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Whether by choice or not, singledom in midlife is on the rise. We explore the many pleasures – and occasional pitfalls – of going solo

It appears approaching 30 is a risk factor for even the most stable-seeming of couples. But why does this milestone make us want to cut and run, and what happens next? We spoke to the women who blew up their lives, to find out…

Our celebrity agony aunt, Vanessa Feltz, tackles your problems with her usual wit, wisdom and humour

Buying a house is often seen as a life milestone, but what if it never happens? Claire Weekes shares why she’s letting go of the pressure

When a close friend cuts you out of their life, it can be as devastating as the end of a romantic relationship. Maureen Rice looks at why it happens – and how to cope

‘In memory of Alison, I want to help others’