Romantic movie scenes promise the perfect picture: a couple against a sunset backdrop, the sea, music, impeccable decor, and happy guests. In reality, a destination wedding isn’t just about the…
The school summer holidays always mean more family days out, as many of us struggle to stop the kids (and ourselves) going insane without the usual structure and routine. For…
I have many daily frustrations, and I have decided to start using this blog as an outlet for them. It’s a new ongoing series of Random Rants. Maybe some of…
In sport, results are visible: the score, the finishing position, and the league standing. But the qualities that produce those results are often less easy to see and harder to…
A funeral can take many different forms, such as a religious service, a traditional burial or cremation, or a laid-back celebration of life. Being aware of the main options will…
No parents plan for divorce. Still, divorces can happen for a number of reasons. You imagine school events, birthdays, and family dinners instead of difficult conversations and lawyers. Nonetheless, life…
I previously wrote about how hard it is to make friends as an adult, and why the 11-3-6 friendship rule explains it. Since then, I’ve been doing a bit more…
Are you like me? Do you have a cupboard, or a shelf in a hidden corner somewhere, which is full of empty boxes? I know I’m not the only one…
Somewhere along the way, the evening stopped being an evening. It became a second shift. Between finishing emails, prepping for tomorrow, squeezing in a workout, and telling ourselves we’re “unwinding”…
Separation changes many parts of family life at the same time. Alongside conversations about family arrangements, you still need to manage everyday responsibilities at home and work. Although every family’s…