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I was brought up in an abusive family. Should I cut them off?

Your parents were violent and left you vulnerable to sexual abuse, yet you’ve worked incredibly hard to turn your life around. Do not let that go

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2023

What can we do to stop our son’s post-nursery meltdowns?

You think he is being unreasonable; he probably thinks the same of you. But at his young age he doesn’t know how to deal with his feelings

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023

Notes on chocolate: a Eurovision box of chocolate hits

There are no ‘nul points’ in this super selection

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2023

How do I protect my bereaved friend from predatory behaviour?

Keep in touch regularly. She may get defensive so a gentle approach may help your friend open up

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2023

My mother-in-law is so possessive about our unborn baby. What can I do?

Set boundaries about contact you’ll have with your in-laws – and don’t put your husband in the position of defending his family

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023

I’m lonely, in my 30s, and find it very hard to make new friends

Social anxiety and a dislike of party culture can create a void of loneliness, but there are ways to beat the fear

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2023

I feel the pull of family in New Zealand but worry about leaving my London life

It’s possible that you are searching for a sense of belonging stemming from your childhood, when you moved around a lot. Don’t rush this decision

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2023

I’ll miss my office husband after we’ve retired. How do I get to keep him?

Whether your friendship survives retirement depends largely on how he and his actual wife view the situation

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2023

My nine-year-old son still wants to sleep in my bed. Should I let him?

You’re in charge, and as someone once told me – a mother who is always available never really is

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2023

I’m 40 and my parents are still body-shaming me

They could be projecting their own issues on to you. You feel attractive, fit and accept yourself – it’s time to zone out their criticism

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2023