Everyone in a long-term relationship knows there’s a price to be paid for security. All-night sex sessions are traded for a good night’s sleep, and “lovey-dovey” chats cede to logistical briefings. (When did you last have a conversation that didn’t end with: “You forgot to buy BIN BAGS?!”) As the years pass, it’s too easy for partners to take each other for granted – and … Continue reading The 20 questions that will save your relationship
Kate Moss and Jamie Hince are reportedly splitting up; Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s marriage is also over. Divorce among couples aged 40-44 is on the rise again – but surely there’s a way to do it amicably, whether you’re part of the couple breaking up or the family and friends? Stick to these rules and you won’t go wrong. 1. Don’t pass judgment Your … Continue reading How to look after your divorcing friends – the rules
Feature for the Telegraph Online, July 31st 2015 Mid-life was once a time to sit back and smell the roses. OK, you probably smelled your partner’s socks, too, but that was the price you paid for security. Not any more: the mid-life marriage meltdown is on the rise, from Hollywood to Huddersfield. According to the latest figures by the Office for National Statistics, divorce rates … Continue reading Divorce in middle age
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