Books

Paperback pick: Burial Rites

A stunning piece of historical fiction is gripping Stacey Bartlett

22 June 201418 February 2022

Paperback pick: The Rosie Project

Stacey Bartlett finds The Rosie Project a charming read

11 May 201418 February 2022

Book of the month: March 2014

Stacey Bartlett finds Prayers For The Stolen by Jennifer Clement an inspiring story of female resilience

2 May 201418 February 2022

Paperback pick: Sisterland

Stacey Bartlett on the latest book from American Wife author Curtis Sittenfeld

29 April 201418 February 2022

Why you don’t have to be single or carefree to have your own version of a hot-girl summer — even after 40

Writer Caro Giles discovers that you don’t have to be young and carefree to experience your own ‘hot girl summer’ at 40+.

Amy Mica Marsden

15 August 202613 August 2026

Love life

Are narcissists more likely to have affairs? 7 traits that may make them more likely to stray

Trauma specialist Zoe Clews explains the narcissistic traits that may make some people more likely to seek attention outside their relationship – and why cheating isn’t as simple as a personality label.

Emotional wellbeing / Love life

Guilt vs shame after an affair: What’s the difference?

After an affair, guilt and shame can be overwhelming – but they aren’t the same thing. Understanding the difference can help the person who cheated take responsibility without becoming trapped in self-loathing.

Love life

The heartbreaking question betrayed partners can’t help but ask: “What was wrong with me?”

After an affair, the betrayed partner can end up questioning everything from their attractiveness to their judgement. But why does someone else’s betrayal so often become a judgement on ourselves?

Love life

Can a relationship recover after an affair? What every betrayed partner needs to consider…

An affair can shatter trust and leave couples wondering if their relationship can ever feel safe again. But what is the work needed to help some couples rebuild?

Emotional wellbeing / Love life

How does an affair affect your self-esteem?

An affair can leave you questioning everything from your attractiveness to your judgement. But why does it hit your self-esteem so hard, and how can you stop your partner’s choices from becoming a judgement on your own worth?