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Living with a partner who is depressed 

Living with a partner who is depressed 

There is no joy in depression.  If you are the person who experiences it, you’ll know that. It seems to eat into your very soul. If you’re the partner of someone who’s depressed, you’ll know that too ...
The lost art of conversation

The lost art of conversation

Engaging in good conversation is an art and more often than not, conversation is mentioned as a “lost art”.  In these days of instant messaging texting and emailing, a conversation is becoming somethi ...
Only the lonely

Only the lonely

With reference J Kempton’s letter in the June issue I, as an 85 year old, retired single pensioner, have never had the problem of loneliness. Having grown up in London’s dockland pre-war, everyone spo ...
Facing Up To Death Can Be a Piece of Cake

Facing Up To Death Can Be a Piece of Cake

It’s safe to say that death and Dundee cake are an odd partnership. With the burgeoning popularity of Death Cafes around the UK, however, attitudes towards marrying the two are rapidly changing. Bound ...