lifestyle
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My fathers are both unconventionalThe actress talks about meeting her real father for the first time, and how she and her partner have blended their own young families
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This column will change your life Angry? Don't let it get to you and you'll make a bigger difference
Being outraged all the time won’t help you fight backAngry? Don't let it get to you and you'll make a bigger difference -
A friend is flirting with my husbandI find it hard to believe any man would not want sex with her, but won’t confront her unless she goes further. Annalisa Barbieri advises a reader
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regulars
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What I'm really thinkingWhat I'm really thinkingWhat I’m really thinking: the firing managerI hired and trained you. I nurtured and developed you. But now I have to tell you your position is being eliminated
talking points
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My wife has had an affair and I am struggling to get past the hurtShe told me she had a six-month affair and she is trying to make things work, but I don’t see what I did wrong and can’t seem to get over the pain
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I have left the family home. Divorce proceedings are under wayMy wife and I have separated after years of struggling to make our marriage work
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How can beekeepers know if their bees have been at the acacia?The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific concepts
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Up-to-date, but it doesn't scream fashionHaving left No 10, the former Smythson designer has launched her own label, Cefinn. Is it more Vogue than true blue?
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Which simple recipes should your children be able to cook?By the time you pack them off to university, a good tomato sauce and a roast chicken are a must. The perfect hollandaise? Not so much
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Vegetable biryaniThis Indian classic stands or falls on the quality of the rice. Once you’ve got that, there’s a wealth of options for your vegetables, spices, cooking method and even garnish. But can you really have a biryani without meat?
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A classic cheese and onion pieA childhood spent pulling pints in an Oldham pub while Granny and her sister baked food for the punters gave me a recurring hankering for a proper cheese and onion pie
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Dexam stuffed burger press – a mangled patty dribbling cheeseIf this unnecessary gadget is at the heart of your kitchen, I shudder to think what’s at the back of your cupboard
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How plastic got into our fishEight million tonnes of waste plastic ends up in the sea each year. Fish eat it - and then we do. How bad is it for us?
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Polite children secure discount at Italian restaurantOwner of wine bar in Padua hopes 5% price cut will encourage parents to rein-in children who disturb other diners
pictures & video
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The best print midi-dressesAs spring finally appears on the horizon, print of all colours and creeds covers midi-dresses. Take inspiration from the natural world
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10 of the best trainers to update your lookYou can never have too many trainers. The antidote to the brilliant-white sneaker trend that has dominated past seasons is to opt for a multicoloured pair – if that’s a step too far then there are enough block colours on the market.
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Backstage at her autumn/winter 2017 showVanity case bags, British heritage fabrics and masculine tailoring – Victoria Beckham conveys a confident, powerful woman
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A yellow dressThe yellow dress is to the millennials of our uncertain times what red lipstick was to the women of the Blitz
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advice
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Private livesPrivate livesMy wife has had an affair and I am struggling to get past the hurtShe told me she had a six-month affair and she is trying to make things work, but I don’t see what I did wrong and can’t seem to get over the pain
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Dr Dillner’s dilemmasDr Dillner’s dilemmasHow much screen time should I let my teenager have?A new study says that up to six hours a day is perfectly normal, and unlikely to do any harm – as long as your child is doing fine at school and getting enough exercise
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Dear MariellaDear MariellaMy teen daughter is refusing a family trip with my partnerA woman is struggling to get her daughter to be more positive about her partner. Mariella Frostrup advises her not to foist a new family on the teenager
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Sexual healingSexual healingI've always felt too much guilt to enjoy sex – and now I've got no libido eitherAt last, I’ve met someone I would like to enjoy life with. But, thanks to my Catholic upbringing, I’ve always had problems with sex, and now I’m perimenopausal
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Problem solvedProblem solvedA friend is flirting with my husband. She cheats on all her partners, so I don’t trust herI find it hard to believe any man would not want sex with her, but won’t confront her unless she goes further. Annalisa Barbieri advises a reader
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Ask AlysAsk AlysAsk Alys Fowler: I want to get rid of concrete slabs and create a gardenOur gardening expert has some excellent advice
people
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From jewellery to ginStuck for ideas this year? Here are our best picks, from traditional luxury chocolates to something a little more quirky
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Rich and soothing hand creamsAt this time of year, your hands really are exposed to the elements, so keep one of these luxurious potions in your bag or on your desk, says Eva Wiseman
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Valentine’s Day tipples that won’t make you cringe with embarrassmentValentine’s Day often brings out the worst in producers, but this year there are more than a few drinks that won’t make you recoil at their tweeness or sweetness
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My estranged father wants to get in touch, but I don’t want to see himMy parents separated when I was young, and I stopped visiting him when I was 10: he made me feel unwanted. Later, I was told he abused my mum. Annalisa Barbieri advises a reader
puzzles
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Crossword blogCrossword blogCryptic crosswords for beginners: the Nato alphabetNext in our collection of tips and tricks: watching out for the phonetic alphabet
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I accidentally bought a giant pigI was told she was six months old, had come from a breeder and wouldn’t grow any bigger than a very large cat
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This is such a cool islandLast year, the 35-year-old completed a record-breaking triathlon around the coast of Great Britain. He explains why he tackled the challenge – and how he fell in love with the UK’s most extreme locations
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A GP's guide to stocking your medicine cabinetMost of us have allowed our bathroom cupboards to become cluttered with useless and out-of-date drugs and devices. Here’s what you should have to hand
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Experience I rescued a man dangling from a chairlift