My week of using only cash: Could switching back to notes and coins change my life?
I can just about fit a £20 note into the back of my phone case, which holds the device I…
Category: Life and style
Life and style
A bear moved into my house.
Last November, I went out for the evening with friends who were visiting Los Angeles. When I got home, I…
You be the judge: should my husband stop expecting me to attend every single one of his family gatherings?
Chloe’s Perspective It feels thoughtless when Edwin treats me like a formality to be presented to his family. I need…
My daughters were born conjoined at the head.
I was already a mother of three when I went for my 10-week ultrasound in 2019. At first, the familiar…
What’s your take: should my roommate remove her shoes when she’s inside our place?
Zara’s Side: Living with my housemate Maya for over a year has made one thing clear to me: shoes should…
The art of doing nothing: how to master the joy of idling
Last weekend, a rainy afternoon left me with canceled plans and nothing to do. As someone who always has backup…
Dining across the divide: One of us believes gentrification improves society, while the other argues it destroys communities.
Rupert, 36, from Worthing, is training to be a psychotherapist. He first voted for David Cameron when he became eligible,…
From sharing a snack with squirrels to writing letters to a friend, singing karaoke to learning to crochet: here are 43 simple ideas to brighten your day.
A Squirrel Picnic During the pandemic, my husband found some wood on our street and built a tiny picnic table…
What’s the issue with his shower routine? Let’s hear the details.
Audrey’s Side: My boyfriend Noah doesn’t wash himself thoroughly—he just rubs a little shower gel over his body and calls…
Unlock the secrets of your body clock: learn how to sync with your natural rhythms for a better day.
It’s easy to hate clocks. Their relentless forward march wakes us up and shames us for running late. They are…