Innholdsfortegnelse for 30-Sep-2019 i Woman

I was so pleased to read, on p44, that half of married women prefer to spend time with friends over their partners – it’s not just me then! Don’t get me wrong, I love my husband dearly, but squealing with laughter, dancing on tables and going to the toilet in a pack is my idea of a good night out – not his! Talking of special relationships, turn to p34 where Helen Williams’ daughter gave her the push she needed to fully enjoy her retirement with confidence and energy. Enjoy!…

Davina McCall, 51 Presenter Davina was only 44 when she started experiencing menopausal symptoms, and confesses, ‘I felt embarrassed… I felt unfeminine and old.’ However, the mum-of-three came to terms with it. She explains, ‘Once you’ve got your head around [it], the next phase of your life is really exciting. You start thinking, “OK, now is my time. I’ve raised a family and now I can start thinking about where I want to be in the next period of my life”.’ Louise Minchin, 51 BBC Breakfast presenter Louise spent months constantly asking for the air conditioning to be turned up, but was too embarrassed to tell anyone that the reason she was feeling the heat was the menopause. ‘Although adrenaline cleared my brain fog when I was presenting, suddenly getting…

AMANDA HOLDEN Back to Blighty after her holiday and Amanda, 48, looks radiant, squeezing every last bit of sunshine out of her summer wardrobe – even if it’s a bit nippy! SUSANNA REID Not many people can pull off a bright green outfit – unless you’re Kermit the frog – but Susanna, 48, looks riveting in this colourful number. SHIRLEY BALLAS Shirley, 58, looks sensational in this hot-pink belted dress and she showed off her new hairstyle as she swung by the This Morning studios. MEL B Mel, 44, might have been Brutally Honest with fans during her book tour, but whoever gave her the green light to wear this dress should have told her to Stop right now! ASHLEY ROBERTS The kids are all back at school now but…

Sitting in a stark waiting room at the local register office, I was beginning to become hysterical. I was there to record the death of my beloved partner, Paolo, the father of our young son. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do in my life – and nobody was listening to me. Instead, they were telling me they didn’t know who I was or why I was there – even though my sister had rung ahead to make the appointment – and, worse, that I wasn’t allowed to be the one to register Paolo’s death because they didn’t recognise our relationship. When my fiancé, Paolo, died suddenly in July 2017, at the age of 39, I was bereft. We had lived together for eight years, had a…

When you look at the photo of me holding my daughter Aaron for the first time, at first glance, you see a happy new mum in the blissful bubble of early motherhood. But what you can’t see in the picture are the dozens of machines in the background helping to keep me alive. Just a few days after giving birth, I still had the biggest challenge of my life ahead of me. When my partner Kes and I found out we were expecting our second baby in April 2000, we were ecstatic. We already had a daughter, Jordan, two, and we couldn’t wait to complete our family. But a few weeks into the pregnancy, the nausea was horrendous, and my stomach was rock solid. I put it down to morning…

Be more sociable Nearly half of Brits only socialise with family and friends once a month or less, according to the Sainsbury’s Living Well Index. This brought the average wellbeing score down to 60.4%, as experts believe the lack of interaction damages mental health. Love your gut … with new Genius Gluten-Free Fibre Fest Gut Lovin’ Cob and Deli Rolls (from £1.75, Tesco). They contain twice the fibre of regular wheat rolls to keep your digestive system in tip-top health, plus they taste great! Get a natural boost ... with Bach Original Flower Remedies Olive (£7.79 for 20ml, Holland & Barrett). If you find yourself struggling physically or mentally and feel too exhausted to get on with your day-to-day life, try two drops of this natural remedy in a drink…

You’ve met a man who’s keen to take you to bed. It’s very tempting – but you’re already in a relationship. These three questions help you understand what’s happening and how to find alternatives. Is something lacking? Being tempted to stray outside your relationship could be a sign that you’re unfulfilled. So work at your love – even a few simple changes can make a difference and turn things around for both of you. Is there a crisis? Illness, money worries, bereavement, job loss… All these external stresses can mean you long for extra support, even if your relationship’s fine. Seek advice and comfort from friends, family and professionals. Is it over? Sometimes, feeling ready to play away signals that you’re actually ready to end your relationship. Get support to…

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THEN  Sue’s first big TV role was in Coronation Street, playing Kevin Webster’s sister Debbie, who moved into No.11 with her family in 1984. After leaving the soap six months later, Sue starred in kids’ drama Jonny Briggs (1985-87), and as paramedic Liz Harker in Casualty (1994-97). As well as other roles in The Bill, Doctors and Shameless, she’s also appeared in Victoria Wood’s sitcom Dinnerladies. NOW  Over three decades after leaving Corrie, Sue reprises her role as Debbie, who turns up to tell Kevin she’s been left £200,000 in their aunt’s will and wants him to have it. At first, Kevin refuses, but eventually decides to share it with his kids. And with daughter Sophie fed up with life in Weatherfield, a cash injection could just be what she…

LADY BOSS: THE JACKIE COLLINS STORY BBC2 This documentary reveals how Jackie Collins’ life was often as turbulent and complex as the plots in her racy novels. The author wrote 32 best sellers before her death in September 2015. LOL: LAST ONE LAUGHING Amazon Prime Video Rebel Wilson hosts this Australian series, featuring 10 comedy actors and stand-up comics trying to make each other laugh first. The last one standing will win the $100,000 prize.…

Have Lisa’s dreams BEEN SHATTERED? Lisa Riley has revealed that her plans to start a family are ‘just not meant to be’, as she opens up on her struggle to conceive. The Emmerdale star’s IVF dreams were dashed last year when she and fiancé Al were told the treatment was ‘unlikely to work’ given the condition of her eggs. Lisa, 43, adores her brother’s kids, describing them as her ‘world’. ‘Theirs is the family I wanted but I can’t have –it’s just not meant to be,’ she confessed. But, despite being told their chances of conceiving through IVF are slim, Lisa hasn’t given up hope. The actress, who’s just returned to Emmerdale to resume her role as Mandy Dingle, admitted, ‘I’ve heard about people who tried IVF and it didn’t…

1 Nails She has worn the same shade of nail varnish since 1989, and her colour of choice is surprisingly cheap too! Apparently the Queen, who considers bright nail varnish to be vulgar, will only wear Essie’s pale pink polish Ballet Slippers, which costs a mere £7.99. Essie explained that, back in 1989, Queen Elizabeth’s hairdresser wrote a letter to the owner Essie Weingarten requesting a bottle be sent to Buckingham Palace, and the lady herself has never looked back since. 2 Dogs She’s famous for her love of corgis, however the Queen’s last remaining one, called Willow, sadly passed away last year. However, she does have two dorgis left, called Vulcan and Candy. The dorgis are a breed she created herself when one of her corgis mated with Princess…

Psychologist Hayley Quinn is match.com’s dating expert. She says: It’s easy to dwell on the past – but, rather than focussing on things that can’t be changed, I’d suggest looking with a fresh perspective. It takes time to process and understand situations and emotions you have felt. Everything is always clearer with hindsight, so remind yourself that the person you were back then couldn’t have reacted or behaved any differently. The good news is, if you’ve recognised the need to change how you feel or react to a situation, you can learn to deal with things differently. This should mean that the people you attract and connect with will be better suited to who you are today. So, rather than seeing mistakes as costing you relationships, focus on what good…

1 Ace your base When it comes to choosing a base that’s going to look just like your skin (but better) there are two key things to steer clear of – full coverage and a matte finish. A heavy foundation will nestle its way into fine lines, amplifying them, while a powdery, matte finish will mask your skin’s natural radiance. For that much lusted after ‘no make-up’ look, you can’t beat Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Hydrating Foundation Stick SPF25, £29, Debenhams, which melts into the skin instead of sitting on top of it. 2 Soften brows Good brows can transform the face. While not all of us are lucky enough to have ones that need little upkeep, less is more when it comes to whipping them into shape. Instead of…

SWEET SPOT Spoons at the ready for two new additions to Gu’s Heavenly Hot Puds range, Belgian Chocolate Brownie and Sticky Toffee Pudding. They’re quick and easy to warm through in their own reusable and recyclable glass ramekins and make a delicious treat to cheer you up on a chilly night, £3.30, 2-pack, Morrisons. ONE POT COOKING PUKKA NIGHT TIME LATTE IS LIKE A RELAXING HUG IN A MUG AT THE END OF A BUSY DAY. £4.99, 15 SERVINGS, TESCO, SAINSBURY’S. Buying a cast iron casserole dish can be an eye-watering investment, but not with this beauty from Argos Home. It holds 3.3 litres, can be used on the hob or in the oven and the classic design that will never go out of date, £35. THE PERFECT FAKEAWAY Gousto,…

MY HUSBAND FEELS REJECTED BY HIS PARENTS Q My husband left home when he was 18 to go to university and says it wasn’t soon enough. Throughout our marriage he’s had a really poor relationship with his parents but has recently got back in touch because his dad has cancer. I can see how he feels – his parents are cold, remote, unloving people. When we go for Sunday lunch, his mum feeds her dogs from an ordinary plate. I mentioned it to him and he says it was one of the things that made him leave – it makes him sick and they never listened to him when he objected. She still does it and while my husband will visit, he won’t eat with them. What can I do?…

Reclaim the tax on PPI You might be entitled to more You thought PPI was all over. It is now! On 29 August the guillotine on PPI reclaiming fell – cutting off your ability to claim for mis-sold PPI. It’s likely in total over £40billion will be paid out. Yet many people have wrongly had tax taken off their payouts, and can now claim it back. So if you’re one of the millions who received a payout in the last four years, or you’re a last minute Lilly or Larry who snuck in a claim before the deadline (over 500,000 did, in just the last two days, via my website alone), this is a must read. 1 TAX IS TAKEN OFF BEFORE YOU GET YOUR PPI MONEY The money you…

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JAPAN WITH SUE PERKINS BBC iPlayer Sue Perkins returns with another travelogue, this time focusing on Japan. In the two-part documentary, Sue explores Tokyo, meets robots and geishas, and attends a sumo bout. INSIDE CADBURY All 4 The makers of the UK’s favourite chocolate are facing new rules that mean they must cut the sugar in their recipe. This film visits the company’s factory to check out the chocolate pros at work. INSIDE THE VATICAN BBC iPlayer This two-parter follows some of the hundreds of people who work in the Vatican, from the gardeners to the team who manage Pope Francis’ social media.…

Have you been watching the heartbreaking story of Sinead and Daniel on Corrie? I sobbed my eyes out when Sinead was told the cervical cancer she thought had been treated was terminal. The 25-year-old newlywed clutched her baby son’s knitted bear and Daniel grasped for answers from the doctor, as the reality hit them that she’d never see her child grow up. The whole scene was so powerful, it reached beyond primetime TV. It suddenly made me think, when was the last time I told my family I loved them? When was the last time I had a smear test? There’s no stronger way to educate the public than by seeing characters we know and love confront serious issues. Good storytelling can shake up complacent politicians, too – I suspect…

Prince Harry’s life as a new dad couldn’t be further from his former bachelor days. Once nicknamed the Party Prince, he’s now more settled than ever in Frogmore Cottage with Meghan. But while it seems the dad-of-one is focusing on his relationships with Meghan and Archie, it looks like the same can’t be said for his relationships with friends and family. Recent reports say the royal has distanced himself from his inner circle lately. ‘HE’S IN A WHIRLWIND ROMANCE’ Harry, 35, who’s rumoured to be at loggerheads with brother William, has thrown himself into public duties, but is he losing his old life in the process? Family time After years of building a reputation as the naughty royal, Harry now devotes his life to his family. While this might be…

1 Working too much at the expense of your relationship. 2 That you didn’t prioritise your partner. 3 You didn’t communicate your problems enough. 4 Rushing into a relationship too fast. 5 Not travelling enough. 6 Not eating a healthy-enough diet. 7 Holding onto grudges. AMANDA HOLDEN The Britain’s Got Talent judge says she doesn’t have any regrets. ‘You might regret upsetting people,’ she explains. ‘But you can’t regret decisions because that’s who you were then and you have to evolve.’ JENNIFER ANISTON Everyone was sad when Jen and Brad broke up, but Jen isn’t dwelling on the past. She says, ‘I don’t feel regretful, I don’t feel disappointed, I don’t feel let down.’ GWYNETH PALTROW The actress coined the phrase ‘conscious uncoupling’ when she and Chris Martin split in…

Running my finger over the delicate glass bottles of perfume lined up neatly side by side, I feel myself brimming with pride. I have invented every one of these smells; balanced the notes to create unique scents. My perfumes are made with memories in mind, and hearing how much my fragrances mean to other people is the biggest highlight of my career. ‘I HAVE MY OWN WORKSHOP’ I haven’t always been a perfume maker. I spent years working as Head Writer for the cosmetics brand Lush. Every day, I spent hours writing about essential oils and the power of scents. I became fascinated with the way in which certain smells can trigger memories, and, in 2009, I went freelance and wrote a novel about a perfume maker who creates smells…

Fig and honey loaf As good for breakfast as it is for afternoon tea. SERVES 10 PREP 15 MINS PLUS COOLING COOK 50-60 MINS * 125g unsalted butter, softened * 100g light muscovado sugar * 2 eggs, lightly beaten * 1tsp vanilla extract * 2tbsp runny honey, plus 2tbsp to glaze * 125g plain flour * 75g blanched hazelnuts, ground in a food processor * 1½tsp baking powder * 3tbsp milk * 125g figs (or pears), halved or quartered and sliced 1 Heat the oven to 160C/Gas 3. Grease a 1kg loaf tin and line the base and sides with double thickness baking paper. Beat the butter and sugar together until soft and creamy. Gradually beat in the eggs, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and honey.…

I’m unsure of exactly what my scan means Q I am due to have a cardiac MRI scan. Is this different to an MRI scan and what does it involve? Philippa says A An MRI scan uses large magnets to obtain images of your body – in this case, your heart and the blood vessels around it. You can’t have an MRI if you have any metal in your body – for example, a pacemaker or a cochlear implant. In a cardiac MRI, you’ll have an ECG (a test using sensors to check your heart’s rhythm and electrical activity) at the same time to monitor your heart. Occasionally, you may also be injected with a medication to make your heart beat faster in order to see how well your heart…

Keeping my numbers a secret Q My fiancé is a really good man – kind, understanding and decent. So when I first met him, I edited my sexual history a little so he wouldn’t know how many partners I’ve had over the years. Now I feel guilty for having lied to him about it, but daren’t come clean as I really don’t want to lose him. What would you do in my situation – would you tell him? Susan says A In your place, I’d tell the truth. If your fiancé is really kind, he won’t judge you. He will understand that the number of partners you’ve had is irrelevant to what a wonderful person you are. He’ll understand that you regret having lied to him. If he does reject…

60 SECOND INTERVIEW BAGA CHIPZ Hit US show RuPaul’s Drag Race arrives on BBC3 Online this week with 10 drag queens competing for the title of the UK’s first Drag Race Superstar. Here, we chat to one of the contenders, Baga Chipz Tell us a bit about you. I’m 29 and I’m from London. I’m a tart with a heart; just like chips, I go with anything! I’m not one of those gorgeous Kate Moss lookalikes, either. I’m as common as muck! How did you get into drag? About 10 years ago, my mate dragged me up as Amy Winehouse and we went out to a karaoke bar, where I stood up and sang Amy’s Back to Black. The owner there gave me a gig and the rest is history.…

WORLD ON FIRE BBC1 Set during World War Two, this seven-part drama tells the intertwining stories of ordinary folk from Britain, Poland, France, Germany and America. The A-list cast includes stars Helen Hunt and Sean Bean. CATHERINE THE GREAT Sky Atlantic Helen Mirren takes the lead in this historical drama that follows the latter years of the Empress as she turns Russia into one of the great powers of Europe. Gina McKee co-stars. THE APPRENTICE BBC1 The black cars are ready and waiting as a new set of entrepreneurs vie to go into business with Lord Sugar. Don’t miss comedian Tom Allen as the new host of BBC2’s follow-up show The Apprentice: You’re Fired.…