Relationships
Dating, breakups, marriage, friendships and family – our relationships with people can range from pleasant to complex. We discuss it all here.
Relationships
What is ‘eldest daughter syndrome’ and how can we fix it?
The Conversation | June 12, 2023
Eldest daughters often carry a heavy but invisible burden of domestic responsibility from a young age. Here's how to break the cycle.
Relationships
How to stop being a people pleaser in 3 simple steps
Guest Writer | May 24, 2023
If you’re a people pleaser, you become a magnet for other people’s priorities at the detriment of your own. Here's how to break the habit.
Relationships
How to build and maintain healthy boundaries
Guest Writer | April 10, 2023
Setting boundaries with others might not come instinctively to you, but there are small steps you can take to stand up for yourself and your needs.
Relationships
The loneliness of being at a different life stage to your friends
Emma Lennon | February 6, 2023
As you age, it’s inevitable that your friends will reach milestones at different times, making you feel left behind. Here’s how to handle that.
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How to separate amicably, according to a family lawyer
Guest Writer | February 3, 2023
If you or someone you know want to separate peacefully, it is possible. Here’s some tips from family lawyer Siobhan Mullins of Separate Together.
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You’ve stopped drinking. Now what? How to be sober and social
Emma Lennon | December 5, 2022
Have you had to cut back on alcohol or ditch it completely? Here’s how to handle social situations if you’ve decided to stop drinking.
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How to set boundaries with your parents
Emma Lennon | August 31, 2022
Setting boundaries with your parents not only protects you, it also helps you to cultivate healthy adult relationships with them. These tips can help.
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Cancer etiquette: the art of talking to a friend with cancer
Guest Writer | July 8, 2022
When it comes to communicating with a friend who has cancer, there are some dos and don’ts to follow, writes cancer survivor Alyx Stewart.
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I’m a successful and independent woman. How can I fit love into my life?
Tracey Cheung | June 27, 2022
For busy and ambitious women, juggling a successful career and finding love can be a challenge, but it can be done. Here’s how.