Is he flirting with me?
Our agony aunt, Mary Fenwick, offers some helpful tips to one reader who asks: is he flirting with me or just being friendly?
Relationships
Relationships can be difficult to navigate, whether its romantic, platonic, friendship or professional ties – we’ve got expert advice & experiences to help.
Dealing with conflict: how to assert yourself with confidence
Discover how to deal with conflict and assert yourself with confidence with these top tips from award-winning coach, Kim Morgan.
What causes romantic chemistry between people?
Is chemistry something we have to wait for — or something we can create? Rosie Ifould investigates
How to help a child regulate their emotions
Discover how to help your child regulate and deal with confusing emotions, such as anger, fear and worry, with these top tips from clinical psychologist Dr Anne Lane…
‘My brother doesn’t want me in his life any more’: Coach advises how to cope with family rifts
Award-winning coach Kim Morgan mentors a woman who is heartbroken and bewildered over a family split and needs to free herself from her pain
‘You’ve got a friend in me…’: How to comfort a distressed loved one
The way we react to a loved one’s distress can have a profound effect on their mood and ability to cope and, when your own emotional load feels overwhelming, turning to someone you trust can bring you back to a place of control
What empty nest syndrome? How to navigate living with an adult child
Motherhood is a labour of love, then babies grow up and find their own way in the world. But with a growing number of adult children living at home, the ongoing responsibility can weigh heavily on a parent. Vee Sey steers her family towards modern domestic harmony
How to nurture lasting love: Dossier special
It’s been written about for centuries, but the secret to finding love, and keeping it, is as much of a mystery as ever. Heidi Scrimgeour learns how to cultivate a happy and enduring relationship
Check your connection: How to touch base with yourself and others
The start of a new year is the perfect time to take stock, reflect, reach out and rekindle attachments with yourself and those you love. Relationship expert Jan Day shows us how
The Christmas rituals we love
Prepare yourself – the festive season is here. Emma Cooling discovers why she can’t wait to get
the tree up and settle down in front of Home Alone
