Marriage in recovery: The things that keep me sane

In my penultimate column, here is a list of things I’ve learned that have kept me going

I tell my children it’s good to cry, but I find it hard myself

Growing up I was never told not to cry, but it’s something I struggle with

How to be fitter, happier and more successful: stop dreaming and start getting real

Oliver Burkeman: You can’t always get what you want, but if you try some negative thinking, you might get that promotion you actually need

Pregnancy and the food of love

Mike Power’s partner had severe morning sickness so he tempted her to eat by cooking a different dish every day till the baby was born

Marriage in recovery: Practising self-care is the key to survival

Playing the martyr is no fun for anyone – and I know from having given massage that if you’re going to look after others, you have to treat yourself too

50 things to do when you’re 50

For his 50th birthday, Claire Potter set her husband 50 mini-challenges – not sky-diving or running a marathon, but everyday adventures designed to get more out of life. The experiment isn’t over yet, but the results are already astonishing

Marriage in recovery: R’s return to old patterns was a relapse for both of us

Now we need to get back to rebuilding our relationship and not punishing ourselves

As vain as it may sound, I like looking at my body

I’m fascinated by the process of change, physically and psychologically

I have cancer and feel guilty for losing my libido

I am about to start a sixth course of chemotherapy. I haven’t wanted to have sex for two years, and I worry about neglecting my husband

Inclusive sex education is vital – and British schools aren’t delivering it

Peter Tatchell: Why isn’t there a mandatory requirement to teach children about sexual health and diversity, including LGBT, in the same way as other curriculum subjects?