Time alone is a chance to relax – and reboot your creativityAs a writer, I spend much of my time alone, and yet I almost…
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Our elderly aunt won’t move into a sheltered home | Ask Philippa
She may feel that her house is part of who she is. Focus on ways to make it safer – and doing things that bring…
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I learned to love my disabled body – why can’t my non-disabled friends love theirs?
For years I blamed my disability for my adolescent unhappiness. Then, as an adult, I learned to embrace and celebrate my body. I wish others…
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My friend is working so hard it’s affecting her health and family. How can I help? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
She could be using work to escape something else – but listen and empathise rather than telling her what she’s doing wrongI have a friend…
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My friend’s fixation on her gluten intolerance puts people off. Should I let her know? | Leading questions
It’s possible your friend is trying to counter an isolating illness, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Even if you find it tedious, don’t assume everyone…
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‘It improves everything’: 17 reasons to love yoga – even if you are sceptical
Would you welcome the health benefits of yoga, but find yourself put off by the spirituality? Cast those doubts aside …Yoga is like faith, or…
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My boyfriend is instantly aroused – and climaxes without touching me
I wish he could maintain an erection, but he is sleep-deprived, stressed and drinks too much. What can I do to help him change his…
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How can it cost £46 to sell a few Santander shares?
That’s the charge quoted by Equiniti – but they’re only worth about £450I have some Santander shares I gained years ago when it took over…
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Is it okay to kiss your pet? The risk of animal-borne diseases is small, but real
It is best to not let your dog or cat lick your face – and always wash your hands after playing with your pet or…
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No gym fees, no fancy equipment: it’s the skint bouncer’s guide to fitness!
Forget treadmills, rowing machines and air-conditioned exercise suites: you can get in shape with a staircase, a chair and fridge. Take it from a man…
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