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My friend spoiled my engagement - she thought she was helping

Lifestyle March 9, 2025 By Alison Rios McCrone

Are women really turning on each other in 2025?

Lifestyle March 8, 2025 By Alice Giddings

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I hated my bridesmaid dress - now I have a dilemma

Lifestyle February 24, 2025 By Alison Rios McCrone

*Must go live by end of Jan*: Chris Corbin OBE (Izzie ghosting) - I had leukaemia and became best friends with my bone marrow donor Picture: Chris Corbin OBE.

I thought I just had a rash but was given a startling diagnosis

Health February 15, 2025 By Chris Corbin OBE

A man holds his head in his hand as the other holds his phone

I'm sick of sexist jokes in the lads' group chat

Lifestyle February 3, 2025 By Alison Rios McCrone

Almara Abgarian photographed at home in Clapham by Rachel Adams

My friend set me up on a date - he left out one crucial detail

Sex February 3, 2025 By Almara Abgarian

*Must go live by end of Jan*: Chris Corbin OBE (Izzie ghosting) - I had leukaemia and became best friends with my bone marrow donor Picture: Chris Corbin OBE.

I wrote to the man who saved me - he replied with a joke

Health February 15, 2025 By Chris Corbin OBE

Two bridesmaids (one in focus/foreground) wearing silk dressing gowns with 'Bridesmaid' written on the back; a Bride in between them (Picture: Getty)

I want to uninvite someone from my wedding - my bridesmaid

Lifestyle January 27, 2025 By Alison Rios McCrone

Me You Everyone 11

7 women share what they wish they'd known about self-love, friends and dating in their 20s

Lifestyle January 24, 2025 By Eleanor Noyce

Someone wearing a dress, sitting holding a drink in their hand at a wedding, the bride in the background walking in the other direction (Picture: Getty)

My friend forgot something really important when planning her wedding - me

Lifestyle January 19, 2025 By Alison Rios McCrone

Surprised young woman looking back while sitting near guests during wedding ceremony Alison column

There's a famous guest at my friend's wedding and I'm scared I'll embarrass myself

Lifestyle January 13, 2025 By Alison Rios McCrone

Lara Rodwell - When my friend asked me to be a bridesmaid, I was desparate to say no

My friend told me her wedding date and all I felt was dread

Lifestyle January 11, 2025 By Lara Rodwell

Gordon: I spent Christmas Day alone after my wife died - then I found an alternative

I was lonely at Christmas after losing my soulmate - then my phone rang

Families December 24, 2024 By Gordon L

Sionna Hurley-O'Kelly sitting by a concrete wall, resting her face on her hand. Sea, sky, buildings and palm trees in the background. (Picture: Sionna Hurley-O'Kelly)

One bottle of shampoo made me realise how lonely I really was

Lifestyle December 20, 2024 By Sionna Hurley-O’Kelly

Two bridesmaids (one in focus/foreground) wearing silk dressing gowns with 'Bridesmaid' written on the back; a Bride in between them (Picture: Getty)

My best friend eloped to get married - it's not fair on me

Lifestyle November 25, 2024 By Alison Rios McCrone

Four women in casual outfits smiling, on a neon green and pink background with images of £10 notes

My best friend earns £20,000 more than me – navigating the salary divide

Money November 24, 2024 By Jessica Lindsay

Bridesmaid refused to attend wedding because she couldn't bring her own food

Health November 23, 2024 By Kristina Beanland

Portrait Of Man Looking Through Glass Window During Rainy Season

How I caught both my best friend and lover betraying me

Sex November 11, 2024 By Anonymous

Groom looking out of a window with the bride standing behind him with one hand on his shoulder (Picture: Getty)

The one word my best friend called my fiance that ruined everything

Lifestyle November 11, 2024 By Alison Rios McCrone

Rob Bell (ATT to Michelle Morgan Davies) - Why I've gone on a weekly date night with my mates for over 25 years

My mate's 4-word response proved our 22-year tradition has been worth it

Lifestyle November 4, 2024 By Rob A Bell