When is a friendship or romance dead? And is it OK to stop reading a book before the end? Here’s how to know when to give up – and what to do next

It can be a mistake to guess how people will react to ‘shocking’ news. With sensitivity, time and love, many hurdles can be overcome

 

 

We love each other and have recently navigated a serious family crisis. But I am starting to think he just isn’t very sexually attracted to me

Whether it’s super-bright lights and hi-vis wear or mudguards and snoods, this cycling gear chosen by our expert will keep you on your bike throughout the cold, wet and dark months

There is no human instructor at Michael Sun’s reformer pilates class, but it is more affordable than a typical session. Is the trade-off worth it?

We want to know about your go-to pick-me-up when you want to feel happier or healthier

Our minds often seek to muddle rather than clarify. But we have the power to notice this in ourselves, and others

 

Recognise lying not as a moral failing but as a coping mechanism, suggests Philippa Perry, and make it clear your intention is to understand and support your friend

The fitness instructor talks about Sundays growing up in Jamaica, cooking for the family and going live on Instagram

Becky Gittins calls for cosmetic firms to list ingredients in English, saying current labelling is ‘absolutely bonkers’

Strictly Come Dancing is no longer just a dance show – it’s a battlefield for culture wars, says Marina Hyde. The extraordinary story of Robbie Parker facing down right-wing provocateurs after losing his child. Philippa Perry offers advice ...

 

 

 

I don’t necessarily feel sad after being intimate with my partner – I just feel so many things. Why does this keep happening?

The UK sleep-tracker industry is estimated to be worth £270m a year – and forecast to double by 2030. Could all this data be making our insomnia worse?

Salty or sweet, nutritional or not – there may be hankerings for unexpected foods when pregnant but beware the old adage of eating for two