Should I allow my 11-year-old to cycle to town with a friend? Gathering insights from GP and mother-of-four, Clare Bailey, shares invaluable advice

Q: My 11-year-old son is becoming bored of being confined to our home this summer and wants to cycle into town with a friend, which is a couple of miles away. He’s starting to assert his independence and push boundaries, but I’m concerned about the risks of cycling and the potentially threatening atmosphere in town. …

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Save your marriage: Stop ignoring your husband with phubbing!

As the couple took their seats in front of me, I couldn’t help but notice the man’s impeccable suit and expensive shoes. However, his constant attention to his electronic device made it clear where his priorities were. Despite being in therapy due to marital issues, he continued to answer business calls, leaving his wife and …

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Alcohol Played a Role in Our Throuple Experience

I had to cut my first date with Brandon short, as I had other commitments to attend to, including an editor’s birthday dinner and a New York Fashion Week after-party. So, you can imagine my surprise when I woke up in his bed the next morning, with no recollection of how I got there. Feeling …

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The Joys and Risks of Being in Love with an AI Girlfriend

Turkle asserts that even the rudimentary chatbots from over a decade ago appealed to individuals who faced challenges in forming relationships. She explains that people often disappoint, but chatbots provide a consistently positive experience. However, she expresses concern that this trend may lead to a decline in our ability to navigate complex relationships, as these …

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Who Will Discover Love During Our Blind Date?

SUE, aged 63, has been single for the past 13 years and has two children and four grandchildren. She decided to apply for Blind Date because she believed Femail might have a better chance of finding her a compatible man. When asked about pre-date nerves, Sue mentioned that she was content with her current state, …

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From Social Outcast to Sought-After: Embracing Life Beyond Singledom!

I am delighted to share that my weekends have taken a joyful turn, with a sudden influx of invitations that I never expected but wholeheartedly welcome. It seems that I am once again in high demand, juggling multiple invitations to supper, jazz outings, weekends away, and even trips to the South of France. As someone …

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It is not uncommon to cohabitate after separating.

Former New York City mayor Bill de Blasio and his wife Chirlane McCray recently announced their separation. However, their situation is far from a typical divorce. In fact, they are not planning to get divorced at all. According to a report by The New York Times, de Blasio and McCray stated that they will not …

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Discover the outcome of Lee, 45, and Irina, 40’s blind date

IRINA, 40, Single for six months, no children Dating Background: Last year, I was involved with someone for six months, but unfortunately, it didn’t work out. Since then, my dating experiences have been quite dreadful. One man even had the audacity to ask if I wanted to be a “rich housewife” who remained silent and …

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