When your dream falls apart: How to handle disappointment — and come back stronger
It can be difficult to cope when hit with crushing disappointment. Learn how to get over disappointment and move on with these top tips…
Mental Wellbeing
Why men shut down their emotions — and how their relationships pay the price
Emotional suppression in men often shows up as stress, irritability and distance — reshaping connection long before anyone even realises When emotions aren’t recognised, they don’t disappear. They leak. Unprocessed stress and emotional overload quietly spill into relationships, shaping their tone, closeness and communication — and not for the better. You might think you’re being […]
Learning this saved my relationship — but most couples never try it
Curiosity is one of the strongest predictors of emotional connection — yet in many long-term relationships it’s often the first thing to disappear Here, relationship expert Karen Thom explores why often it’s what you don’t say that quietly dismantles emotional intimacy. All too often, curiosity quietly disappears from long-term relationships — and missed moments, unasked […]
‘I can’t tell her how I feel’: It’s not your fault if you struggle to express emotions
Often we aren’t emotionally disconnected because we lack depth. We feel unseen because no one ever taught us how to put our inner world into words. If you struggle to express emotions you’re not alone — and you’re not emotionally deficient. As men, frequently we grow up learning that our value lies in what we […]
‘It was just a joke, don’t you have a sense of humour?’ How to spot relationship red flags
Subtle gaslighting, ‘jokes’ that hurt, constantly walking on eggshells: Relationship red flags often appear quietly — until your confidence is gone for good An old boyfriend of mine had one red flag phrase he repeated constantly: ‘I’m only kidding — it was just a joke! Don’t you have a sense of humour?’ He usually said […]
The Beckham siblings have had a public falling out – here’s why siblings fall out and how to heal the rifts
After a dramatic fall out with her sister, Sophia Smith went in search of a solution to understand and overcome sibling estrangement…
The trouble with New Year’s resolutions – and how to set goals that stick
Despite our good intentions, new year’s resolutions can seem destined to fail. Tweaking your mindset, however, can lead to sustaining change.
6 good timekeeping tips you can count on
It might feel like being perpetually late is beyond your control sometimes, but there are some things you can do to change this habit. Grace Pacie shares her good timekeeping tips to help you learn how to stop being late… Good timekeeping: it’s a skill many of us strive to have. It can be incredibly […]
Private Psychiatry: Assessments & treatments for adult ADHD, sleep disorders and more
Advertorial promotion Led by Clinical Director Dr Bruna, London-based mental health clinic Private Psychiatry offers in-depth assessments and treatment plans for a full range of mental health conditions, including adult ADHD, sleep disorders, anxiety and depression. In today’s fast-moving world, many adults are carrying invisible burdens. Difficulty focusing, constant distraction, chronic disorganisation, persistent anxiety or […]
Non-dominant hand writing therapy
Explore non-dominant hand writing therapy to gain new insights into your life and challenges, says our writing columnist, author and coach Jackee Holder.
