Money Diary: A Risk Consultant On £55,000

Day Five 

7:15 a.m. — I get up early and get ready to go to my mum’s house for a very wholesome day making apple juice.

8:15 a.m. — Arrive at the train station. I’m still clinging onto my 26 to 30 railcard so the return ticket is a (relative) bargain at £9.55. read more

What If My Love Language Is All Of Them?

I can see the pragmatism and beauty in the theory. “The five love languages are an easily understood tool for improving relationships,” says licensed psychotherapist Jack Worthy, also an associate faculty member at Gestalt Associates for Psychotherapy. “Chapman made the observation that we misunderstand one another’s expressions of love, as we’re often speaking different love languages,” he says. “So it’s important to know how your partner [or friend, or family member] wants to be loved, and give [them] love in [their] language, not in yours (as tends to be our habit).” read more

If You Are Going to Wear Heels This Winter, This Is How to Do It

During the freezing temperatures of winter, there are few things that matter more than comfort. Staying warm and cozy is priority number one, so footwear is typically just a means to an end of this quest. Sneakers and thick boots are on heavy rotation (and for a good reason!), but there are those rare occasions when you feel like your outfit needs a bit more polish, and suddenly, heels are back in the mix.  read more