Friendship
'Life's too short to have dull conversations'
As the new year and summer parties loom, it’s heartening to know that sociability is a skill we can all develop.
- by Sarah Berry
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Opinion
Opinion
A request to visiting expats: can the snide comments
It feels like the entire million Australians who live overseas have flown home for frenzied catch-ups with those of us lucky enough still to be deemed their friends.
- by Dom Knight
Opinion
Friendship
At Christmas families are hell and a blessing
There's nothing to like about the festive season ... except, if I'm honest, the best thing of all: family.
- by Wendy Squires
Friendship
Markus Zusak: Friendship
In a year of darkness and uncertainty, it's the little moments that loom large.
- by Marcus Zusak
Opinion
Opinion
Don't cram all of your catch-ups into December, do this
A New Year's resolution for everyone who doesn't have a single day free in December.
- by Mary Ward
Friendship
What it means to give the gift of kindness
We should all be a little more kind, especially to ourselves.
- by Karen Hardy
The trials of having a beautiful best friend
"Pretty privilege” drives her mad, but her gorgeous pal is still an asset, says Liz Hoddard.
- by Liz Hoddard
Daily Life
Darling friends, let's never say 'sorry to be a burden' again
When one dear friend is suffering that's when, for the other, the rubber hits the road.
- by Wendy Tuohy
Wellbeing
Want a healthy life? Fill it with friendship
We should not underestimate the impact that strong social and family networks can have not just on our mental health, but our physical health.
Could my love keep my twin brother safe on Everest’s slopes?
"I counselled him, gently then sternly: decide that you want to live more than you want to give in."
- by Bron Willis
Friendship
I disabled Instagram comments on my holiday snaps ... cue outrage
My followers felt they were entitled to be fellow travellers on their own virtual holiday.
- by Suzanne Carbone