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Silver splitters: The real reasons couples are choosing 'grey divorce' after 50
Why are long-term marriages breaking up after years together? An expert explores what's fuelling 'grey divorce' beyond the empty nest
Jane Fallon exclusive: 'I was too anxious to be a mother'
Bestselling author Jane Fallon explains why she happily chose not to have children with partner of 40 years Ricky Gervais
Why are midlife women so obsessed with the 2016 throwback trend on social media?
The social media trend for nostalgically sharing 2016 throwback images has Instagram and TikTok in a chokehold — so writer Ellie Fennell investigates why women in midlife are particularly obsessed
Like Victoria Beckham, I'm an embarrassing Gen X mum to Gen Z kids
Writer and singer Ariane Sherine knows her Gen Z daughter finds her mortifying, but can’t imagine ever being estranged like Victoria and Brooklyn Beckham
The Brooklyn Beckham drama has made me ponder how I parent my own three sons
As a midlife mum to three grownup sons, Suzanne Baum has been gripped by the Beckham family dramas — and is grateful that her boys have grown up out of the spotlight
Ted Lasso star Ellie Taylor: Marriage is hard - we’re like coworkers
Comedian and Ted Lasso star Ellie Taylor talks to Second Act’s Ateh Jewel about marriage, self-sabotage and what it’s like being a new mum when your friends are in the grip of perimenopause
We asked: Princess Kate’s in her second act, but when did yours begin? And the results were surprising…
After welcoming Princess Kate to her second act, we wondered when that midlife feeling kicked in for you
I hate new year, new you pressure. Do I really have to make resolutions?
HELLO!'s agony aunt Mariella Frostrup on how to deal with the “new year, new you” onslaught — and her approach to making resolutions
Why divorce CAN be contagious in midlife, according to our expert
You’re not imagining it — divorce can create a ripple effect until it feels like everyone you know is breaking up. Author and expert Sara Davison explains why
3 keys to a 'healthy' divorce - and how many years it takes to heal, according to a psychologist
Divorce leaves wounds, but it can be managed. Psychologist Barbara Chacon reveals the timeline for healing and how to turn separation into growth
I asked ChatGPT my biggest divorce questions – and it was alarmingly wise
From heartbreak to healing, what AI got right for Rosie Green about love, loss and moving on — no matter what her Gen Z daughter saysMy daughter's boyfriend is rude and laddish – what can I do?
HELLO!'s agony aunt Mariella Frostrup shares her advice to one weary reader who dislikes her daughter's boyfriend
This celebrity psychic has great advice for conquering 2026
Laura Day is a best-selling author and friend to stars like Demi Moore and Nicole Kidman — and she’s sharing her insights on the Second Act podcast
Why I’m choosing to spend Christmas Day alone
With fancy pasta, beloved pets and zero obligations, writer Emma Cox can’t wait for Christmas Day home alone
4 couples' therapist-approved tips for a harmonious Christmas – even if you hate your partner's traditions
Alongside magic and wonder, Christmas can bring judgmental relatives, present disappointment and tradition tussles. Here, journalist Rosie Green shares her guide to keeping the peace.
My son died 25 years ago - here's how I found a way to enjoy Christmas again
A grief counsellor shares her advice on how to cope with your first festive season after loss in midlife4 ground rules for surviving your first Christmas party after divorce
HELLO!'s agony aunt Mariella Frostrup answers a reader's dilemma about navigating party season soloSponsored by L'Oréal Paris Age Perfect
Dame Denise Lewis on the 'game over' moment that ended her marriage
Legendary Olympian Dame Denise Lewis shares the communication issues that led to her marriage breakdown
I finally got the Christmas I wanted at 46 – I just had to quit people pleasing
In midlife, Danielle Lawler had never stopped to ask herself what she wanted to do at Christmas
6 divorce coach-approved tips for a happy first post-split Christmas
Divorce coach Arabella Paul shares her advice for a happy and harmonious co-parenting Christmas
Sex in my 70s helped restore my confidence after cancer
Model Marie Helvin reveals how a sexual liaison helped her love her body againMariella Frostrup guide to surviving your in-laws this Christmas
Christmas doesn't feel so festive with you don't see eye-to-eye with your in-laws. Here, HELLO!'s agony aunt Mariella Frostrup shares her advice for keeping calm this Christmas
The unrealistic demand that can break a blended family, according to a separation expert
A relationship expert shares her essential advice on how to make blended families work - and common pitfalls causing them to fail
6 psychotherapist-approved tricks to avert a midlife Christmas crisis
Are you feeling the festive squeeze? Psychotherapist Anna Mathur shares her advice for having the Christmas you deserve in midlife
I'm 73 and men my age won't date me – but my sex life is thriving
Model Marie Helvin opens up on HELLO!'s Second Act podcast about feeling "too old" for men her own age
I'm having the best sex of my life at 67 – here's why
Author Kathy Lette appears on HELLO!'s Second Act podcast, telling host Ateh Jewel how a 'devastating' midlife divorce changed her life
The hard truth about 'breaking up' with childhood friends
Why do you feel disconnected from your childhood friends, and is it normal? A psychologist explains how to manage the change - and the guilt
How to reconnect with your partner after kids leave home
The empty nest years can feel daunting but with a few small tweaks to your usual routine, you'll be back getting to know your partner again as if you were meeting for the first time
6 life lessons I learnt from my teenage daughter
HELLO!'s Second Act Editor-at-Large, Rosie Green, is mum to an 18-year-old daughter, and as a result, is all too aware of the divide between her generation and Gen Z. Here she dives into the friction points – how many can you relate to?
5 instant signs of people you should never trust - and how to recognise a 'good person'
Learn the subtle clues you can spot in the first five minutes of conversation to identify inauthentic people and protect your peace, according to a psychologist
Can you find that lovestruck feeling again later in life? Relationship experts explain
Wondering how to find love again later in life? A relationship therapist reveals how to get that first love feeling again
How Line of Duty's Sherise Blackman 'healed' herself through motherhood after growing up homeless
Sherise Blackman, best known for starring in BBC's hit police drama Line of Duty, opened up about motherhood on HELLO!'s Second Act podcast with Ateh Jewel
Sexy and older aren't mutually exclusive – here's proof
At 51, Rosie Green isn't ready to retire from feeling sexy, here she shuns the societal stigma for older women
I feel guilty when my kids see my anger post-divorce
S Club 7's Rachel Stevens opened up about her difficulty navigating her relationship with her children post-divorce on HELLO!'s Second Act podcast with Ateh Jewel
Feeling liberated and carefree at 50 means I'm having better sex than ever
An eye-opening new study reports that 52% of people say they're having better sex than ever post-50, dispelling the age old myth that sex dwindles in midlife. We spoke to women whose sex lives are thriving in their second act
Snoring is a 'silent relationship killer' - here's why short-term fixes won't work
New research has shown that snoring can hugely impact relationships. HELLO! spoke to experts about what you can do if you or a partner struggles with snoring...My partner and I are growing apart – is it menopause or are we no longer compatible?
Menopause campaigner and HELLO! agony aunt Mariella Frostrup answers the age-old question – can your relationship last during menopause?
Rachel Stevens: ''I'm still grieving the end of my marriage'
Former S Club 7 star Rachel Stevens appears on HELLO!'s Second Act podcast, sharing how she's feeling as she approaches 50 – and how she's navigated her ex's new marriage
My husband said he 'wasn't fussed' about holidays – we're divorced now
A new study reported that a lack of interest in travel is the biggest dealbreaker in midlife dating. Rosie Green explores how a different approach to holidays impacts our relationships
Esther Freud, 62, on finding love again 'unseemly soon' after divorce from David Morrissey
Esther Freud opened up about her divorce from David Morrissey, their blended family, and finding love again on HELLO!'s Second Act podcast
I was 'screaming out' with unhappiness in my 27-year marriage to David Morrissey, says Esther Freud
Author Esther Freud opens up about her split from actor David Morrissey on HELLO!'s Second Act podcast, explaining the part menopause had to play in their separation