance, is the key. Words: Holly Treacy. Images: BobbyNewMan Studio, Rhiannon Duffin Mum guilt. It’s a relentless shadow that looms over the lives of countless mothers – myself included. In fact, it’s so prevalent it’s been […]
Anna Williamson: make or break your relationship this September
In her latest column, Anna Williamson explores how to evaluate your relationship and decide if it’s time to call it quits.
How to navigate the transition to an empty nest
Have your children left for university or other ventures? As parenthood takes on a new guise, open yourself up to change and let your empty nest grief give way to opportunity, writes Yasmina Floyer. When I was sixteen, the swell of my life beginning to expand was palpable, the world opening up like a treasure […]
Louise Pentland: ‘Connection brings me back to calm’
She’s been called the ‘original influencer’, so what makes millions want to know what author and blogger Louise Pentland is thinking? Holly Treacy meets her to find out… If you have never come across Louise Pentland’s social media accounts, YouTube channel, or website, you’re probably in the minority. She’s been blogging since 2009 and has […]
How to deal with friendship problems
Friendships bring immense joy, but they also come with their own set of challenges. Here, Caroline Butterwick helps us deal with our differences and save our friendships (or let them go).
How to make friends (and keep them!)
Making new friends as an adult can be tricky. Here, experts share their advice on making friends, and give 6 tips to keeping them, too.
