Our marriage is happier than ever because of the alcoholism
When R and I realised that the alcohol was not the cause of all our problems, we understood that we could stay married if the desire was strong enough
The trouble with modern friendship
‘Panic-merchants worry that online social networks will replace offline friendships, turning users into basement-dwelling zombies, unable to converse face-to-face,’ Oliver Burkeman says
The poison’s still in the fridge, but perhaps I don’t want it after all
Paula Cocozza: In July, sick with cancer, Jo Beecham talked in this newspaper about stashing life-ending drugs in her fridge, in case she wanted to hasten her end. But as the disease wore on, and she received better palliative care, she had second thoughts
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