lifestyle
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I have a very high sex drive but my boyfriend doesn'tWe rarely have sex when we’re together and it’s causing problems. I’ve tried talking to him about it, but he just gets defensive
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Can mindfulness reduce fear of labour and postpartum depression?Anxiety about labour – and what might come afterwards – causes stress for expectant mothers and increases risk in childbirth. But there could be a natural solution -
How was your weekend running?Getting back into proper training or reaching a peak for an early summer race? As always, I want to hear your weekend exploits - and medal storage solutions - below the line
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regulars
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What I'm really thinkingWhat I'm really thinkingWhat I’m really thinking: the failed political candidate‘What really hurts is that my oppenent did almost nothing. Yet she still won’
talking points
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Bored? Now you know whyBoredom feels more intolerable, these days, because there’s so much stimulation to be had
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‘I wake at 2am worrying about the children’: the headteachers leaving Britain's schoolsToo little money, too many tests: senior staff talk frankly about life on education’s frontline
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How can I cope with my manipulative mother?I am doing my best, but sometimes I feel overwhelmed by guilt about not doing enough. Annalisa Barbieri advises a reader
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Elderflower sorbet and pistachio biscuitsKing of puddings: A few bags of elder blooms can quickly become a refreshing cordial. But far more enticing on a hot summer’s day is a cooling sorbet with a pistachio biscuit companion
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Andrew McConnell's prawn and chicken dumplings with spiced vinegar recipeThe chef shares some of the dishes that have made Melbourne’s Supernormal restaurant so popular
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Homemade fish fingers with mushy peas and tartare sauce, plus blueberry pancakesThere’s an art to mushy peas, starting with a proper portion size
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From golden lattes to wonder drug – is turmeric really such a super spice?In the first of a new series about en vogue ingredients and culinary trends, Felicity Cloake examines why the golden spice is being seen as a modern-day miracle food
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Nick Haddow's cauliflower cheese, macaroni cheese and cheese biscuits recipesIn his new collection, the Tasmania cheesemaker shares his recipes for classic cheese dishes
pictures & video
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Reasons to wear... floralsBecause no summer garden party is complete without a floral dress to brighten the scene.
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Short change: 10 of the best women's shorts – in picturesSkirts and dresses are all very well, but sometimes a pair of shorts is just the ticket. Crochet, gingham, fringed and velvet – here is our pick of shorts for every occasion
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The wish list – in picturesThe wicker basket trend started with Balenciaga’s Bistrot – but there are plenty of cheaper options out there this season. Take one with you to the beach, then out for cocktails
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The best budget eye shadowsOnce upon a time, cheap shadows were where a humble makeup budget could come undone. No more, though. Here are three of my favourite cut-price palettes
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Soft jacketsFunctioning sleeves, a soft silhouette and definitely no shoulder pads... welcome to shoulder-robing without the drama
advice
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Private livesPrivate livesI’ve been working for the same company for 18 years and feel stuck in a rutMy job is interesting and rewarding, but it is also increasingly stressful and frustrating. Although I’m at a senior level, I keep thinking I should spend more time with my children
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Dr Dillner’s dilemmasDr Dillner’s dilemmasCan mindfulness reduce fear of labour and postpartum depression?Anxiety about labour – and what might come afterwards – causes stress for expectant mothers and increases risk in childbirth. But there could be a natural solution
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Dear MariellaDear MariellaMy alcoholic daughter, 26, must leave home – or I willMariella Frostrup says a father must agree clear boundaries with his wife for their alcohol-addicted daughter – and stick to them
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Sexual healingSexual healingI have a very high sex drive but my long-distance boyfriend doesn'tWe rarely have sex when we’re together and it’s causing problems. I’ve tried talking to him about it, but he just gets defensive
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Problem solvedProblem solvedHow can I cope with my manipulative mother?I am doing my best, but sometimes I feel overwhelmed by guilt about not doing enough. Annalisa Barbieri advises a reader
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Ask AlysAsk AlysAsk Alys: is there a dog-resistant alternative to grass?Our gardening expert has the answer to all your garden-related questions
people
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How Lionel Richie keeps track of his girlNo need for the singer to call his 18-year-old daughter Sofia to say hello. He just uses her phone tracker to see what she’s doing
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I am weirdly obsessed with cleaning productsThe actor, 42, on being part of an acting dynasty, what makes her angry and why she finds painting garden furniture so satisfying
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Christy Turlington: ‘The closest I’ve come to death? The birth of my daughter’The model on her campaign Every Mother Counts, and how she dislikes talking about her appearance
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Who nailed the trickiest dress code ever?What happened when the world’s most glamorous guest list met fashion’s most avant garde theme? Decoding Comme des Garçons/Rei Kawakubo on the red carpet
puzzles
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Crossword blogCrossword blogCrossword blog: Meet the setter – ScrewThe latest in our series where we turn the tables on the torturers. Under the spotlight this time is Dave Warder, AKA Screw
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you may have missed
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Are you punching above your weight?A third of men believe their partner is better looking, according to a survey. So what do people on the street think?
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My girlfriend and I rarely have sex now we’ve moved in togetherWe are both working and studying and our relationship is no longer exciting or romantic
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The moment I knew she was goneAged nearly three, Alex Hanscombe saw his mother, Rachel Nickell, murdered in front of him. It was a case that shocked the nation. Anna Moore meets him and his father, André, and finds, after 25 years, that they have a remarkable bond
the big picture
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Is there a dog-resistant alternative to grass?Our gardening expert has the answer to all your garden-related questions
Green dreams The growing case for medical marijuana