The value of age: ‘l am still me with wisdom gained. My goal is to stay curious’
There are a million people aged over 60 in the State; it is important to address ageism
How to deal with emotional immaturity: ‘Slamming doors and making demands is a regular thing in our house’
Relationships: Those labouring under this cloud are unable to express emotions adequately and may alter their world view to safeguard themselves
Just one family member can throw restrained harmony into disarray
Conflict is almost inevitible within families and when it arises we need to be kind to ourselves
How to argue with a friend or loved one without becoming heated
Communicating rather than pushing ideas, values or opinions on others can lead to understanding
Intimacy in a relationship is not simply about sex
Relationships: “Sometimes, sex feels like one more thing on the to-do list, or there simply isn’t enough time in the day'
Do you find yourself constantly worrying about what your friends are thinking?
Relationships: Feeling anxiety in any kind of relationship is a natural response to being a social human
Friendships on the spectrum: ‘I managed to mask my way into the popular group, despite never feeling like I fitted there’
The potential for miscommunication is high between neurodivergent people and neurotypical people, but there are ways to address this
How to you test your relationship – and whether you should
Relationships: A growing TikTok trend, whereby partner’s commitment and love is tested for world to judge, can be destructive
How we can nurture our friendships to ensure long-lasting relationships
Relationships: Life is busy and friendships can either be nurtured or become mislaid over time
How can we recognise unhealthy power dynamics in friendships and relationships?
Relationships: An imbalance can cause resentment, arguments and disconnection
How do you know if your friend is an emotional vampire? What if it is you?
Relationships: It can be hard to spot a friend who intentionally or unconsciously saps our energy
Have you a friend who passes off an insult as a joke? Here’s how to deal with microaggressions
Embedded in everyday interactions, these biases can erode trust and connection over time
Social media and mental health: The glorification of illness is becoming a real problem
A welcome spotlight on mental health issues can also lead to oversimplification, with self-diagnosis and misunderstandings rife
‘In Ireland, people struggle more to understand when someone does not drink rather than if they drink to excess’
As 15 per cent of the population in Ireland has an alcohol use disorder, it’s time we recognise the problem and its effects, and get the right support
How to know if you are addicted to porn or sex and what the remedy is
‘Rock bottom can and does result in relationship breakdown, divorce, loss of job and … at its worst criminal charges’