Many women fleeing domestic abuse face poverty, report finds
Respondents in England say partners use economic abuse as method of controlVictims of domestic abuse face the choice of their families being plunged into...
How we live together: the ‘life wives’
We’re on the same wavelength – it’s like she can read my mindZahra Jones, 40Amy and I have known each other for nearly...
22 Questions to Ask Your Spouse Once a Year
When you’ve been married for a long time, it’s easy to slip into a daily routine and familiar lifestyle and forget that you might...
Be honest, be kind: five lessons from an amicable divorce
Consciously uncoupling is possible: choose your battles, build a support network and learn to play the long gameIt’s not always infidelity that leads...
The art of listening has been lost in these polarised times
The BBC’s Listening Project turns seven this month. It offers a window into a gentler, more compassionate BritainWhat was it? At first I...
How not to infuriate your spouse: a short guide to the...
Rosslea Hall hotel’s ‘groom academy’ won’t solve the cause of most arguments among cohabiting couples: poor communicationWhen I heard that a hotel was offering...
Domestic abuse survivors and children sleeping rough, survey finds
Women unable to get refuge place also having to sofa-surf or stay with abuserSurvivors of domestic abuse and their children are being forced to...
I Don’t Want My Peanut-Allergic Son to Attend This Birthday Party
Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Email careandfeeding@slate.com or post it in the Slate Parenting Facebook group.Dear Care...
Why You Should Never Be Ashamed to Get a Divorce
As a child of divorce, I grew up wanting a different life. I swore I would never have a family and put them through that mess....
Can too little sleep ruin your relationship?
Lack of shut-eye has long been linked to a range of serious health problems. Now a study confirms that it can also be at...
