Relationships

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Why friendships are important in midlife
In midlife friends matter more than ever -- both close ones and acquaintances. Find out why

How to have a better relationship with others ... and yourself
Extraordinary relationships can change our lives. But Lucy Cavendish, author of the Extraordinary Relationships book, says those relationships can go beyond people to the important things in our lives, from homes to pets to ideas

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How to divorce with dignity
Divorcing with dignity is a choice, and will make any divorce better. Here's how to do it

What middle-aged women should know about lube
Finding sex uncomfortable? You’ll be amazed at the difference some lube makes.... NOON writer Debra Waters investigates

The best lubes for Queenagers
Lubes can help make sex easier and more satisfying in midlife. Here, we share some of the best lubes for Queenagers. By Debra Waters

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How to find Mr Right in midlife
A biologist’s approach to dating shows that embracing our power and shunning alpha males will help us find Mr Right in midlife

My unexpected love affair – with my husband
After 30 years of marriage, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown found a renewed passion during Covid – a connection that continues now

Being Punjabi and divorced shouldn't define my life
Aged 40 and divorced, Minreet Kaur had to overcome ingrained prejudice to regain her independence

Leslie Bibb (Kate), Michelle Monaghan (Jaclyn) and Carrie Coon (Laurie) in The White Lotus. Credit: Fabio Lovino/HBO
What The White Lotus gets right about female friendship in midlife
The three female friends in The White Lotus may have their flaws, but their friendship speaks to the reality of Queenager life.

How to survive Mother's Day if you are childless not by choice
Advice on how to get through that most triggering of days from women in the Childless Not By Choice (CNBC) community. Bibi Lynch explains