Vanessa

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

Many years ago a friend taught me how to make teddy bears, and I still have a few that are precious to me. But the bear that I treasure the most is a very tiny bear hand stitched by my friend as a spe

Here is a photo of my great-grandchild, Margo, in my sink, bringing back all the memories. Sixty years ago, I would be bathing my own children in the very same sink. Wonderful times. Ms V.H., Cornwall

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your kids ♥ your laughs ♥ your world ♥ your friends

Florence Achery, 49, runs yogaretreatsandmore.com and lives in south-east London. When we spend as much time as we do with people at work, it’s important to maintain friendships and build a strong con