Harper's Bazaar Singapore

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Unexpected developments might unsettle you. But a Jupiter-Pluto alliance should help you look ahead and see ways in which to capitalise on adjustments made by others. Don’t be afraid of being perceived as opportunistic. You’re merely making the most

Your Pregnancy

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Get your pencil out… If you tick “yes” on more than half of the statements and questions below, you might be spoiling your child rotten. If so, we’ve got a plan to turn things around. In. One. Month. • My child is self-centred and shows little empath

Your Family

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It’s been said that holding onto bitterness is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. The person who suffers most is the one clinging onto the past – and this can result in permanent damage not only to your present relationship,

Simply Woman & Home

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New research by Interflora has revealed that 51% of people in the UK have never told their closest friend they love them, 32% have never told their father and 25% have never told their mother. It looks like we need to start being more open about our

True Love

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Using make-up sex for conflict resolution tool may feel good at the time, but it can lead to trouble down the line. Co-dependency. One partner becomes less likely to voice their true feelings for fear of upsetting their significant other. Instead,

Good Health

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You’ve heard how falling in love is all about chemistry, but do you know what that actually means? From the moment your eyes meet, your lips touch and you become lovers, a whole cocktail of neurochemicals – brain molecules that control the function o

Psychologies

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Why do some people stay madly in love for ever, while other couples become irritated by every little thing the other one does before the honeymoon is even over? Do some people simply have better skills at keeping love alive, even against the odds? Go

Singapore Women's Weekly

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Romantic relationships tend to work better if you understand each other’s needs. If things are feeling a little disconnected or lacklustre, it could be worth finding out what you and your husband’s unique love languages are. Dr Gary Chapman came up w

Woman's Own

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Any woman approaching 40 – or who has already passed the milestone – will tell you that being single with no kids can provoke a range of reactions from friends and family members, work colleagues, acquaintances and even random strangers. From being

Cosmopolitan India

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Whether you’re single, dating or in a relationship, it can often feel like there are too many ‘rules’ to follow. From navigating social media (do you post a #CouplesGoals selfie or is too soon?) to the confusion of whether you should WhatsApp first o

Good Health Choices Magazine NZ

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You’ve heard how falling in love is all about chemistry, but do you know what that actually means? From the moment your eyes meet, your lips touch and you become lovers, a whole cocktail of neurochemicals – brain molecules that control the function o

Simply Woman & Home

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A shocking 45% of those in the UK let low self-esteem affect their love life, and nearly a third say they’re troubled by fear and rejection. What’s more, 46% of us are scared of exercise due to embarrassment and bad body issues**. It’s time to combat

NPR

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In general, people show a subtle bias toward the self. This is why we love the IKEA furniture we've built, and gravitate toward others with the same name. But there are much larger implications, too.

You South Africa

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IT’S the idea almost every romantic movie is based on – that we all have a soulmate out there, “the one” we’re meant to be with, “the one” who will make us happy. Perhaps you believe you’ve found your soulmate already. Maybe you’re still looking, an

Writing Magazine

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Your Tango positions itself as ‘the leading online magazine dedicated to love and relationships’ which, through ‘emotionally intelligent, real, relatable editorial, focuses on what’s happening inside readers’ hearts and minds’. Editor-at-large Andrea

True Love

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The fact that some women earn more than their partners really shouldn’t still be a shocker in 2020. But alas, we still live in times where men who earn less than their better halves choose to be emasculated by something as fickle as money. Many times

New Idea

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Dealing with a challenging person at work can add to our stress levels, so it’s important we understand a situation in order to identify ways to manage it. Career expert Amanda Rose explains methods on how to approach a difficult co-worker appropriat

Your Pregnancy

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■ Don’t minimise their distress, acknowledge it. ■ Don’t patronise your child. Be honest. ■ Don’t draw attention to what you perceive as their failures. ■ Never compare them to other children. If they compare themselves to other children, point out t

True Love

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Dr Ntozini and Dladla say: Be open and honest about who you are. Laughter and light-hearted engagement builds relatability and trust from the child. Invest in the child; see them for who they are, understand and engage them on what makes them happy.

Fairlady

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You may think sleeping in separate beds is a sign that a relationship is on the rocks, but the opposite may be true. Researchers from the National Sleep Foundation in the US found that more than 25% of couples prefer separate sleep spaces. The result

You South Africa

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If you wanted to, you could find love in all sorts of interesting places, but the question remains whether it’s legitimate or not. Something that you’d normally not be prepared to risk, is your impeccable reputation. Be careful of how you enjoy those

Country Life

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QI don’t agree with sending children to boarding school and never have done—I think it causes all sorts of emotional issues, but, more importantly, I believe they should be at home with their parents. Why have them otherwise? My wife, however, is det

Woman & Home

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Money, children and division of labour at home are among the most common non-sexual problems that couples face. ✣ Money – or lack of it – puts pressures not just on your day-to-day living, but your dreams for the future. With threats of a recession

New Idea

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“Parents should practice these skills with their children to help them learn to become a ‘good’ friend,” says Dr McAlpine. Children are more likely to make and keep friends if they possess the following personal skills: 1 Regulate their emotions.

Guardian Weekly

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I have been divorced for eight years and my daughter, who is 10, lives with her mum. I usually see her every other weekend. But for four years now, my daughter’s timetable is driven by her mother and seeing me is a “fit in”. My ex and I both have new

WHO

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When do you bring up money in a relationship? On the first date? When you’re about to move in together? Perhaps your answer is never because it’s a constant source of tension and friction so you both dance around the subject. Or perhaps because one o

Good Health

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I’m easily irritated by a colleague. It’s the little things such as her loud ringtone that rile me the most. I know it’s petty – so why am I so annoyed? A You get annoyed because workplace irritations are usually unpredictable and disrupt your foc

Good Health

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Romantic relationships tend to work better if you understand each other’s needs. If things are feeling a little disconnected or lacklustre, it could be worth finding out what you and your partner’s unique ‘love languages’ are. Dr Gary Chapman came up

Her World Singapore

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The stereotype that women stress over the idea of permanent singlehood, while men are happy to careen from video games to football to the bar until they die of old age isn’t correct. Guys feel just as much pressure to be in a relationship as girls, t

Pick Me Up Special

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Knowing when to introduce a new partner to your children can be a stressful part of being a separated parent. Children can react in many ways and may find it difficult to adjust, even if you've been separated for some time. You should be prepared for