How to make a long-distance relationship work
Go the extra mile for a faraway friend, relative or partner, says Sarah Neish

Relationships can be difficult to navigate, whether its romantic, platonic, friendship or professional ties – we’ve got expert advice & experiences to help.
Go the extra mile for a faraway friend, relative or partner, says Sarah Neish
Resist the temptation to put braggers in their place, says Sarah Neish
The recklessness, rage and moody spells of adolescence may be down to the fact that the brain has yet to fully develop, says David Servan-Schreiber
Social networking has been criticised for devaluing our relationships and blunting our communication skills. But, says Jacqui L’Ange, the truth may be quite the opposite.
According to the experts, learning to talk to your partner honestly about money is vital to relationship success. Why, then, do so many of us find it so difficult? asks Marianne Curphey
Having children affects how our brains develop, and forces us to learn flexibility and new skills. David Servan-Schreiber explains why bringing up a child can be the best therapy
Living with someone’s quirks and habits can be a challenge. Rebecca Smith discovers how to stop little things sabotaging a good relationship
What is it about ‘Shall we visit my parents over the holidays?’ that strikes dread into so many of our hearts, asks Linda Blair, and what can we do to make relations better?
The internet holds the answer to pretty much anything: Who’s the richest man in the world? How tall is Johnny Depp? Where’s the best place to buy stuffed olives in Durham? It is little surprise, then, that it now offers a service for resolving problems of a trickier nature: relationship problems
Whether you’re dividing your things after a break-up, or asking for a pay rise, find a balance that works for everyone, says Sarah Neish