Why do we hurt the people we love most, even when we know our words can cause damage? Relationship expert Paul Brunson explains how stress, resentment and feeling unheard can make us lash out – and shares how to stop arguments escalating and rebuild better communication.
When a couple you care about separates, your friendships can suddenly feel complicated. How do you offer support, handle invitations and protect confidences without becoming caught in the middle?
It rarely starts with threats or violence. Coercive control can begin with seemingly caring behaviour before escalating into isolation, monitoring and manipulation that gradually erode your confidence and independence. Trauma specialist psychotherapist Tina Chummun explains how to recognise the warning signs, understand why leaving doesn’t always end the fear and begin rebuilding your sense of self.
You organise the occasion, gather everyone together and take the pictures. But how often are you in them? If being photographed has become uncomfortable, there are gentle ways to feel more at ease without having to love every image.
Being with a partner who has ADHD present unique challenges, but they can be worked through with understanding, compassion, and effort
You’ve got something to celebrate, but a friend is going through a difficult time. How can you share your happiness sensitively without feeling you should hide it?
You organise, listen and hold things together. But who checks in on you? Being the capable one can leave your own needs overlooked. Here’s how to make room for support.
An unanswered message can leave us wondering what we’ve done wrong. But a read receipt reveals very little about someone’s intentions. Here’s how to make space between what your phone shows you and the story you tell yourself.
When your morning is their bedtime, even a quick catch-up takes planning. But distance doesn’t have to mean losing the everyday closeness that makes a friendship feel special.
Is your gut trying to tell you something? An expert shares the five relationship red flags that could help you work out what’s really going on.
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