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I’ve got feelings for a teacher at my children’s school. What should I do?

Crushes can feel freeing because they operate outside everyday life, but does that mean you should act on them?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30

I’m out of a job after issues at the schools where I worked. Is it my fault?

It feels as if your work and your identity are fused. You’ll get through this, but you may have to use this time to consider other careers

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26

Tensions running high this Christmas? Experts reveal how to fix a festive family fall-out

If family time usually equals arguments, these expert tips will help diffuse the situation and make you feel better quickly

Woman & Home · Dec 26, 2025

How to handle your family this Christmas: 8 expert tips for managing fallouts while keeping your cool

Christmas can be a difficult time for some, with tensions coming to ahead. Here's how to handle your family this festive season

Woman & Home · Dec 21, 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

Prep your replies, take deep breaths (and don’t apologise for burnt spuds) – how to get through Christmas without falling out with your family

Here’s how to keep calm around the dinner table this year with our advice expert’s guide to defusing festive feuds

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2022

Are thoughts of leaving my partner and moving abroad a sign of an early midlife crisis?

You can’t not do something for fear of another’s reaction – but you need to talk this through with her first

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2022