Posted in Degrees of Separation Families Family First Person Lifestyle Real Life UK News

I tried to give Gran a hug – her reaction still haunts me

She’s told me throughout my life that I’ll amount to nothing and die alone.

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Posted in Dads Families Family First Person grief Lifestyle Parenting Real Life UK News

My wife died and I was inundated with help – because I’m a man

Despite years of progress in many aspects of bereavement, surprisingly old-fashioned values still rule the roost. 

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Posted in Dads Family First Person Lifestyle Money Mums Real Life UK News

My parents can’t afford to have the funerals I want for them

The plan is for their bodies to be collected, cremated, and then sent to me – all without any kind of formal memorial service.

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Posted in Family Friendship Lifestyle UK News Weddings

The ‘entitled’ wedding guest etiquette fail that’s frustratingly common

It can put the couple’s whole plan into chaos.

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Posted in Family Lifestyle Scotland Travel Travel Inspiration UK News

Center Parcs reveals new pictures of £400,000,000 UK holiday village and it’s ‘stunning at every turn’

Plans claim visitors will be treated to ‘stunning scenery at every turn’.

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Posted in Apple TV Plus Entertainment Family Features Jennifer Aniston Los Angeles TV UK News US TV news

The shocking story behind Jennifer Aniston’s latest role as a ‘narcissistic mother’

The TV drama will be based on the traumatic memoir of iCarly star Jennette McCurdy.

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Posted in Dating Families Family First Person Lifestyle Real Life So, How Did It Go? UK News

My date saw nothing wrong with him and his mum’s sleeping arrangement

The Oedipus complex was very real.

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Posted in Depression Families Family Lifestyle Mental health motherhood Parenting Pregnancy UK News

I hated being a mum the minute my baby was put on my chest

‘I had no feeling of love when my baby was born.’

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Posted in Australia Death Family First Person News Real Life UK News World

I warned my sister of my premonition – then she was killed

‘It felt like a warning about you,’ I said, urging her to be extra safe.

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Posted in Australia Death Family First Person News Real Life UK News World

I warned my sister of my premonition – then she was killed

‘It felt like a warning about you,’ I said, urging her to be extra safe.

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Posted in Family Lifestyle Mums Parenting Real Life UK News Women

I’m twice my daughter’s age but everyone thinks we’re sisters

Strangers are ‘gobsmacked’ when they find out the pair are mum and child.

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Posted in Degrees of Separation Families Family First Person LGBTQ+ Lifestyle Real Life This is Not Right Transgender UK News

Dad forced Mum out the house and she never came back

My mum flew past me, her tiny frame racing through the front door into the cold Christmas night. She was just gone.

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Posted in Family Lifestyle Money Money Tips Mums The Money Problem UK News

I think my mum’s new boyfriend is a romance scammer — but she won’t see sense

‘When I asked if she’d sent him any money, she avoided the question.’

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Posted in Dads Families Family Father's Day Lifestyle UK News

Happy Father’s Day 2025 quotes, messages and wishes for Dad

Make Father’s Day special for all the dads and paternal figures out there.

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Posted in Dads Families Family Father's Day Lifestyle Men Parenting UK News

Dads share the ‘terrifying, amazing, surreal’ reality of watching your partner give birth

‘Sheer terror… and one of the most amazing moments of your life.’

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Posted in Adolescence Families Family Lifestyle Opinion Parenting Real Life UK News

I thought I’d nailed screen time until my kids admitted the truth

I’ve clearly not got everything right.   

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Posted in Adolescence Families Family Lifestyle Opinion Parenting Real Life UK News

I thought I’d nailed screen time until my kids admitted the truth

I’ve clearly not got everything right.   

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Posted in Family Lifestyle Metro newspaper Money Relationships UK News

Does money seem to be the hardest word? How to talk about it with each of your loved ones

From friends, to your partners or parents.

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Posted in Family Lifestyle Metro newspaper Money Relationships UK News

Does money seem to be the hardest word? How to talk about it with each of your loved ones

From friends, to your partners or parents.

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Posted in Baby Dads Families Family Insurance Lifestyle Parenting UK News Work

Six UK companies that give dads 52 weeks paid paternity leave, ahead of protests

The world’s first ‘dad strike’ takes place today in London.

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Posted in Degrees of Separation Families Family First Person Lifestyle Parenting Real Life UK News

My son cut off contact – I’m cutting him from my will

He sent me a text saying that he could no longer keep in touch – I was heartbroken.

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Posted in Adoption Families Family First Person Lifestyle Racism Real Life UK News

I discovered my parents’ secret aged 8 – I kept it until 16

Mum was devastated that I had kept such a burdensome secret all those years.

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Posted in Family Lifestyle Metro newspaper Parenting Shopping UK News

After going viral, this phone case accessory is dubbed the ‘Stanley cup of parenting’

A parent-friendly alternative to the iconic Rhode phone case.

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Posted in Business Facebook Family Instagram Meta News Tech UK News

Family business ‘£10,000 out of pocket’ after Meta blocks their accounts for 12 weeks

‘It is a very personal impact from a very big company who really don’t care.’

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Posted in Dads Debt Family Lifestyle Money Mums The Money Problem UK News

My parents ruined my credit by taking out loans in my name — but I don’t want to report them

‘Is there any way I can fix this without getting them into trouble?’

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