Friends re-curated

…and no, not in that way. Here’s why dropped plans, last-minute get-outs and having nothing in the diary make Jan Masters a happy woman

One woman has spoken out online about how tensions rose on her holiday when her friend embraced making new pals at the hotel, while she craved solitude and wanted to keep herself to herself. So, we ask…

...is that they have their own emotions, and sometimes seem hell-bent on sharing them with you! How can we support and listen without catching negative feelings ourselves?

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

Kids or grandkids going back to school? Maybe they aren’t the only ones who need lessons

WHEN CLUTTER MAKES US STRESSED, IT’S TIME TO TACKLE THE SEVEN EMOTION-BASED REASONS WE CLING ON TO OUR STUFF. THE RESULT? A CALMER MIND AND HAPPIER HOME