Communication is the most challenging aspect of any relationship. We wrap our lives up in our partners, invest our time and energy in them, and rely on them to be there for us. Yet between two people, there is always a gap. We can never fully share ourselves. So when you spend enough time… Read More
Last week we published a piece about Jian Feng of China who successfully sued his wife after she had given birth to, in his opinion, an ‘incredibly ugly’ daughter. Many people who have read about this story have found Feng’s attitude disturbing at least, offensive – even as far as enraging in others… Read More
Jian Feng of China has successfully sued his ex-wife for giving birth to, in his opinion, an extremely ugly baby girl. When his daughter was born Feng was so certain that her looks couldn’t possibly be down to his genes, that he accused his then-wife of having an affair. He demanded a DNA… Read More
Today is our tenth wedding anniversary. It also marks the fifteenth year since we reunited after breaking up for a few years. It’s the “tin” anniversary, apparently. Which reminds me that I need a new tin opener. Ten years ago there were three children in the family. Now there are eleven. I wonder… Read More
It isn’t often that Mike and I get to go out without the children. Today will be no different. Except today we will only have the twins with us because Ben is very kindly looking after everybody else for a couple of hours so that Mike and I can have a little time… Read More