How to have a healthy summer fling
Ellen Tout was not looking for a relationship. Then, one warm summer’s evening, as eyes met across a crowded room, she found a different kind of magic
Relationships
Relationships can be difficult to navigate, whether its romantic, platonic, friendship or professional ties – we’ve got expert advice & experiences to help.
Anna Williamson: How to connect for a summer of love
Whether you’re flying solo or coupled up, summer is the perfect season to embrace the romance and create unforgettable memories, says relationships expert Anna Williamson… Sunshine boosts your mood – fact. It stimulates the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that contributes to feelings of happiness, making the long holiday season the ideal time for romantic […]
How to help your child with loneliness
It’s usually associated with the elderly – but loneliness is a huge concern for many children too, writes Lisa Salmon Words: Lisa Salmon. Images: Pexels When you cast your mind back to your childhood, what do you remember? Sun-drenched days playing on the beach with a bucket and spade? Hours hanging out with your friends […]
5 ways to build adult friendships for better health and wellbeing
Discover why adult friendships are often undervalued, how loneliness affects wellbeing, and find our 5 practical tips for building meaningful, low-pressure friendships that can improve your life in powerful ways. Words: Kellie Gillespie-Wright, Images: Shutterstock, Pexels Friendship isn’t just a bonus — it’s a vital part of our mental and physical health. We live in […]
How to make friends (and keep them!)
Making new friends as an adult can be tricky. Here, experts share their advice on making friends, and give 6 tips to keeping them, too.
Mel Robbins: ‘I don’t hold back, I love being the villain’
Self-help superstar Mel Robbins tells Sally Saunders about her latest book, ‘Let Them’, and why her daughter dropping F-bombs was a life-changing moment.
Tips for dating after being single for a long time
Our agony aunt Mary Fenwick shares her advice for one reader who is thinking about dating again after being single for a long time…
Expert tips for better festive small-talk
Love them or hate them, ‘tis the season for Christmas conversations. So how do we embrace them happily even if we naturally shy away? Kellie Gillespie-Wright answers all. Words: Kellie Gillespie-Wright. Images: Shutterstock, Pexels The holiday season is here, and calendars are filling up with festive functions, family gatherings, and office parties. Along with those […]
Healing after betrayal: 5 steps to reclaim your heart
Healing from betrayal is a deeply personal journey. Whether you’re dealing with the aftermath of infidelity or emotional betrayal, Dating and Transformation Coach Manj Bahra offers 5 practical steps to help you heal from betrayal and rebuild your life. When the news broke about Dave Grohl fathering a child outside his marriage, many of us […]
Zoe Blaskey on modern motherhood, guilt, and setting boundaries
Podcaster and author Zoe Blaskey talks to Psychologies about modern motherhood, endless expectation, and why setting boundaries, not seeking balance, is the key. Words: Holly Treacy. Images: BobbyNewMan Studio, Rhiannon Duffin Mum guilt. It’s a relentless shadow that looms over the lives of countless mothers – myself included. In fact, it’s so prevalent it’s been […]
