If you never know what you feel, life can be more complex and frustrating than it needs to be. We asked an expert all about alexithymia (or ‘emotional blindness’) and how to navigate it. Words: Amy Mica Marsden. Images: Shutterstock. It often goes unnoticed, and in fact many people don’t even realise they have it. […]
From better relationships to improved wellbeing, Kate Townshend explores why choosing softness isn’t a weakness — it’s a strength. Words: Kate Townshend. Images: Shutterstock. One of my favourite things about summer is its texture. You can walk out into air that feels like a caress rather than a bite. Everyone is slower and lazier, as […]
Could an AI chatbot come between you and your partner? An expert explains when virtual companionship becomes emotional infidelity – and how to respond. Words: Amy Mica Marsden. Images: Shutterstock It’s a scenario straight out of a sci-fi movie: you sense that something is off-balance with your partner, only to discover they’re cheating on you […]
Is becoming a mother incompatible with having a good sex life? We spoke to Sarah Forbes, author of Mama Sex: How a Perfect Storm Created a Revolution, about the challenges mothers face when it comes to keeping intimacy alive. Words: Amy Mica Marsden. Images: Shutterstock It’s a refrain heard time and time again throughout history: […]
When attraction takes hold, it can be all-consuming — but sometimes that attraction can make us feel more insecure than happy. Writer Yasmina Floyer speaks to the experts to find out more about the difference between love and limerence and how to spot the real signs of infatuation. Words: Yasmina Floyer. Images: Shutterstock. It’s easy […]
Parties, vacations, festivals and more – watching everyone you know enjoy themselves in summer can leave you feeling down. We asked an expert how to take the pressure off and say goodbye to FOMO. Words: Amy Mica Marsden. Images: Shutterstock. ‘Is everyone having fun but me?’ It’s a question you’ve likely asked yourself at one […]
Yoga-mad Jill* feels like she’s pulling against bike-obsessed Kevin. Is it time to end the relationship? Coach Kim Morgan discusses their relationship troubles and offers her solutions if you’re in a similar situation. Words: Kim Morgan. Images: Shutterstock. *Names have been changed Jill was a warm, expressive and confident woman. She had a youthful, ‘boho’ […]
Switching off can be harder than it sounds — if you find it tough to unwind on holiday, try these therapist-endorsed tips to let yourself go, writes Sara Keenan
When life gets busy, relationships can quietly slip away. Yasmina Floyer explores why it happens and shares expert-backed advice on reconnecting with the people who matter most. Words: Yasmina Floyer. Images: Shutterstock After the festive season, many of us find ourselves reflecting on relationships that felt stretched or strained over Christmas — the family tensions, […]
Vacations should be a time of relaxation – but when you’re outside of your usual routine, tensions with friends can arise. We asked the experts how to keep trips fun and argument-free this summer. Words: Amy Mica Marsden. Images: Shutterstock. We all deserve a break when we can – and taking a trip with our […]
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