How to nurture lasting love: Dossier special
It’s been written about for centuries, but the secret to finding love, and keeping it, is as much of a mystery as ever. Heidi Scrimgeour learns how to cultivate a happy and enduring relationship
Relationships
Relationships can be difficult to navigate, whether its romantic, platonic, friendship or professional ties – we’ve got expert advice & experiences to help.
Check your connection: How to touch base with yourself and others
The start of a new year is the perfect time to take stock, reflect, reach out and rekindle attachments with yourself and those you love. Relationship expert Jan Day shows us how
The Christmas rituals we love
Prepare yourself – the festive season is here. Emma Cooling discovers why she can’t wait to get
the tree up and settle down in front of Home Alone
‘We are family, I got all my sisters with me’: How to have a harmonious relationship with your siblings
It’s a relationship that can span a lifetime – but can be a bumpy ride. Rebecca Frank explores how we can
enjoy time with our siblings, without rivalry rearing its ugly head
Should we have a baby? How to decide if parenthood is right for you in an age of fertility anxiety
It is one of the biggest decisions in life, and Ali Roff Farrar was feeling the pressure. She sought help, and learned new ways to understand her feelings and make strong choices. Could her revelations help you decide?
Is it time to be alone for a while?
Do you take time to be single and reflect alone in-between relationships? When Abi Jackson deleted her busy dating app to catch up with herself, she expected the break from the sexiness, drama and hilarity to be temporary. But in the quiet, something shifted in her soul…
Advice: Are you finding it hard to get on with a materialistic friend?
Do you find it hard to relate to a friend who seems driven by money? It can be hard when we lose the connection we once had with our friends, but are there ways in which you can re-kindle your friendship that don’t cost anything? Here our agony aunt Mary Fenwick gives advice to a reader who is struggling to talk to an old friend…
How to have a difficult conversation
It’s not always easy to face difficult conversations that could bring us closer to those we love. But, as Abi Jackson discovered, it’s never too late to talk… here she shares how a difficult conversation with a parent played out, and a family therapist explains how you can approach a long-overdue discussion about past hurts…
Are you stuck in a sexless marriage?
Are you finding it hard to cope in your marriage with no sex? It feels like the love has gone and you’re sleeping apart, so how do you find a way forward? Here Mary Fenwick gives advice to one reader who is struggling with negative feelings towards her husband…
5 steps to a better relationship
Five easy tips to improving your relationships, by Anamaya psychotherapist Veronica Preteltand and life coach Suncica Getter
