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How does your name influence your life?

Would you be more successful as a lawyer if you were called Vicky or Victoria? Would the financial world take you seriously if your first name were Elizabeth rather than Britney?

A bit of friendly competition?

If common opinion is to be believed, modern friendship is a one-stop shop for unblinkered loyalty and unmitigated support. But is this really true?

A survivor's guide to other people's weddings

How to have fun at a wedding without embarrassing yourself horribly or upsetting the bride.

Just good friends

It's long been touted that men and women can't ever just be mates. Rubbish, says one Handbagger, friendships with men are some of the best a girl can ever have - with not even a hint of hanky panky involved.

Girlie crushes

Ever been amazed at the way that you connect with a girlfriend? You may be experiencing a girlie crush. We investigate what it means when admiration and attraction go hand in hand

'Do you come here often?'

At school all you needed was a Curly Wurly to make friends. Nowadays it's a bit trickier, especially if you've moved jobs or towns. The answer, says Samantha Warwick, lies in 'platonic dating'

Are you turning into your mother?

By Fiona Fraser
Have you found yourself writing letters of complaint or harbouring a secret crush on Cliff Richard?

Top 10 gifts for Mother's Day

Pamper her in style with these 10 Mother's Day treats.

Mother's Day