What causes romantic chemistry between people?
Is chemistry something we have to wait for — or something we can create? Rosie Ifould investigates
Relationships
Relationships can be difficult to navigate, whether its romantic, platonic, friendship or professional ties – we’ve got expert advice & experiences to help.
How to help a child regulate their emotions
Discover how to help your child regulate and deal with confusing emotions, such as anger, fear and worry, with these top tips from clinical psychologist Dr Anne Lane…
‘My brother doesn’t want me in his life any more’: Coach advises how to cope with family rifts
Award-winning coach Kim Morgan mentors a woman who is heartbroken and bewildered over a family split and needs to free herself from her pain
‘You’ve got a friend in me…’: How to comfort a distressed loved one
The way we react to a loved one’s distress can have a profound effect on their mood and ability to cope and, when your own emotional load feels overwhelming, turning to someone you trust can bring you back to a place of control
What empty nest syndrome? How to navigate living with an adult child
Motherhood is a labour of love, then babies grow up and find their own way in the world. But with a growing number of adult children living at home, the ongoing responsibility can weigh heavily on a parent. Vee Sey steers her family towards modern domestic harmony
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
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
‘Friends are the family you choose’: How to create, maintain and enjoy strong companionships
Friendship is a human need, but if you’re hooked on the idea of a group dynamic, you may be seeking the wrong tribe in the wrong place. Emma Reed discovers how belonging can be found without a large posse of pals
