Family - Mamamia

We all have 6 different types of friends in our lives. Which one are you?

'There are 6 different conversation styles. If you’re a "builder", stay away from me.'

Are you the 'monologuer' of your friend group? If you're not sure, you probably are.

'The issue with being the "fun" friend that no one wants to acknowledge.'

The 'grey rock' method everyone is talking about.

'I've always struggled maintaining friendships with men. Now I finally know why.'

Rhaina was happily married when she met her 'soulmate' at a party.

'In the midst of trying for a baby, I'm furious with my girlfriends.'

"Her name was Sarah: My great-grandmother was beaten to death by a white man."

'For 30 years, I was made to feel worthless by family. So I ghosted them.'

'When I got married, I took my husband's name. Two years later, I'm changing it.'

Petra Wintzloff

'My addict brother threatened to kidnap my child. I'm scared of him, and I'm scared for him.'

The 3 most important things to teach your quarantine puppy, according to a dog trainer.

It's been 3 years since Charlie Gard died. This is what his parents' lives look like now.

"Every year, I feel grief and gratitude." My mum neglected me, but she also loved me.

'When I was 2, my beautiful mother took her life. This is how I honour her.'

'My husband was about to move in with the woman he left me for. Then the pandemic hit.'

'10 years ago, my mum rejected me. When we went into lockdown, she picked up the phone.'

Jessica Lovejoy

'Working from home would've been a death sentence for my mum. I'm not exaggerating.'

'We had to say goodbye to him on Facetime.' Sandra lost her father-in-law to COVID-19.

'My grief is on hold.' The unique pain of losing someone you love while in self-isolation.

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'I was blindsided by the level of grief.' What no one tells you about losing your grandparent.

'I got ghosted on Sunday. By Monday, the strange messages started.'

'I forgave my husband for this affair. Then a woman approached me while I was out shopping.'

Eve Wiley was conceived via sperm donation. When she found who the donor was, it devastated her.

'At 57 I thought I met the love of my life. Ten months later, he abruptly left because of a "game".'

HOROSCOPES: Keep calm and stand firm this week, Leo.

'Months after giving birth, my MIL body shamed me. But my husband's reaction was the final straw.'

'Why I refused to let my partner surprise me with an engagement ring.'

Makayla Donovan

'6 weeks after a cancer diagnosis, my mum died. Then my dad disappeared.'

'My husband cheated on me. He said he did because he was jealous of how much I loved our son.'

Juliane Koepcke fell from a plane into the Amazon Jungle. For 10 days she survived on lollies and instinct.

"It was with my friend's boyfriend..." 17 women on how they lost their virginity.

For 13 years Maggie was abused by her father. Her mind created multiple personalities to cope.

'I had an affair with a married man. When his wife found out, I wrote her this letter.'

Simone's partner wouldn't take 'no' for an answer. It ended with Simone almost losing her life.

DIVORCE DIARIES: 'I'm scared to divorce my narcissist husband.'

Dr Gabrielle Morrissey

'I went to a sports dating event and immediately found out why they're better than dating apps.'

'I was close friends with my ex. Until his new partner gave him some "rules".'

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