We can work it out
If you and your partner are experiencing a few minor glitches, don't panic. Andrew G Marshall troubleshoots three common conundrums
The born identity
Does birth order play a part in who we are? Sarah Wilson looks at the evidence ...
‘Agreeing to therapy shows that you care’
Therapist Andrew G Marshall describes what relationship therapy can do for couples on the rocks and what to expect from your sessions
The meaning of life scripts
Ever get the feeling your personal history keeps repeating itself? Sarah Wilson introduces the concept of 'life scripts'
Gone but not forgotten
To what extent are we defined by our own history - and is it possible to break free from the constraints of our past? Derek Draper examines the ideas of three key thinkers
With friends like these …
How do we choose our friends? And what happens when friendships break down? Dorothy Rowe reports
Case study
Frontman Keith Flint reveals how extroversion helps his act
My time in therapy
Stephanie Merritt recounts her experiences of depression, psychoanalysis and cognitive behavioural therapy
Conduct your own conformity test
Find out how susceptible you are to crowd dynamics
‘We are all peoplewatchers’
Wherever there are people, there are peoplewatchers trying to learn something about their fellow men and themselves