Domestic abuse survivors and children sleeping rough, survey finds
Women unable to get refuge place also having to sofa-surf or stay with abuser
Survivors of domestic abuse and their children are being forced to...
How not to infuriate your spouse: a short guide to the marriage lessons all...
Rosslea Hall hotel’s ‘groom academy’ won’t solve the cause of most arguments among cohabiting couples: poor communication
When I heard that a hotel was offering...
Blind date: ‘He probably thinks I’m looking for an Irish passport’
Emily, 26, charity worker, and Barry, 24, maths teacher
Barry on Emily
What were you hoping for?A laugh, good conversation and nice food.
First impressions?She needs...
Tim Dowling: Why is an angry skier offloading on me?
‘I’ll tell you what’s just happened,’ he says. ‘Someone’s taken my wife’s skis’
It is Wednesday afternoon, and I am skiing through some trees...
Cat Person author Kristen Roupenian: ‘Dating is caught up in ego, power and control’
Her short story was read by millions online – then things got weird. The writer talks about viral fame, power games and her new...
How we live together: the ‘life wives’
We’re on the same wavelength – it’s like she can read my mind
Zahra Jones, 40
Amy and I have known each other for nearly...
10 Hilariously Spot-On Quotes About Parenting from Celebrity Moms
Even the rich and famous aren’t immune to the craziness of motherhood.
Celebrity moms—they’re just like us! At least when it comes to commiserating about...
The art of listening has been lost in these polarised times
The BBC’s Listening Project turns seven this month. It offers a window into a gentler, more compassionate Britain
What was it? At first I...
All Your Friendship Questions, Answered
We constantly talk about our partners and our breakups, our marriages and our divorces. But friendship — its beginning, occasional end, and every problem...
I have become far too close to my best friend
I know our friendship is too one-sided, but I cannot bear the thought of being without her. How do I maintain a healthier relationship?...
