I have to live with my mother – how can I make it work?
Our agony aunt Mary Fenwick offers a new perspective on the challenges and problems that you face…
Relationships
Relationships can be difficult to navigate, whether its romantic, platonic, friendship or professional ties – we’ve got expert advice & experiences to help.
Dating Roadblocks 5: I can’t get anyone to commit to a relationship
All kinds of things influence how you approach dating, but there are common sticking points, says Rosie Ifould. Experts believe that if you can identify your own pattern, and the thought processes behind it, you can change it for the better
Can you really do it all?
How do you keep all the plates spinning, asks Ilona Boniwell, mother of four teenagers and a baby, Psychologies’ parenting expert and one of most respected positive psychologists in the world? She tells us how she attempts it – for starters, get the kids to help
How to let go of parental guilt
Got toddlers in the house? Are you feeling a bit overwhlemed that you’re not on top of it all, all the time? Here are four tips to help you feel you’re doing the best you can
Dating Roadblocks 3: It all goes wrong after the third date
All kinds of things influence how you approach dating, but there are common sticking points. Experts believe that if you can identify your own pattern, and the thought processes behind it, you can change it for the better
Four tips for how to revive your friendships
Sort out you ‘sappers’ from your ‘growers’ and make time for the people who matter most
How to become friends with your dad
Psychology professor Linda Nielsen teaches fathers and daughters how to rebuild their relationships. Here’s her advice
Dating Roadblocks 2: I can’t get past the first date
All kinds of things influence how you approach dating, but there are common sticking points, says Rosie Ifould. Experts believe that if you can identify your own pattern, and the thought processes behind it, you can change it for the better
Can you make peace with a former partner?
When you marry again after divorce, how can you create a harmonious ‘blended’ family – and even make peace with a former partner? It is possible, says Ilona Boniwell
