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What to say when your friend is depressed

What to say when your friend is depressed

It's more than just feeling blue so don't tell her she needs to cheer up. Here’s what someone with depression really wants you to say. When someone you care about is suffering from depression, you want to do something that will make it all better. But here’s what people with...
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I don't do parties! thumb

I don't do parties!

The first and last time Dan and I went to a party together it was his debut as my...
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An old flame from out of the blue thumb

An old flame from out of the blue

At night, too tired to drag myself into the bathroom, I lie slumped on the sofa with my...
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Since my mum died I've lost interest in my husband   thumb

Since my mum died I've lost interest in my husband

Question: Dear Dr Pam,
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Just some friendly group exercise... thumb

Just some friendly group exercise...

Things are okay these days... job, kid, boyfriend who takes out the compost.
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The ageless face of Aspen thumb

The ageless face of Aspen

On our flight to the US, Mo and I are trapped in our window seats by a friendly American...
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5 friends everyone should have thumb

5 friends everyone should have

When it comes to friendship, quality is more important than quantity, and it is important...
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How your birth order affects your romantic compatibility thumb

How your birth order affects your romantic compatibility

Did you know that the order you were born into a family can influence your personality...
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Angela Griffin's me-time thumb

Angela Griffin's me-time

'I'm 33 - the same age as Jesus when he died. Not such a good year for Jesus... quite a...
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Stop playing the 'blame game', start being happy thumb

Stop playing the 'blame game', start being happy

iVillage sex and love blogger Dr Pam Spurr's new book How to Be a Happy Human - 10...
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Schoolgirl love games

Ahh, the schoolgirl crush! Lessons whiled away in wistful wonderings, Pythagoras'...
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iVillage.co.uk Community Awards 2009 - the categories

The iVillage.co.uk Community Awards 2009, is an official recognition of men and women who...
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The iVillage.co.uk Community Awards 2009

The iVillage.co.uk Community Awards 2009, is an official recognition of men and women who...
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Dealing with daughter envy

It is one of life's little ironies that when you look in the mirror and see a slightly...
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