Friends
January 23, 2012
A client recently described how she and her now-estranged husband used to sit up in bed together, their laptops in front of them, messaging people on Facebook. Read the rest of this entry »
July 12, 2011
Well, well; who would have thought it? According to a new study, men need to cuddle to be happy in a long-term relationship while women prefer to have sex. Read the rest of this entry »
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April 27, 2011
On Friday, the world will watch an ordinary girl from the Home Counties become a princess when Catherine Middleton marries Prince William at Westminster Abbey. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 25, 2011
Being recently separated or divorced can be a very difficult time – ironically, made even harder by kindly-meant invitations to social gatherings. Being on your own at high-spirited events can be far more isolating and depressing than being at home alone. Read the rest of this entry »
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October 14, 2010
They are being dubbed the “live apartners” and, according to official statistics, there are more than one million of them in Britain.
New research shows that one in 20 couples chooses not to share a home, but to live separately. And it’s a growing trend: the number of men and women “living apart together” has increased by 40 per cent in the last decade. Read the rest of this entry »
October 8, 2010
There are few marriages that break up without any hurt or animosity on either side. The failure of a partnership can lead to feelings of anger and bitterness towards the other person. This is understandable – maybe they cheated on you; perhaps they gambled away your life savings or put their career before you and the family – but if you have children it is vital you try to remain on at least civil terms with your ex. Read the rest of this entry »
March 27, 2008
To quote an old BT slogan: It’s good to talk. It’s especially good if you’re going through an emotional crisis, such as divorce or separation. Offloading your troubles on to sympathetic friends and relatives can help ease the pain and put things into some kind of perspective. Read the rest of this entry »