Relationships can be difficult to navigate, whether its romantic, platonic, friendship or professional ties – we’ve got expert advice & experiences to help.
It’s a relationship that can span a lifetime – but can be a bumpy ride. Rebecca Frank explores how we can
enjoy time with our siblings, without rivalry rearing its ugly head
Few times of year throw up as many tricky topics as Christmas, from whether you-know-who is real to why there’s no PS5 under the tree. Heidi Scrimgeour, a mother of three, discovers how to tackle some challenging questions
Friendship is a human need, but if you’re hooked on the idea of a group dynamic, you may be seeking the wrong tribe in the wrong place. Emma Reed discovers how belonging can be found without a large posse of pals
Lockdown’s unending togetherness has swept many of our relationships into the doldrums. Heidi Scrimgeour explores how to turn embers into passionate flames
Do you take time to be single and reflect alone in-between relationships? When Abi Jackson deleted her busy dating app to catch up with herself, she expected the break from the sexiness, drama and hilarity to be temporary. But in the quiet, something shifted in her soul…
Do you find it hard to relate to a friend who seems driven by money? It can be hard when we lose the connection we once had with our friends, but are there ways in which you can re-kindle your friendship that don’t cost anything? Here our agony aunt Mary Fenwick gives advice to a reader who is struggling to talk to an old friend…
It’s not always easy to face difficult conversations that could bring us closer to those we love. But, as Abi Jackson discovered, it’s never too late to talk… here she shares how a difficult conversation with a parent played out, and a family therapist explains how you can approach a long-overdue discussion about past hurts…
Are you finding it hard to cope in your marriage with no sex? It feels like the love has gone and you’re sleeping apart, so how do you find a way forward? Here Mary Fenwick gives advice to one reader who is struggling with negative feelings towards her husband…
Five easy tips to improving your relationships, by Anamaya psychotherapist Veronica Preteltand and life coach Suncica Getter
Are you struggling with the decision around whether you should put an elderly parent into a care home? You love them dearly, but caring for a parent whilst working full-time can be exhausting. Here Mary Fenwick gives advice to one reader who is facing the dilemma of placing her mother into care…
