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Ask Ellie: It's the time of year to shape your own future

Ask Ellie: It's the time of year to shape your own future

A reader asks: What is it about New Year’s Eve that causes me so much hype and tension?
Ask Ellie: Show mother-in-law respect in her final days

Ask Ellie: Show mother-in-law respect in her final days

Hugs are free. Give them out with abandon. You’ll be amazed at how good you feel.
Ask Ellie: Pain of grief eases but never fully goes away

Ask Ellie: Pain of grief eases but never fully goes away

Grieving a parent with whom you were close can be acute
Ask Ellie: Tell husband about harassment but don't dwell on it

Ask Ellie: Tell husband about harassment but don't dwell on it

Do not dwell on the actions of someone you don’t know nor will ever respect
Claire Nielsen: Some healthy recipes from my kitchen

Claire Nielsen: Some healthy recipes from my kitchen

The following recipes use some of my favourite superfoods.
Ask Ellie: One night stand with ex's relative could lead to awkward meeting

Ask Ellie: One night stand with ex's relative could lead to awkward meeting

Do I pretend I don’t recognize him, or just not attend the gathering
Ask Ellie: Keep it casual when discussing holiday plans with new love interest

Ask Ellie: Keep it casual when discussing holiday plans with new love interest

Ask him what his plans are — that’s an innocent enough question that everyone asks
Ask Ellie: Don't bring cranky husband Christmas shopping

Ask Ellie: Don't bring cranky husband Christmas shopping

For those who enjoy gift-buying amid bustling crowds, choose a like-minded shopping buddy for your outing
Ask Ellie: Age difference more apparent 40 years into marriage

Ask Ellie: Age difference more apparent 40 years into marriage

Acknowledge that you have both changed, which has changed your partnership, but not your love for each other
Photos: Richest models in the world

Photos: Richest models in the world

Fashion is known as a cutthroat industry rife with incidents of emotional and physical abuse, to say nothing of financial exploitation