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
Relationships
Relationships can be difficult to navigate, whether its romantic, platonic, friendship or professional ties – we’ve got expert advice & experiences to help.
‘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
Lost that loving feeling? Learn how to reignite the spark
Lockdown’s unending togetherness has swept many of our relationships into the doldrums. Heidi Scrimgeour explores how to turn embers into passionate flames
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
Finding it hard to put your parent into a care home?
Are you struggling with the decision around whether you should put an elderly parent into a care home? You love them dearly, but caring for a parent whilst working full-time can be exhausting. Here Mary Fenwick gives advice to one reader who is facing the dilemma of placing her mother into care…
