Home alone with the baby… and gruesome Scandi crime drama
Parenting tasks are multiplied by two, banana pulp is everywhere – but at least there’s TV murderFor the first time since my son was born, I am parenting alone. My wife’s trip to...
Outsourcing education to Clarks shoes: only a Tory could think of that
The government’s proposal that shop workers should help kickstart children’s early development is laughableParents, we’ve all been there: a high-street shoe shop in early September. Everyone with a school-aged child has simultaneously realised that...
Pete Davidson is dating an older woman – why is the world shocked?
Misogyny is behind the criticism of the Saturday Night Live comedian’s relationship with Kate BeckinsaleQuiz time! Put your calculators away, please, I have a maths problem designed to test every inch of your...
Many women fleeing domestic abuse face poverty, report finds
Respondents in England say partners use economic abuse as method of controlVictims of domestic abuse face the choice of their families being plunged into homelessness and poverty, or staying with the abuser, a report...
The Difference Between Mom Brain and Man Brain
About a week ago, I plopped myself down on the couch next to my seemingly lounging husband. The kids were playing nicely for once and I began chitchatting about a TV show that was...
Blind date: ‘He probably thinks I’m looking for an Irish passport’
Emily, 26, charity worker, and Barry, 24, maths teacherBarry on EmilyWhat were you hoping for?A laugh, good conversation and nice food.First impressions?She needs to work on her French – she picked the wrong...
How can I help find my brother a girlfriend or wife?
He is honest, caring, has a great job – and he is keen to settle down. I really want to help him, but don’t know howHow can I help find my brother a...
Blind date: ‘I sensed she wanted to stay out longer’
Natalie, 30, freelance journalist, meets Antonio, 34, structural engineerNatalie on AntonioWhat were you hoping for?A bit of flirting with someone new who doesn’t take themselves too seriously.First impressions?I arrived three minutes late. He...
How not to infuriate your spouse: a short guide to the marriage lessons all...
Rosslea Hall hotel’s ‘groom academy’ won’t solve the cause of most arguments among cohabiting couples: poor communicationWhen I heard that a hotel was offering “groom courses” for fiances – with classes on making breakfast in...
How we live together: the ‘life wives’
We’re on the same wavelength – it’s like she can read my mindZahra Jones, 40Amy and I have known each other for nearly 25 years. We met while working at Habitat in Chester;...
