Family relationships

STYLE

3 sets of stylish mothers and daughters reveal how their fashion personalities influence each other

Three stylish sets of mothers and daughters reveal how their fashion personalities have influenced each other and the…

By Suzie Coen

SELF

‘Everything I had to learn about grief’

After the death of her daughter Jasmine, Patsy Freeman decided to write a book about her journey through…

By Amanda Cassidy

AGENDA

Got a secret fund your partner doesn’t know about? What it says about your relationship, according to a therapist

Is a secret fund hidden from your partner deceptive or harmless? Amanda Cassidy explores why some of us…

By Amanda Cassidy

SELF

‘Everyone thinks my narcissistic mother-in-law is amazing. I feel so alone’

Narcissistic traits are often an under-acknowledged problem when it comes to family relations. But what happens when ego…

By Amanda Cassidy

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SELF

Navigating Divorce Month: A comprehensive guide to prepare, thrive and rebuild

September is known as "divorce month" because of the increase in divorce filings and inquiries that typically occur…

By Mel Murphy

SELF

Toxic relationships: ‘Why walking away from my mum was the best thing I could have done’

Turning your back on the 'only mother you have' is a lot more complicated than people can imagine,…

By Amanda Cassidy

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SELF

Ask Annie: ‘I feel fed up and exhausted trying to keep everyone happy’

What would it be like to stop and turn the focus of attention inwards and ask yourself what…

By Annie Lavin

AGENDA

‘I could have burst into tears. I was just there, with everyone else, a part of the family’: Soula Emmanuel’s most meaningful Christmas

Three years after beginning her transition, Soula Emmanuel found acceptance in the quiet normality of joining the family…

By Soula Emmanuel

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SELF

Sibling spats: Would you kick your sister out?

Spats between siblings are inevitable. It’s unlikely that you’ll always get on with your family and disagreements are…

By Sarah Finnan

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SELF

A relationship counsellor’s take on the ‘living apart together’ trend

When building a pillow wall isn’t good enough, sleeping apart may be the best solution "Huge news," my…

By Amanda Cassidy

MS

SELF

Living with MS: What it’s like to care for someone you love

Last week, actress Christina Applegate revealed she has been diagnosed with MS. Here we look at what MS…

By Grace McGettigan

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SELF

‘My twin sister had a baby and it’s changed how I feel about motherhood’

As her identical twin grapples with first-time motherhood, Jennifer McShane feels her biological clock ticking louder than ever…

By Jennifer McShane