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Lessons From ‘All Too Well’: Power Imbalances in Age Gap Relationships

Life&Style's Deyna Grimshaw discusses how Taylor Swift's short film sparked a worthwhile discussion on age gaps in relationships

6 Feet Tall Going 6 Feet Under: Male Height Shaming Must End

In light of Movember, Life&Style writer Melodi Akkemik sheds light on the conundrum of height shaming, arguing the body positivity movement should be more inclusive to men and alternative types of body shaming oft overlooked

Cutting Ties: When are Friends Too Toxic?

Life&Style writer Deyna Grimshaw explores the features of toxic friendships and sheds light on why you should 'cut ties' with toxic friends

Spotlight On: Queer Relationships

Through three interviews, Life&Style Writer Anna Emmerson Robinson sheds light on romantic journeys least understood by the mainstream and makes a case for more positive representation

Casa Amor and the Toxicity of ‘Testing’

Life&Style's Jenny Magleave discusses the way cheating is normalised on the latest season of Love Island in what has been dubiously dubbed 'testing'

Banned, Blocked and Barred: Is Blocking People on Social Media Becoming Toxic?

Life&Style's Deyna Grimshaw reflects on the culture of social media blocking, concluding that it should be down to the individual user to make their own decisions on who they follow and what is best for their mental health

Investigating The ‘Ick’: Humour or Harsh?

Life&Style's Jenny Magleave explains that while the 'ick' is mostly harmless fun between friends it could also reflect legitimate incompatibility or our own insecurities

Finding Love Through the Power Of Music: A New Dating App for Music Lovers

Life&Style Editor Natasha Farwell has collaborated with POM the dating app for music lovers

Female Infantilisation: Attractive or Reductive?

Life&Style Writer Megan Clibbens considers the idea of female infantilisation, arguing that whilst some suggest it diminishes female autonomy, it is more productive and empowering to accept the individual choice

Can Love Be ‘Blind’?

Digital Editor Tamzin Meyer reflects on the idea of blind-dating, arguing that it is beneficial to form a connection with someone before judging their appearance

Rejecting the ‘Good Girl Complex’

Food&Drink Editor Cara-Louise Scott reflects on the damaging idea that women are taught to behave as 'good girls', arguing that it is necessary to reject these restraints to allow women to be seen as powerful

The ‘Pandemic Brain’: Shifting Attitudes to Work Post-Lockdown

Food&Drink Editor Cara-Louise Scott reflects on the idea of the 'Pandemic Brain', arguing that lockdown has changed attitudes towards work, and has caused a widespread mental fatigue