Relationships

In any social ecosystem, there is a pecking order or a natural hierarchy based on a variety of factors, from personality to positional power. Every day, we encounter it in our families, sporting teams, work situations and friendship groups. While it appears to be culturally systemic, this is an evolutionary phenomenon occurring in all species, including our own. Here, we take an in-depth look at the six different feminine wolfpacks and ask: which she-wolf are you?

Is there a favourite beach or park your mother used to take you as a child? Go there, reminisce. Write ‘mum I love you’ in the sand. She lives on in your heart and I am sure her sound advice given in love sometimes still echoes in your ears.

Relationships can be tricky, but what if there was a special something that could help pave the way for your happily ever after? We explore what sets lasting relationships apart.

Romantic love dominates Western thinking, at least in the popular culture space, but what is this ideal we all hold? In this romantic interlude we look at the biology and psychology of a cultural obsession.

Resentment can be a bitter feeling, steeping you in darkness, tension and pain. But there is a soothing elixir that can help — forgiveness. For those struggling through resentment, here is a psychology-backed guide to letting go of hard feelings.

One reader joins the growing trend of happy couples living apart due to a range of circumstances influenced by modern life — and not just because of COVID-19.

A compassionate life is one that requires both softness and strength. By cultivating compassion towards yourself and others, you can embrace life’s trials and tribulations with a strong back and soft front.

Finances lie at the heart of much of our lives even if we don’t like to admit it. And enhancing your financial health is essential for whole body wellbeing.

A relationship break-up can require a lot of support, with friends often the first people involved in the healing process. Read some of the ways you can help a friend through a split.

Satsangh is a Sanskrit word meaning a sacred gathering or being in the company of good people. It is important because the company you keep rubs off and people become like each other. So if you are mixing with people who are negative you will start to think of yourself and others in negative terms. If you are already doing this it can be changed. This article explains why Satsangh is important and how to change things in your life.

Recent research suggests social ties are as important to our health and wellbeing as diet and exercise. As extensions of ourselves and microcosms of society, our homes are the perfect place to start designing and building better relationships.

Honouring your personal boundaries is more than an act of self-care; it’s a fundamental practice to support your overall health and wellbeing.