The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email [email protected] for advice on love, work, ...

I'm 38, and I live in a retirement village. My neighbors have never made me feel out of place, and living here has changed ...

When I moved to a small town, I got better at making friends. Now, at 40, I feel I'll never be done making new connections.

I know she’s a good person, and I genuinely care about her. I’m not sure if this stems from some sort of attachment issue, ...

She understands that the woman is reaching out, but doesn't have the energy to deal with this complicated relationship.

Outside the window, Northern Thailand was lush mountains, dirt roads lined with villages, children, dogs and chickens. The ...

"For the past couple of years, illness has kept me from organizing and participating in activities I used to enjoy. ... No ...

After being teetotal, Sam Thomas was spiked by his friend, which led to a downwards drinking spiral. He became dependent on ...

While teaching in Denmark, one of the world’s happiest countries, Professor Marina Cooley discovered that hobbies are integral to joy and balance in life.

Loyalty isn’t always a two-way street. If you show up for someone over and over again, you’d think they’d do the same when ...

LOOKING at the clock, Casandra Wildermuth’s concern slowly grew – it was half an hour since she had been due to meet her best ...

A lesson I have learned later in life is that love doesn’t end when a partner dies. Because your husband deeply loved his ...