My child is a pathological liar – I’m scared what he might be capable of

[ Sophie* has started to feel alarmed by her 15-year-old son. Since primary school, he has told little lies, but she has always reasoned that this was what small children do. They tell you they didn’t eat the chocolate even though their faces are covered in it, or they say they brushed their teeth before … Read more

My wife prioritises our kids over everything

[ This week Kenny advises a man who is thinking about leaving his wife because he feels she talks too much about their children and they have little time alone. I love my children very much but haven’t been getting on with my wife for the past year and don’t know whether I should leave. … Read more

Time poverty means we are spending more than ever

[ Opinion Money and Business Editor Expensive food deliveries, Ubers, short holidays, poor productivity – our busyness is bad business, for us personally and the nation April 30, 2024 6:00 am(Updated 6:02 am) ‘In the modern workplace, maintaining long hours is seen as a badge of honour’ (Photo: Getty) Too busy? Join the club. I … Read more

How a change in attitude can help you cope with stress, according to a GP

[ It can often feel like life just happens to us. We hear a lot that we are not in control of anything except ourselves and how we respond to situations. And this is true. But we don’t always realise just how much we can change our experience and perception of life by working on … Read more

Why the fitness experts don’t waste their money on electrolytes

[ Judging by the success of the £45 Stanley Cup and the ubiquity of those giant water bottles, there’s a real preoccupation with staying hydrated right now. But sometimes, plain old water just won’t cut it: if you’re a thirsty gym-going Gen Z, you’ve probably come across adverts for electrolytes in your social media feeds. … Read more

How to save your pet and money on a dreaded trip to the vets

[ Dear Rocio, Why are vet fees such a dog’s dinner?  Name and address supplied Every pet owner dreads a trip to the vet – especially unplanned ones. How severe is the injury? Are there underlying medical issues only to be discovered on the treatment table? Beyond the worry for your furry friend’s health is … Read more

I’m bored of sex with my nice boyfriend

[ Each week i asks experts to answer readers’ questions about love, sex and relationships After two toxic long-term relationships (one of which was violent) I have met someone who treats me well. We have a good time together and I like them but I don’t know if I fancy them. We have sex and it’s ok … Read more

We are in a sex drought

[ Given there are 788,000 OnlyFans users in the UK, that polyamory has become a buzzword among millennials and kink-focused dating apps have gone mainstream, you’d think everyone is sexually satisfied. But the reality couldn’t be further from that. A 2019 BMJ study found fewer than half of men and women aged 16 to 44 … Read more

My married friends want to have a threesome with me

[ Each week i asks experts to answer readers’ questions about love, sex and relationships Two of my married friends have asked me if I’d be up for a threesome. The conversation came up at a birthday party. We had all been drinking and I laughed it off but it wasn’t the first time it had been … Read more

Pension reform delays could leave young workers £117k worse off in retirement

[ Millions of young workers could be left £117,000 worse off in retirement following a delay to the rollout of reforms that would have seen them start saving into their workplace pension years earlier. The Government supported a private members bill last March that would see the automatic enrolment age lowered from 22 to 18 … Read more