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One in five older people in the UK admits to feelings of loneliness – and this only intensifies at Christmas. What is causing this crisis and how can we combat the sense of isolation?

Every year, the first Monday of January is dubbed Divorce Day, when family lawyers brace for an avalanche of enquiries as couples who limped through Christmas finally call time. But what if that’s you

THAT FEELING OF BEING ON THE OUTSIDE, EVEN WHEN YOU’RE WITH EVERYONE? YOU’RE NOT IMAGINING IT – AND IT CAN CHANGE. HERE’S HOW TO GET THE FEELING OF CONNECTION BACK

Q My partner is my best friend, but we're rushing towards a commitment I'm not sure about. The problem is, I don't feel physically attracted to him, so our sex life is more or less non-existent. We're

From the sentimentality of the season to the pressure to be joyful, the festive period can feel tough when you’re grieving. As we mark Grief Awareness Week, one writer – who’s carrying the loss of her fiancé and her father – shares what she’s learned