It may sound childish and potentially dangerous, but actually it’s a novel way of really getting to know each other

It’s easy enough to get lured into adopting a brittle persona, but there are other ways to live your life

Jenny Knight, an author who was a teen world rowing champion, is rediscovering the benefits of exercise after joining a local netball team

As an only child, when my mum and dad both died within three months of each other, the walls of my reality crumbled – suddenly, I was an adult orphan

It felt selfish, but at home I couldn’t finish a thought without being interrupted by my kids – so I packed my bags and headed to the coast

Love Islanders have it, daters want it and TikTok influencers will teach you how to get it – but rizz (a close cousin of charisma) is hard to fabricate

Try these top tips for managing your energy more wisely

Wild Cat Island had always held a special place in the imagination of our son, so after his funeral we chose to try and send him on one last journey

We’re 50 years apart and have never met, but my connection with Pauline is deeper than I could have imagined

I’ve managed to conquer my fears and build great friendships, says David Robson

Finding tunes with a tempo and rhythm to match your heart rate can help you keep the pace when you exercise – and make it more enjoyable

Throughout her life, Danyah Miller developed coping mechanisms to help deal with certain challenges. Would she have thrived if she had known about dyslexia, or would a label have limited her?

Often misused by politicians, nostalgia is a positive emotion that could do with a makeover

What happens when a native New Yorker uproots her life and moves to Norfolk?

The colours and fabrics of my mother’s old saris are a thread linking me to my Indian ancestors

The activist, academic and now novelist explains why, when you use a wheelchair, it’s good to be able to see the funny side. By Donna Ferguson

It’s not easy to maintain the closeness of the relationships of our youth but friends we grew up with deserve a special effort, writes Abigail Dean