lifestyle
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She has a loyalty, a history and a deep bond with her children and her ex, and it’s important for her to maintain thisWhy is my girlfriend so close to her ex?
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Exhausted? It’s time to focusWe act as if our attentional capacities are infinite. It turns out they aren’t -
I love my partner deeply, but he is too controllingAt first I liked his dominating behaviour. Now, however, he has forbidden me to wear certain clothes, which makes me feel insecure and uneasy
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talking points
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My mother is a hypochondriac and has tantrums like a toddlerI find it hard to cope with her behaviour but I put up with it because I can’t bear the guilt trips. Annalisa Barbieri advises a reader
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First aid for runnersWhether it’s a blister, a sprain or something more serious, here’s a no-nonsense guide from the British Red Cross on how to deal with common injuries
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How was your weekend running?Starting to plan a summer of races? As always, come and share your plans, your triumphs and woes, and inspirational stories below the line
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Why are bicycles so expensive?Readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific concepts
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How cycling round the world saved meShe became the fastest woman to pedal solo around the world after her partner was killed by a crocodile. Fellow round-the-world cyclist Rob Penn meets Juliana Buhring in Italy
recipe of the day
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Two great ways with asparagusIntending to eat your body weight in asparagus over the next six or seven weeks? Join the club
regulars
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A letter to ...A letter to ...A letter to … My birth mother, who left me in a hedge as a babyThe letter you always wanted to write
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Blind dateBlind dateBlind date: ‘He looked disappointed’Did sparks fly when Scott, 46, research nurse, met Ryan, 36, petrochemical consultant?
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Widower of the ParishWidower of the ParishWhat I need is a handbook for newly widowed blokesAdam tries to keep Team Golightly running but worries about scarring his children by making the wrong decisions
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ExperienceExperienceExperience: I was misdiagnosed with MSMany people felt I should have been relieved or even ecstatic at this news. But all I could think about were all those years lost to a disease I didn’t have
pictures & video
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The 10 best Aztec looks for your homeAztec style is big news this summer – here’s our pick of the best pieces
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Dr Google will see you nowGoogle’s DeepMind firm has been given access to NHS patient records, a gold data mine of information. Are we ready?
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10 of the best summer tunicsThe word ‘tunic’ can mean a lot of things, but as it starts to warm up, this wardrobe staple is the answer to loose, easy-to-wear style. Blue, floral and embroidered, here are 10 to choose from
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Chanel, shades and sheer panelsIt’s the final week of Cannes and while all eyes are on Loving and Money Monster, the summer fashions of the red carpet have been typically perfect
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What’s the secret of a great family photo?In a new book, Sophie Howarth invites us to look at pictures of other people’s families – and to empathise with their lives
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10 of the best summer blousesHot or cold, it’s always blouse weather, isn’t it? From floral to frills (in a late homage to Prince), here are our top 10
advice
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Dear MariellaDear MariellaMy partner’s daughter didn’t invite me to her birthdayA woman says her partner’s family are excluding her. Mariella Frostrup says everyone is being immature
people
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I put a shell round myself to get through lifeThe Queen of Shops on Vesta curries, growing up in a large family – and the pain of losing both her parents as a teenager
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Chris Packham: ‘So I was sharing an ice cream in the park with my dogs…’A hatred of sprouts, a mug of blood with a Masai tribe and a physiological need for Indian meals – the naturalist shares his most memorable food experiences
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The restaurant king of HarlemBorn in Ethiopia, adopted in Sweden, star chef in America. Marcus Samuelsson cooked for the Obamas, now he’s coming to London. Plus, his grandmother’s classic meatball recipe
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The birth mother – people expect a level of penitence that I don’t haveAt school, friends’ mothers told me I had done the right thing, while their daughters stared, unable to think of anything to say
puzzles
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Crossword blogCrossword blogCrossword roundup: cryptic obituaries2016’s celebrity deaths are not abating, but the crossword world matches each with a tribute puzzle
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you may have missed
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Opening up theatre to autistic peopleStage shows can be problematic for those on the spectrum, but a growing number of companies are adapting productions to bring great art to everyone
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Spring cleaning the old-fashioned wayAre natural cleaning methods a match for chemical products? We tried five home remedies to see how they scrubbed up
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Treat yourself to a blow-out breakfastTry a fruity, nutty loaf that’s just made to be slathered with maple syrup, or indulgent waffles with bacon and yet more syrup
the big picture
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Beach heavenThe British-Iranian chef chooses a relaxed family party with plenty of seafood and definitely a break from cooking
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