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Emotional wellbeing

Paperback pick: The Son

American Rust author Philipp Meyer’s The Son

Psychologies

11 June 201418 February 2022

Relationships

Can men and women really just be friends?

With good communication and the right boundaries in place, it is possible, says sex and relationships expert Esther Perel

Psychologies

11 June 201418 February 2022

Can men and women really just be friends?

Emotional wellbeing

Just for the weekend: The Valley, Cornwall

Suzy and Charlie Greaves (not to mention Oscar, the cocker spaniel) are much revived by a dog-friendly break in Truro

Psychologies

11 June 201418 February 2022

Just for the weekend: The Valley, Cornwall

Emotional wellbeing

Uplifting music gives your brain a boost

What effect does an inspirational piece of music have on how you feel?

Psychologies

10 June 201418 February 2022

Uplifting music gives your brain a boost

Career

Coach yourself to a career you love

Here are five questions you need to ask

Psychologies

9 June 201418 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

Paperback picks: The Luminaries

Mystery and intrigue in 1800s New Zealand

Psychologies

8 June 201418 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

Spa Special 2014: Ti Sana Detox Retreat & Spa, Lecco, Italy

In this year’s Spa Special, we’ve purposefully sought destinations that work to heal, nurture and balance body, mind and spirit. We hope you enjoy them

Psychologies

8 June 201418 February 2022

Spa Special 2014: Ti Sana Detox Retreat & Spa, Lecco, Italy

Emotional wellbeing

Paperback pick: The Trip To Echo Spring

Olivia Laing examines the myths behind the alcoholic writer

Psychologies

7 June 201418 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

Just for the weekend: Dine out in the Dales

Eat and drink very finely at Yorkshire’s best hotel restaurant, The Burlington, at The Devonshire Arms in Bolton Abbey, writes Lorna V

Psychologies

7 June 201418 February 2022

Just for the weekend: Dine out in the Dales

Relationships

Focus on what gives you pleasure

Exhaustion and resentment can extinguish your sex life fast, but there are ways to reconnect with your own sexual drive by focusing on what gives you pleasure

Psychologies

7 June 201418 February 2022

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 […]

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.

‘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.

‘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.