Dating apps left me suicidal. How can I find love before it’s too late?
Focus on yourself and your own self-worth, and you never know what may follow.
April 2025
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I’m in my 30s and own my home. How can I share my good fortune with friends?
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Notes on chocolate: elegant treats for when the Easter eggs are gone
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My sister gets into toxic fights with my mother. How can I help?
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Notes on chocolate: sweet little treats priced from 70p to £40
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My father threw out my box of memories, then took his own life. How do I move on?
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Notes on chocolate: strong but gentle bars to relish
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I’m 16 and I like a boy, but I have no social skills and don’t know what to do
March 2025
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Notes on chocolate: more Easter eggs, because these are quite special
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My boss treats me like a lazy teenager. How can I set some boundaries?
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Notes on chocolate: Hunt for these Easter eggs when you want a little indulgence
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I am insanely jealous of my husband’s ex-colleague. How can I move on?
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Notes on chocolate: the simple delights of Easter eggs
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I haven’t told my parents I have cancer, as I fear they will say something hurtful
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Notes on chocolate: the Easter choc-a-thon is on its way
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‘My mother-in-law sent me an insulting text intended for someone else. Should she apologise?’
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Notes on chocolate: brownies at the top of their game
February 2025
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My partner’s unresolved grief is putting a strain on our relationship
Feeling sadness is essential for feeling happiness, but unlearning the avoidance mechanisms your partner has put in place may take time
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Notes on chocolate: make way for a new favourite
A reader’s mum is won over by a box from Audrey’s
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My partner and I argue constantly – and she puts all the blame on me
It’s very rare that one individual is wholly responsible for the difficulties in a relationship. Perhaps you should go to counselling alone, where you can be heard
