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Jul 31, 2022 • 11 tweets • 3 min read
How to do a better Sunday reset and start your week off right ☀️ metro.co.uk/2022/07/31/how…
Sundays are known as a day of rest.
However, if you were out on the town the night before, it can be a day of horror.
When hungover on the final day before the work week, it’s hard to get a grip on things. All you want to do is stay in bed and eat takeaway...
Jul 29, 2022 • 12 tweets • 3 min read
Could 'quiet quitting' your job be the answer to burnout? Here's what you need to know... 💻 metro.co.uk/2022/07/29/cou…
‘You’re not outright quitting your job, but you’re quitting the idea of going above and beyond.
'You’re still performing your duties, but you’re no longer subscribing to the hustle culture mentality that work has to be your life.'
This is quiet quitting.
Jul 28, 2022 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
Yes we know you've seen it - the #PrinceOfPegging is trending - but what is it actually like to dip your toe into the world of pegging and femdom? 🍆
We spoke to six men about their first forays in pegging 👀
Let's see what they had to say 👇
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First off, before we get into this, there are a lot of misconceptions around pegging – with men who have always wanted to try it being too scared to do so because they are worried their sexuality will be questioned.
Jul 28, 2022 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
‘Years later, I’m still haunted after walking in on my parents having kinky sex’ 👀metro.co.uk/2022/07/28/im-…
It's time once again for The Sex Column, our weekly series where experts answer your dilemmas in the world of sex, dating, and relationships.
This week, we're helping out a man who had a seriously uncomfortable interaction with his parents.
Jul 24, 2022 • 11 tweets • 3 min read
'Ultimately, they saved my life': People reveal the true impact of taking antidepressants 💊metro.co.uk/2022/07/24/ant…
As the number of people using antidepressants in the UK soars, there is more scrutiny around their usage than ever.
After a study suggested that depression isn’t caused by a ‘chemical imbalance,’ the effectivity of antidepressants have been called into question once again.
Jul 24, 2022 • 11 tweets • 3 min read
The Big Happiness Interview: Money mindset coach Denise Duffield-Thomas (@DeniseDT) on how we hold ourselves back from making money 💰 metro.co.uk/2022/07/24/the…
In this week's edition of The Big Happiness Interview, we chat with Denise Duffield-Thomas, a money mindset coach.
'Money itself doesn’t create a perfect, happy life,' she says. 'But we know that it helps. Money can help you solve problems.'
Jul 24, 2022 • 11 tweets • 3 min read
How to regulate your nervous system to combat anxiety and stress ✌️ metro.co.uk/2022/07/24/how…
From first dates to job interviews, everyone experiences a little stress and anxiety.
But if your anxiety has become overwhelming, this can be a sign that your nervous system has become dysregulated.
Jul 22, 2022 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
Can the order siblings are born really affect their personality? metro.co.uk/2022/07/22/can…
A bossy older sibling, a dramatic middle child, and an immature younger one tend to be the common sibling stereotypes we’re all familiar with.
But where do these come from?
And, more importantly, is there any truth in them?
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Jun 18, 2022 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
Take a look inside a 454 sq ft studio flat in London on sale for £1million 💰 metro.co.uk/2022/06/18/454…
Fancy living in one of London's poshest areas?
It'll cost you quite a bit...
Jun 18, 2022 • 11 tweets • 3 min read
There are 38 types of secrets people keep - you probably have at least one 👀 metro.co.uk/2022/06/17/the…
You probably like to think of yourself as a fairly honest person.
But wait just a minute.
According to Michael Slepian, associate professor of leadership and ethics at Columbia University, it’s pretty likely you’re keeping *at least* one secret from the people around you.👀👀👀
Jun 16, 2022 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
Studio flat with a bed wedged into the kitchen goes on sale for £80,000 💸💸💸 metro.co.uk/2022/06/16/stu…
Behold, your very own property for just £80k (through an auction, mind you, so the price tag could go up).
It's a studio flat, with some, um, *interesting* design choices.
Jun 16, 2022 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
Woman ditches partner for colleague who's 31 years older than her 👀 metro.co.uk/2022/06/16/wom…
When Claire Paradis, 21, and Scott Medley, 52, met, they were both in their own relationships.
But an immediate attraction to each other led them to split from their partners and commit to one another.
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Jun 16, 2022 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
‘My boyfriend still lives with his ex – do I have a right to be jealous?’ 💕 metro.co.uk/2022/06/16/my-…
It's time for this week's advice column, and this question is a tricky one.
'I’ve met someone I’d like to commit to, but he’s going through a breakup and is still living with his ex, which I’m finding confusing,' writes the dater. 👀