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Why should the US have all the new holidays? Here are five to make the UK a happier place

Trump can have his ‘victory days’. I want something to commemorate Britain’s love of Judi Dench, or its hatred of a sleepless night, writes Emma Beddington

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I watched a woman clear her shower drain – and realised I had to get my own life in order

From answering emails to booking appointments, there’s nothing I haven’t postponed and postponed and postponed. TikToker Christi Newrutzen showed me a better way, says Guardian columnist Emma Beddington

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Do we ever stop feeling anxious, angry or sad about relationships? Not if my older friends are any guide

The generations are more segregated than ever. Yet we have so much in common, writes Emma Beddington

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We need to talk about Kevins in Germany, Irish ballads and Tom Holt’s novels

Letters: Readers respond to Emma Beddington’s article that asked why people find the name of the interim pope, Kevin Farrell, funny

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The interim pope is a guy called Kevin. Why do people find that funny?

The name was good enough for actor Kevin Costner and Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson, to say nothing of an actual saint, Kevin of Glendalough. Maybe the papal connection could make it cool again, writes Emma Beddington

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Spring is here! Why are some people in flip-flops – and others in padded overcoats?

It’s the time of year that reminds us how very different we all are. Everyone is under the same sky, consulting the same weather app, but no one feels the same temperature, writes Emma Beddington

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I told a truly weird lie on a first date 30 years ago – and it worked out surprisingly well

A new E4 dating show brings the lies we tell while dating into the spotlight. But is bending the truth always a bad thing when looking for love? writes Emma Beddington

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Why I can’t stop watching two pandas not have sex

Despite all Copenhagen zoo’s best efforts, pandas Mao Sun and Xing Er have been playing chase, squeaking, wrestling and napping – doing everything but procreate, writes Emma Beddington

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From Gwyneth Paltrow to the Duchess of Sussex, the girlboss is back. In this economy, who can blame them?

From Paltrow talking about KPIs to Meghan waxing lyrical about entrepreneurship, it’s not surprising famous women are cashing in on the world’s obsession with their brands, writes Emma Beddington

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Men get more disgusted as they age? It’s only a matter of time before my husband sees the real, slovenly me

Research shows that while women experience feelings of revulsion from a young age, men catch them up in later years. Maybe I should stop scraping the mould off the jam, writes Emma Beddington

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Never ask ‘what’s for dinner’ and hide food from teenagers – my essential rules for happy home dining

As a controversial list of rules for eating out does the rounds, here is my unsparing list of commandments for eating in, writes Emma Beddington

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Norwegian community spirit and UK inequality

Letters: Responding to an article by Emma Beddington, Francesca Vaghi and Julia Hvitlock say dugnadsånd is not the same as outsourcing the state’s obligations; plus letters from Austen Lynch, Andrew Kyle and another reader

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What I learned from the woman who does 52 new things a year

I definitely can’t match her sense of adventure – and I find real pleasure in my daily routines, writes Emma Beddington. But it is time to escape my hummus-tinged comfort zone

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It’s time to embrace Dugnadsånd – the Norwegian concept we all need right now

With its combination of community, cooperation and selflessness, this could offer some small comfort in a terrifying era, writes Emma Beddington

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Many young people find safety in the soothing world of ASMR videos – imagine if we could give them that in the real world

ASMR videos can mimic the feeling of physical touch, which a study has found is popular with young consumers. But how many intimate gestures of love, care and connection are they missing out on, asks Emma Beddington

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It’s two years since the kids left. Here’s what I’ve learned – and what has surprised me

There’s more leisure, less laundry and no more Nando’s on the sofa, says Emma Beddington. But I’m still struggling to get to grips with this tidy, idle new life

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I am a tweakment holdout. When will wrinkles, bad teeth and big pores be back in fashion?

Celebrities are now injecting salmon sperm into their faces, while gen Z buys into ‘prejuvenation’. But I’m hopeful the tide may soon turn, writes Emma Beddington

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Reducing plastic use is possible, but it’s not easy

Letters: Sue Kellaway says the switch takes time and effort and Cathy Swann says the path to a sustainable life is not straightforward

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A challenge for readers to go plastic-free

Letter: Gwen Harris on her efforts to cut down on plastic use and the salutary lessons awaiting those who do the same

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We’re in a relationship recession – and a lot of women are absolutely fine with that

Older people don’t want to get married; youngsters aren’t dating. But maybe there’s more to life than being in a couple, writes Emma Beddington

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They’ve closed my local Sainsbury’s. Other supermarkets are available – but I am not OK

Like my husband, sister and stepfather, I am still reeling from the loss, writes Emma Beddington. We’ve tried Morrisons and Waitrose and found them wanting. Can anything fill the void?

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Why do we go to coffee shops? It’s not just for the hot drinks

Starbucks wants people to stop hanging out in its US branches without buying anything. But sometimes we all need somewhere to sit that isn’t home, writes Emma Beddington

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Married people living apart is a great idea – but I absolutely couldn’t do it

Actor Sheryl Lee Ralph has said she and her husband have been living separately, and happily, for 19 years. When my husband goes away, I get sad and eat nothing but crisps, writes Emma Beddington

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Quirky online groups to lift the spirits in January

Brief letters: An unusual survival guide | Unfortunate names | The Saint Peter heresy | Oblong memories | Imprisoned women

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Somehow, it is still January. Here are my nine wellness-free survival tips

Buy a bargain panettone and a month’s supply of chocolates - and consider developing a historical ailment such as bilious humour. It will all be over soon, writes Emma Beddington

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