Relationships can be difficult to navigate, whether its romantic, platonic, friendship or professional ties – we’ve got expert advice & experiences to help.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
If dating feels more like a job interview than a chance to connect, you’re not alone. Discover why first-date anxiety is so common — and how to shift your focus to prioritise real connection.
You’ve got something to celebrate, but a friend is going through a difficult time. How can you share your happiness sensitively without feeling you should hide it?
You organise, listen and hold things together. But who checks in on you? Being the capable one can leave your own needs overlooked. Here’s how to make room for support.
An unanswered message can leave us wondering what we’ve done wrong. But a read receipt reveals very little about someone’s intentions. Here’s how to make space between what your phone shows you and the story you tell yourself.
When your morning is their bedtime, even a quick catch-up takes planning. But distance doesn’t have to mean losing the everyday closeness that makes a friendship feel special.
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