How tolerant are you?

Are you always early for everything? The psychology behind punctuality – and why it could be fuelling your anxiety

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Are you always early for everything? The psychology behind punctuality – and why it could be fuelling your anxiety

Emotional wellbeing

Crying more during menopause? Here’s why fear and worry increase in midlife – and how to support your emotional wellbeing

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The 10 most prolific serial killers in US history – and how they were finally caught

The 10 most prolific serial killers in US history – from household names like Ted Bundy to America’s deadliest serial killer, Samuel Little

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Psychopath vs Sociopath: What’s the difference?

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Love life

It’s not about watching porn or being unfaithful: the truth about sex addiction

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Self

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Self

Could some narcissism actually be healthy? Experts reveal the 6 surprising traits that could help you thrive

We tend to think of narcissism as entirely negative, but psychologists say there’s a lesser-known side that’s linked to resilience, confidence, and healthier relationships. Here’s how to tell the difference between the two.

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Family & parenting / Mental health

The childhood experiences that can leave you doubting yourself as an adult

Psychologist Dr Emma Kavanagh explains how parents with strong controlling or antagonistic traits can influence a child’s sense of reality, self-trust and identity — and why understanding these patterns can help adults make sense of their past. The relationship between a parent and child shapes some of our earliest beliefs about love, trust and who […]

Sally Saunders

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Career

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‘Being good at your job shouldn’t require sacrificing your health, relationships or wellbeing.’

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How tolerant are you?

You have suggested an initiative at work but no one has signed up for it. You:

You are queuing up to see a film when your friend criticises Woody Allen. You love his films. You:

Your partner wants to go on holiday to Iceland but you want to go to Morocco. How do you resolve this? You:

What is tolerance?

It’s one in the morning and a noisy party is still going on next door. You:

You’re on the phone to a friend and it’s clear they are feeling depressed for no particular reason. You:

You’re abroad and a local family invites you to share their meal – it’s on a communal plate and you all use your fingers. You:

One of your friends is pregnant but continues to have the odd cigarette. You:

Of the following, what is the most important thing in life?

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