Relationships

There isn’t a blueprint for the perfect relationship, it’s how you navigate the highs and lows that matters – and, for must of us, that tends to mean making things up as we go along.

However, while every family is unique, there are emotional challenges that we all have to face. This section looks at the way relationships work, from getting together to going the distance.

Kids add a whole new dimension to the way adults love and live together. Equally, when a child is surrounded by happy, successful relationships, it gives them a sense of security that bickering and arguments never will.

Whether you and your partner are finding your feet with a new baby or you’re embarking on a fresh relationship that includes children from a previous marriage, there’s an article here for you.

Pregnancy: her emotional rollercoaster

Nothing really prepares you for the emotional roller coaster of a first-time pregnancy, even if it's planned. There's so much to take in, so much to think about, and it's no wonder that many people see it as a journey into the unknown.