‘I feel guilty that I earn more than my friends’: How to handle money differences without creating resentment
A therapist explains how to navigate money differences between friends without guilt, resentment or feeling left out this festive season.
Relationships
Relationships can be difficult to navigate, whether its romantic, platonic, friendship or professional ties – we’ve got expert advice & experiences to help.
Is gift-giving bringing you joy — or stress? What your present-buying habits could reveal about your relationships
Some people give from the heart, while others use gifts to seek control or approval. Greta Solomon discovers five common gift-giving styles — and how to build healthier habits around giving and receiving.
10 quiet signs you might have fallen for someone with psychopathic traits (and one you mustn’t ignore)
Psychopaths don’t always look like the villains we imagine. From excessive charm and calculated kindness to subtle put-downs and gaslighting, psychologist Dr Emma Kavanagh reveals 10 behaviours that could suggest someone has psychopathic traits – and why the warning signs can be so difficult to spot.
Is it cheating if you fall for someone in a video game? The new rules of emotional infidelity
As virtual worlds become increasingly social, the boundaries between gaming, flirting and emotional infidelity are becoming harder to define. But if you — or your partner — develop romantic feelings for someone you’ve met in a game, does it count as cheating?
Is your relationship getting lost in the scroll? How to stop tech from replacing meaningful time together
You don’t have to give up technology to protect your relationship. From putting phones away during shared time to discussing what stays private, small changes can help make space for real connection.
Five relationship red flags that suggest it may be time for couples therapy — and what to do next
Relationship trouble doesn’t always mean it’s over. A therapist shares five signs it may be time to seek couples therapy — and how to start the conversation.
How to navigate a friendship when a couple splits up – without taking sides or getting caught in the middle
When a couple you care about separates, your friendships can suddenly feel complicated. How do you offer support, handle invitations and protect confidences without becoming caught in the middle?
Coercive control: How to recognise the signs and rebuild your life after abuse
It rarely starts with threats or violence. Coercive control can begin with seemingly caring behaviour before escalating into isolation, monitoring and manipulation that gradually erode your confidence and independence. Trauma specialist psychotherapist Tina Chummun explains how to recognise the warning signs, understand why leaving doesn’t always end the fear and begin rebuilding your sense of self.
‘The shame was never ours to bear’: how Ruth Ellis’s execution scarred generations of her family
For decades, the execution of Ruth Ellis cast a long shadow over her family, shaping childhoods, relationships and a legacy of trauma. Now, after securing a historic posthumous pardon for her grandmother, Laura Enston tells us how she is reclaiming a story that was once a source of shame.
‘Help — I can’t stop thinking about my married coworker!’: How to stop a workplace crush from becoming an affair
You can’t always control who you’re attracted to, but you can control what happens next. A therapist explains why workplace crushes develop, what they might reveal about your needs, and how to stop attraction from crossing a line.
