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I need to make a change, but don’t want to be disloyal

Our agony aunt Mary Fenwick offers words of wisdom to help with whatever is troubling you

Psychologies

24 July 201718 February 2022

I need to make a change, but don’t want to be disloyal

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I am scared no one will ever choose me

Our agony aunt, Mary Fenwick, offers a new perspective on whatever is troubling you

Psychologies

4 July 201718 February 2022

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I am struggling with a competitive colleague

Our agony aunt Mary Fenwick offers words of wisdom to help with whatever is troubling you

Psychologies

30 June 201718 February 2022

I am struggling with a competitive colleague

Love life

How to get over a long-term relationship and rebuild trust

Salama Marine, in-house relationship psychologist for online dating platform EliteSingles, shares six ways to rebuild your confidence after a long term relationship has ended.

Psychologies

28 June 201718 February 2022

How to get over a long-term relationship and rebuild trust

Relationships

Shifting gears with your relationship

Embracing change could be the help you need

Psychologies

27 June 201718 February 2022

Relationships

My friend can’t be bothered to stay in touch

Our agony aunt Mary Fenwick offers words of wisdom to help with whatever is troubling you

Psychologies

16 June 201718 February 2022

My friend can’t be bothered to stay in touch

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Our blended family doesn’t always get on

Our agony aunt Mary Fenwick offers words of wisdom to help with whatever is troubling you

Psychologies

13 June 201718 February 2022

Our blended family doesn’t always get on

Relationships

Am I selfish for wanting to leave?

Our agony aunt Mary Fenwick offers words of wisdom to help with whatever is troubling you

Psychologies

21 May 201718 February 2022

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I feel lonely and have no meaningful relationships

Our agony aunt Mary Fenwick offers words of wisdom to help with whatever is troubling you

Psychologies

1 May 201718 February 2022

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How to deal with a narcissist

Coach Kim Morgan gives some valuable advice on how to deal with the narcissists in your life

Psychologies

1 May 201718 February 2022

Holidays should reduce stress. So why do they create so much of it?

From airport queues and traffic jams to forgotten chargers and overpacked itineraries, travel stress can creep in before your holiday has even begun. Experts share the simple strategies that can help you stay calmer, travel smarter and actually return home feeling refreshed. Summer holidays are meant to help us unwind, but for many people, the […]

Why being the Golden Child can be just as bad as being the Scapegoat: The hidden impact of narcissistic family roles

Being treated as the family favourite might seem like a blessing, while becoming the family scapegoat can feel like a curse. But psychologists say both experiences can leave lasting emotional wounds, shaping self-worth, relationships and identity well into adulthood. Many adults spend years wondering why they struggle to trust themselves. Why criticism feels devastating, they […]

Is it really imposter syndrome – or is it the lingering effects of narcissistic abuse?

If you constantly question your abilities, dismiss your achievements or feel as though you’ll eventually be ‘found out’, you might assume you’re experiencing imposter syndrome. But for some people, those feelings don’t begin in the workplace. They begin in a relationship where their confidence was slowly dismantled. Imposter syndrome is often described as the persistent […]

Meet psychopath: narcissism’s more charming (but even nastier) big brother

We picture psychopaths as violent outliers. But psychologist Dr Emma Kavanagh argues the reality is more unsettling: with a blend of charm, confidence and emotional clarity, they are often right at the heart of our society — sometimes even sitting on a pedestal on the top of it. As Emma Kavanagh describes meeting a psychopath, […]

The subtle signs of narcissistic abuse: why you might not recognise it until it’s too late

Narcissistic abuse is easy to miss, but it can destroy your self-esteem — here’s how to spot it and start taking action “Is that what you’re wearing?” he asks, eyebrow raised. You instantly scan your outfit. Too smart? Skirt too short? What’s wrong with it? Yes, you were going to wear that, but swiftly reconsider […]