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Fashion lovers are generally associated with bursting wardrobes and chasing the latest trends. But that reputation is beginning to shift.
Fashion’s insider shoe has become a little too easy to recognise.
Ever felt a sudden wave of cringe toward someone you were actually into – congratulations, you’ve caught ‘the ick’.
Stories of cute furry animals that manage to find moments of joy while doing crushing jobs are bringing some solace to a generation of burnt-out workers.
A more sustainable approach sees careers as one part of a meaningful life, not the entire foundation of it.
Put down the coffee, walk away from the zebra crossing, think beyond chic and get more creative.
Friendships are complicated relationships that can require more than an all-or-nothing choice. A therapist explains how to distinguish between conflict, change and genuine harm.
Most young people aren’t religious – but marriage is still a place where secular culture has quietly absorbed many of the values we associate with religion.
New research suggests seeing singlehood as an opportunity for growth can help people embrace new experiences and feel better about being single.
An increasing number of women are turning to “social” egg freezing each year.
Retirement may feel distant in your 20s and 30s, but small, deliberate steps now can make a difference later.
Seeing a loved one lose significant weight or struggle with eating and exercise can be concerning. Approaching a conversation with respect and care can avoid the harms of speculation and silence.
Weaving is one of humanity’s oldest crafts, but its patterns helped inspire early computing. Today, textile makers are using conductive yarns and digital looms to invent new kinds of technology.
These are the easiest embroidery techniques to attempt for beginners.
Parenthood eats everyone’s hours, but it takes different bites depending on the size of your bank account.
If you’re looking to be loved, Simone de Beauvoir would warn you to look away from AI.
Sometimes the best escape isn’t a weekend away. It’s the park just down the road.
Despite being more connected than any previous generation, many young people report struggling to build friendships that provide a genuine sense of closeness.
Maybe think of small talk as a technology: a human invention for accomplishing social goals.
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