From childhood rivalries to parallel adult lives, from workplace alliances to intergenerational guidance, sisterhood evolves with us. It is built not only on shared history, but on repeated acts of support that remind us we were never meant to do this alone.

We discuss the practicalities of life with ease - but avoid the conversations that truly shape intimacy. Clinical psychologist and sexologist Nicholas Briffa explains why couples stay silent about emotional needs, sex and resentment - and why that silence may be the greatest threat to love.

Have you ever woken up from a dream wondering why on earth you dreamt about a person from the past? A long-lost friend, an old teacher... or an ex? In the case of the latter, you might even feel a bit guilty. But, is there a reason to feel this way?

Dependency. Such an uncomfortable word to this generation. In our parents’ generation, this was the norm. But this generation is one that was nurtured to study and build a career which meant getting a full-time job and salary.