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<p>Guilt trip: failing to reply to our friends on time makes us feel bad, so why do we do it? </p>

In Focus

Sorry for the slow reply... Are you suffering from messaging guilt?

Katie Rosseinsky frets about her failure to answer friends on time, and discovers it’s much more common than she thought. But do psychologists have an answer to ‘why’?

<p>Wrapping up: is the blazer your best friend this winter, or are you posed in a parka? </p>

let’s unpack that

What does your winter coat say about you?

<p>Ho-ho-how much? The mark-up on seasonal cups is astonishing </p>

LET’S UNPACK THAT

Inside the big Christmas coffee rip-off

<p>Jordan Peterson has gained a global following as a ‘public intellectual’ </p>

Let’s unpack that

Why Jordan Peterson isn’t nearly as clever as he thinks he is

<p>Rebecca Hall as Claire, a schoolteacher who starts to hear the Hum in BBC drama ‘The Listeners’</p>

in focus

‘It brought me to my knees’: The mystery of the global Hum phenomenon

<p>In an era that experts say is being defined by ‘digital spirituality’, angel numbers have never been so ubiquitous</p>

The people who believe angels speak to them through their receipts

<p>Colourful language: The notoriously potty-mouthed Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi) in ‘The Thick of It’ </p>

How much swearing is too much at work?

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<p>‘With so many people looking for answers, the promise of self-made success resonated strongly’ </p>

in focus

Life coaches are everywhere – and many are taking advantage of you

<p>Secret Santa: a young Lauren gives Sally the eureka moment she has been searching for all along </p>

If you concentrate hard, John Lewis’s Christmas ad could make you cry

<p>Less is more: Most eyebrow experts advocate sticking with your natural shape</p>

There’s one beauty rule you should never break... it involves eyebrows

<p>Orange appeal: Le Creuset has been going for nearly 100 years </p>

in focus

How Le Creuset became the ultimate aspirational Gen Z status symbol

Recipes

<p>Gordon Ramsay’s perfect roast turkey (handout/PA)</p>

Gordon Ramsay reveals his secrets for a perfect roast turkey

<p>Up your Christmas cheeseboard game this year</p>

How to put together the best-ever cheeseboard

<p>A comforting, indulgent dish for winter</p>

James Martin’s lamb with Stilton gnocchi

Life Stories

<p>If you thought of buying something in instalments a decade ago, it might be to pay off a car, or a new sofa. During the pandemic, though, BNPLs became more widely used on far smaller purchases</p>

let’s unpack that

I can’t stop using Klarna – and I’m suffering the consequences

<p>Animal rescuer Lynea Lattanzio with a handful of her many cats</p>

life stories

‘I lived with 150 cats – and was told to get rid of them in two weeks’

<p>Cleanfluencers are using eyebrow-raising techniques and ASMR </p>

CleanTok: Is the pressure to have perfect homes making us ill?

<p>Gamer’s heaven: thousands of League of Legends fans descended on the O2 to watch pros in action </p>

I attended the biggest night in esports as a non-gamer – now I’m sold

Independent TV

<p>Trump’s new health secretary RFK Jr tells grandkids ‘Don’t be scared’ as he lets lizard bite them.</p>

RFK Jr. shares rare glimpse of family life in new video with grandkids

I’m A Celebrity’s Tulisa reveals she’s been celibate for three years

<p>Davina McCall was diagnosed with a benign brain lesion earlier this year</p>

Davina McCall in tears as she talks about ‘courage’ before surgery

<p>Prince Harry gets ‘neck tattoo’ with American singer Jelly Roll for Invictus sketch.</p>

Prince Harry gets ‘neck tattoo’ with Jelly Roll for Invictus sketch

Design

Gorgeous gifts for interior lovers and happy homemakers (Alamy/PA)

11 gorgeous gifts for interiors lovers

<p>Bridal rule of thumb says you should purchase the dress at least a year out from your wedding</p>

The expert wedding planning tips every couple should know

Update your decorations for Christmas 2024 (Dobbies Garden Centres/PA)

10 of the best artificial Christmas trees and all the trimmings

Royal Family

Jane Moore opens up on Diana’s relationship with photographers

<p>Denzel Washington nervously shakes King Charles III’s hand at the ‘Gladiator II’ premiere</p>

Denzel Washington botches King Charles handshake at Gladiator premiere

Many happy returns to work: King Charles celebrates 76th birthday

Women

<p>Fatigue is a symptom of menopause (Alamy/PA)</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

There is an HRT scandal – but it’s not the one Panorama thinks it is

<p>Alice Smellie (left) and Mariella Frostrup, MM chair, (right) during Menopause Mandate Walk in the Park</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

Eight exercise and diet changes every menopausal woman should make

<p>Sexual harassment cases haven’t relented in the wake of #MeToo </p>

Why have we stopped talking about sexual harassment?

Dating and Relationships

<p>Some divorces can be painful and ugly – ours was one of mutual respect </p>

How I left the man I loved but could no longer live with

Jilly Cooper’s Rivals has brought bonking back – we should be happy

<p>Choose from new sex position cards to bondage games for beginners </p>

Fitness and wellbeing

6 best sex games that bring some extra fun to the bedroom

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King shares traditional greetings with Maori attendee at charity launch

King shares traditional greetings with Maori attendee at charity launch

celebrities

Why did Adrian Chiles wear a West Brom coat to Liam Payne’s funeral?

science-tech

NASA's Curiosity rover will enter 'spiderweb' region of Mars' Mount Sharp

celebrities

Paris Hilton reveals the 12 must-have items on her 2024 Christmas shopping list

science-tech

Scientists think the first bird extinction in mainland Europe has happened

science-tech

Scientists think the first bird extinction in mainland Europe has happened

celebrities

'This is f***ed up': Lamar Odom slammed for buying custom sex doll that looks like ex-wife Khloe Kardashian

gaming

FPL Gameweek 12 preview: News, injuries, suspensions, fixtures and picks