Should you split bills 50/50? Or lend friends money? Awkward money questions, answered We ask the experts to tackle the pressing money conundrums you’ve been avoiding … The Guardian - UK · Oct 2
‘How do you spend your cash?’ Nine money conversations we need to stop avoiding with friends, family and romantic partners When it comes to finances, it’s tempting to keep our cards close to our chest. Here’s how to open up the conversation (you might be surprised where it goes) … The Guardian - UK · Oct 2
‘But enough about you …’ How to survive in a world of monologuists, interrupters and trauma dumpers Conversations are supposed to be two-sided – but all too often we come up against someone who’s passionately, exclusively in love with the sound of their own voice. Time to fight back … The Guardian - UK · Sep 13
‘She would pop up in my sexual fantasies’: what happens when you fancy your therapist? They’re often compassionate good listeners who focus on their clients’ needs – so is it any wonder many patients find themselves with a crush? A writer, who is in exactly this position, talks to people on both sides of the couch The Guardian - UK · Feb 22
‘They’ve provided peace and comfort in difficult times’ – understanding the Jellycat phenomenon Their tiny legs swing from shelves in homes across the world, but what’s driving our appetite for all things small and cuddly – and why now? The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2025
How to feel the spark (and keep it alive) – from first date to 50th anniversary Keeping the flame alive with your partner involves more than the odd night out. From eye contact to deep conversation, these expert tips will help flings and feelings to flourish The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2024
I want to be a stay-at-home mum, and feel angry that society won’t let me Establishing a family and feeling anchored are natural desires, but pinning hopes on a mythical happily-ever-after future will not guarantee self-fulfilment The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2024
Toshiko Mori's well-connected community centre in rural Senegal has high ambitions Toshiko Mori gives a talk introducing 16- to 25-year-olds to architecture at the Royal Academy of Arts in London tonight; to mark the occasion we revisit her 2015 community centre in rural Senegal Wallpaper · Jul 17, 2024
My best friend and I disagreed over talking about sex – now she’s no longer speaking to me It sounds as if there might be something else at play here. Either way, I’d think seriously about whether you actually want the friendship to continue The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2024
True romance: how to keep the love alive when your partner has been unfaithful Being cheated on feels like the end of the world. It takes hard work, but relationships can survive The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024