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A Shift in Lifestyle and Expectations Growing up in the leafy suburbs of south-west London, I was raised in a world where luxury seemed like a given. My family lived in a house on a quiet road, with nannies, expensive cars, and extravagant holidays. I never questioned how these things came to be—assuming that one […]

Understanding the Dual Personality of Tenerife Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, is often celebrated as a sunny holiday destination. However, for those considering it as a permanent home, the island offers a rich and diverse experience that extends far beyond its reputation as a tourist hotspot. The island has a distinct dual personality: […]

A Life of Solitude and the Search for Meaning Several weeks ago, I found myself in a situation that was both physically and emotionally challenging. I had to attend an emergency appointment and an ultrasound alone, which was a lonely experience. I reached out to my friends and sisters, but they were either away or […]

A Journey of Music, Motherhood, and Resilience Lisa McHugh’s life has been a whirlwind of music, family, and personal growth. From the moment she first met Milo, her son, when he was just seven months old, to now being a mother of two, Lisa has navigated the challenges of balancing her career with the demands […]

Introducing the Three-Hour Night Rule After a long day at work, many people return home, greet their partner with a kiss, and then collapse on the sofa. The evening often ends up being spent cooking dinner and watching TV mindlessly before heading to bed. This routine can lead to a lack of meaningful connection between […]

A New Era of Celebration: The Rise of Divorce Parties in Ireland The year 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the legalisation of divorce in Ireland, a momentous event that was narrowly approved by just under 0.5% in a referendum in 1995. This was not an era of backward thinking; it was only five years […]

Exploring the Trend of Matching Outfits in Family Life Genevieve Roberts, a mother of three, shares her reflections on parenting and the evolving trends she encounters in her weekly column, Outnumbered. As she looks back at baby photos of her eldest daughter, Astrid, she recalls the days when she used to coordinate their outfits with […]

A Day in the Life of Lucy Guo, the World’s Youngest Self-Made Female Billionaire Lucy Guo, the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire, starts her day at 6pm London time, which is 10am in Los Angeles where she resides. She logs onto a Zoom call precisely on time, showing her disciplined approach to managing her busy […]

A Bizarre Living Situation in Melbourne In the year 2000, Tom moved into what he thought was a normal share house in Melbourne. With two flatmates, affordable rent, and a location close to his internship, it seemed like the perfect setup. However, as he soon discovered, this was far from ordinary. By the end of […]