relationships Archives

Anna Williamson: make or break your relationship this September

In her latest column, Anna Williamson explores how to evaluate your relationship and decide if it’s time to call it quits.

Psychologies

20 September 2024

Anna Williamson: make or break your relationship this September

How to tell if your best friend is a narcissist: 10 red flags you shouldn’t ignore

From constant one-upmanship to dismissing your feelings, a psychotherapist reveals the subtle behaviours that could signal narcissistic traits in a close friend – and what to do if your friendship is leaving you feeling drained.

Alison Graves

7 October 20265 October 2026

Love life / Friendships

Is it love or love bombing? The signs to look out for when affection and attention become overwhelming

Constant messages, calls and emotional conversations can leave you exhausted even when they come from someone you love. Here’s how to recognise when closeness has tipped into overwhelm.

Sally Saunders

24 September 202622 September 2026

Self / Mental health

The invisible grief of menopause – why you can miss the woman you were without wanting your old life back

From mourning your younger body and fading libido to confronting the end of your reproductive years, menopause can bring a surprising sense of loss. Experts explain why it happens – and how to embrace the woman you’re becoming

Suzanne Baum

5 October 20263 October 2026

What’s your attachment style? How understanding whether you’re secure, anxious or avoidant could help your relationship

From anxious and avoidant to secure and fearful-avoidant, understanding your attachment patterns can help you recognise relationship triggers, communicate more openly and respond differently when things feel difficult

Rhys Thomas

30 September 202628 September 2026

Love life

You still love each other. So why are things so quiet in the bedroom now?

From children and work to exhaustion, changing bodies and shifting desire, long-term intimacy rarely stays the same. What matters isn’t matching the past — but understanding what has changed. One of the more unsettling moments in a long relationship is realising that you don’t have sex like you used to. Perhaps there was a time […]

Sally Saunders

11 September 202611 September 2026

Love life

Do you have FOBO? Why ‘Fear of a Better Option’ could be the reason you can’t find happiness

The unlimited choice in dating apps has left us unable to find a relationship due to Fear of a Better Option. Here’s how to commit again.

Alex Lloyd

5 September 20264 September 2026