Why being the person everyone relies on can leave you feeling lonely
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.
Relationships
Relationships can be difficult to navigate, whether its romantic, platonic, friendship or professional ties – we’ve got expert advice & experiences to help.
They’ve read your message but haven’t replied – here’s why your mind jumps to the worst conclusion
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.
How to stay close to a friend when you live in different time zones
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.
Could you be the ‘other woman’? 5 red flags that could reveal your partner is hiding something — and what to do about it
Is your gut trying to tell you something? An expert shares the five relationship red flags that could help you work out what’s really going on.
Why do some people who seem so confident find criticism so difficult to handle? Could it be a sign of narcissism?
Narcissism is more complex than an inflated sense of self-importance. Psychotherapists explore the role of shame, self-worth and emotional defensiveness, and how these patterns can shape our closest relationships.
How to tell if your best friend is a narcissist: 10 red flags you shouldn’t ignore
From constant one-upmanship to dismissing your feelings, a psychotherapist reveals the subtle behaviours that could signal narcissistic traits in a close friend – and what to do if your friendship is leaving you feeling drained.
‘I became a mum and realised I needed to reparent myself, too — here’s what it taught me about wellbeing’
Parenting can bring up more than your child’s big feelings. Writer Holly Treacy explores how it can make you confront your own unmet needs, childhood patterns and the parts of yourself that still need care.
4 subtle red flags in a partner’s behaviour that could reveal how they really feel about consent
From ignoring boundaries and introducing rough play without asking to guilt-tripping you when you say no, a sex expert reveals four subtle behaviours that could tell you a lot about how a partner treats consent, communication and your comfort.
Want to move on from an affair? These are the vital actions you need, says our expert
An affair can leave you questioning your worth, your relationship and your ability to trust again. But healing starts with understanding that someone else’s betrayal was not your fault – and knowing what genuine accountability looks like if you’re going to move forward.
Dating after 40: how menopause can change what you want from dating
As priorities shift in midlife, menopause can prompt women to rethink confidence, intimacy and relationships — and become clearer about the person they want beside them.
