The awkward squad

Research reveals there’s a gap between how ‘liked’ you think you are and how much your friends, colleagues and acquaintances really do enjoy your company. Acting health editor Chloe Gray reports on how to bridge it

Chatting with a barista in the coffee shop, nodding at that woman you see every day as you walk your dog. Sociologists call this type of connection ‘weak ties’, but their impact is anything but weak, writes Kellie Gillespie Wright.

It’s party season – whether it’s your work summer do, a wedding, end-of-term socials for your kids, or just a barbecue with friends. There’s a lot of mixing, mingling and making small talk in this glo

Ambiguous loss is different from other sorts of loss. What is it, when does it happen and how can we learn to live with it?

You don’t always have to be the font of all knowledge. In fact, sometimes it’s good to be clueless, discovers Harriet Minter

Does the thought of opening presents in front of others bring you out in a cold sweat?