Innholdsfortegnelse for 04-Nov-2019 i Woman

Harry and William ON ‘DIFFERENT PATHS’ Speculation has been rife that the brothers were feuding, and now Prince Harry has confirmed in a candid new interview that he and Prince William are on ‘different paths’. Harry, 35, said, ‘Part of this role, part of…this family, being under the pressure which it’s under, inevitably stuff happens. But we are brothers. We will always be brothers.’ The two princes and their wives, Meghan and Kate, were once dubbed the ‘fab four’ as they joined forces to work on the Royal Foundation. But, with rumours of disputes between them, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved out of Kensington Palace in order to gain more independence, and have established their own foundation. Although Kensington Palace denied the separation was due to any rifts…

him get away with it, pointing out that he championed her sexy image when it suited him. ‘You built me up to be this sexy person,’ she told him. And, of course, she wore it anyway. We all want our partners to appreciate the way we look, but what happens if they don’t, or if they even disapprove? Do they really have a right to say what they think about how we dress? Woman investigates… Kanye West is known for being dramatic, but when he told his wife she was dressing ‘too sexy’, and it was ‘affecting his soul’, even Kim Kardashian was taken aback. The fashion icon was just 24 hours from unveiling her Met Gala outfit – a crystal-adorned corseted dress designed to make her appear dripping wet.…

Dr Elena Touroni, onsultant ychologist and o-founder of The Chelsea Psychology Clinic, says: s ‘In all r tionships, we influence each other, whether it be what we think, like or do – and to start with, it’s a natural, healthy process. But when someone – in this case a man towards his wife – expresses strong views about the way his partner dresses, and hopes she will comply, it can cross the line and become unhealthy, especially when it’s more about the purpose she serves him, rather than her own needs and wishes. Someone’s desire to control their la partner’s appearance may be about how others view them. They want their partner to look perfect, like a trophy, and see them as a reflection of themselves, or would prefer them…

Dress your suit down with a simple t-shirt and smart leather trainers. The trend for masculine styles means you can go slightly oversized, but make sure it fits across the shoulders - otherwise the jacket will drown you.…

Batiste Dry Shampoo & Volume, £3.99 As well as working to prolong your style and deal with greasy roots, dry shampoo is often used to lift and add body to the hair (stylists often call it ‘the backcomb in a bottle’.) This version from Batiste is infused with plumping collagen, which is like an espresso shot for tired tresses! John Frieda Luxurious Volume Forever Full Hairspray, £5.99 Before you have visions of 80s bouffant hair, lacquered to within an inch of its life, relax. This adds volume in the same way, but the mist is ultra-fine, allowing for a bit of movement to keep the hair looking natural. IGK HAIR Beach Club Volumizing Texture Spray, £10 You know when you’ve been in the sea and your hair dries all lovely…

The final straw, the thing that had brought everything to a head, was choosing a loaf of bread. My husband, Neil, had asked me which loaf I’d prefer and I’d broken down in the middle of the supermarket. It wasn’t the first time something like this had happened and later that day, at a GP appointment Neil had booked for me, years of anguish came pouring out. I explained how I felt lost and so very low, and how my weight seemed to control every aspect of my life. ‘I’m overweight and it seems too big a problem to fix,’ I explained. He replied, gently, ‘I believe you’re clinically depressed.’ ‘I FELT LOST AND SO VERY LOW’ I’d never thought my weight struggles and my increasingly low mood might be…

‘OUR LIVES HAD CHANGED IN JUST A FEW SHORT HOURS’ Kelly Magee lives in Wirral with husband Mike and their children, Elizabeth, 16, William, 10, and Charles, three After having Elizabeth, in September 2003, I thought I knew what to expect when my son, William, was born in August 2009. By 10 months, Elizabeth had been toddling around the house, but William seemed totally different, barely able to roll over. ‘AGAINST ADVICE, I GOOGLED IT’ At first, I told myself that boys were lazier than girls. But by 18 months, he still wasn’t walking, so I decided to see my GP, just to put my mind at ease. We were referred to a paediatrician, but by the time the appointment came around, William had started to take a few tentative…

Paint it blue If you’re planning to decorate your bedroom, consider pastel green or blue for a better night’s rest. According to bed manufacturer Sealy UK, these colours help to lower blood pressure and create a feeling of tranquillity, thanks to their associations with nature. Switch up your sauce Love tomato ketchup? Many varieties are rammed with sugar, so you could unknowingly be adding excess sweet stuff to your diet. Try swapping to Real Good Ketchup (£2.20, Co-op), which has 75% less sugar and 78% less salt than the market leader. Wipe away germs A staggering 31% of us never clean our keyboards, according to research*. It also found that 28% never clean the desk phone, despite it harbouring 760% more bacteria than the keyboard and being the dirtiest item…

It’s fake news Many headlines – and friends – twist reality to impress. So take media reports with a pinch of salt. Treat a friend’s exaggeration with sympathy – they may be feeling insecure. It’s a lack of trying Even in the best relationship, sex needs effort. If you’re envious of what others are doing, you could be more proactive and introduce new moves or try new toys. It’s time to get help If there’s a specific problem – such as pain or boredom – that you’re avoiding, envy may be flagging that up. See your GP or go for psychosexual counselling.…

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Celebrity X Factor is a very odd show. You have to work out who the ‘celebrities’ are because few of them are recognisable. With his new-look face, the same could be said of judge Simon Cowell, who is no stranger to a bit of self-improvement. However, there have been moments of pure magic. The best being Martin Bashir’s explanation of why a serious news journalist was belting out Nat King Cole’s song L-O-V-E on an entertainment show. Bashir has impressive credentials. He conducted the legendary Princess Diana interview in which she said, ‘Well, there were three of us in this marriage.’ He presented a revelatory behind-the-scenes look at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch, which threw doubt on the singer’s relationship with children. But there in Cowell’s LA back garden Martin said,…

Wonder WAG Vinnie Jones breaking down in tears about losing his wife Tanya to cancer should shame Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy. How important is a spat about Instagram in the light of this 53-year-old dying so young? Tanya had no ad contracts or social media profile, what she did have was dignity. Best trainer forward! When Eliud Kipchoge became the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon, some put it down to his game-changing running shoes. The Nike Vaporfly apparently, propels runners forward, increasing their speed. Brilliant. But you just know that they’ll end up on the feet of Brits lying on their sofas wearing trackie bottoms and watching The Chase!…

Ask Coleen McLoughlin’s old school friends from Liverpool for a single word to sum up her character, and they will all give the same answer. Loyal. No matter how famous she became, or how much money she had in the bank (£125 million and counting), Coleen’s never strayed from her core group of friends. The status of being Mrs Rooney, wife of England’s footballing hero Wayne, led to her being dubbed a Wag. But Coleen was never going to become one of The Real Housewives of Cheshire. Instead she holidays, parties and unwinds with her oldest, closest friends, who she can count on to remain discreet and loyal. Over the years, however, a handful of so-called Wags have made their way into the inner circle. And despite her having what…

If you wannabe Mel B’s lover, there may still be a chance, as she’s not planning to give up on romance anytime soon – despite having had a string of failed relationships. The Spice Girls star was first married to Jimmy Gulzar between 1998 and 2000 and they had daughter Phoenix, 20, together. She then had Angel, 12, with Hollywood actor Eddie Murphy, who she has said will always be the love of her life. And she has suffered two years’ worth of a messy divorce from second husband Stephen Belafonte, who she alleges was physically and verbally abusive (he denies it). They are parents to Madison, eight, together. Finding love However, Mel has insisted she is still open to finding love again, whether with a man or a woman.…

Writer Samantha Brick, 48, lives with her husband, Pascal, 58, a carpenter, in Monpazier, France. Last Friday, Pascal and I were meeting friends in our local bar –and, as usual, I descended the stairs and asked his opinion on what I was wearing. I had my favourite jeans on, with cowboy boots and a checked shirt. Pascal’s face said it all. He replied, ‘I think you should change.’ I went back upstairs and found a different top and a pair of less blingy boots. That’s why I understand why Kanye West likes to have his say when it comes to Kim’s outfits. When you’re married, you are a reflection of one another – and while some women might think I’m subservient, nothing could be further from the truth. I have…

Looking around the kitchen, it’s hard to believe that just a few months ago, this was all just an image in my head. From the hand-painted cabinets to the sanded wooden floors, I worked hard to bring everything in my imagination to life. And now, as I admire my work, I can’t help feeling slightly smug that after seven years, I’ve turned my passion into a business. Ever since I was a teenager, and preparing to take my exams, I’d dreamed of working in medicine. So when I was 18 I began training as a nurse at a local hospital. It was long hours of study paired with practical training, but while it should have been exhausting when I started working at a hospital in 1978, I adored my career.…

CHEESE BAKES Think of it as an updated, much easier version, of a retro fondue. All the supermarkets are selling their own versions this autumn and Christmas. Some come with a tear and share bread, which you pop in the oven until the cheese is melting and oozy, and the bread is warmed. Others have a sachet of fruit, nuts or chutney to pour over the baked cheese. All are perfect for a sharing starter or light meal. Try this Three Cheese Fondue Sharing Bread, £4, Co-op (from 4 Dec). TABLE GLAMOUR We love this chic black and gold combo to dress up your dining table for stylish entertaining over Christmas, New Year and beyond. And it’s not pricey. Matt Black 12 piece Dinner Set, £20, Brushed Gold Effect Black…

HOW CAN I HELP STRAY CATS? Seeing homeless cats that are underweight and in poor condition can be upsetting. Strays won’t have a collar and will typically have an unkempt coat. They may have nicks and scars on their skin from previous fights and many will have untreated infections caused by viruses and parasites. Most strays aren’t neutered so females are often either pregnant or feeding a litter. Due to this, they may seem skinny as they’re burning extra calories and don’t have time to hunt as efficiently as they once could. You may see an uncastrated male’s ‘bits’ under his tail and they’ll have chubby cheeks and broad heads due to the testosterone. While the majority of stray cats will be wary of humans, some will approach homes and…

Getting shirty With their matching loose white tops and wet-look hair, Liz Hurley, 54, and her 17-year-old son Damian look more like siblings in these snaps. He’s even got his mum’s model gaze down to a T. Matching smiles Liz and Damian couldn’t look more similar in this picture, with their radiant, healthy-looking skin; big, beaming grins; and, of course, long, flowing, brunette hair. Pair of pin-ups When Liz wore a Versace safety-pin dress to the Four Weddings And A Funeral premiere in 1994, the world went mad for it. And Damian clearly took inspiration from his mum’s iconic outfit when he stepped out recently in a similarly themed suit. Strike a pose Liz might have a bigger smile on her face than Damian, but it’s impossible not to notice…

Clare O’Reilly, 40, is a journalist and lives in Plymouth with her husband, Jon, 47, and their three children. The one and only time my husband had the temerity to comment on my choice of attire was when I hadn’t seen the weather report and he gently suggested I pack a waterproof to protect me from a downpour. Meteorological events aside, Jon knows better than to utter a single syllable about what I pick out of the wardrobe every day. ‘FASHION IS A PERSONAL EXPRESSION’ It seems Kanye didn’t get the memo Jon did, though, so it’s no wonder he sent Kim into anxiety mode when he deigned to  tell her he didn’t like her Met Gala outfit 24 hours before the event. Firstly, Kanye, as a man who wears…

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‘I FELT LET DOWN AND BETRAYED’ Last year, in the space of a week, my 88-year-old mother was rushed to hospital, my dog died, and my friend’s son was killed by a train. Then my doctor informed me a swallowing problem I’d developed after bad food poisoning was actually a rare autoimmune reaction – I was stuck with a degenerative disorder of the gullet for life. All I wanted was to vent about how awful it was and to have a bit of propping up. But, although my good female friends asked how I was, no one seemed interested in the answer. There were rumblings of sympathy, the odd platitude about how life can be cruel, and some very strange comments: ‘You can’t get food down and lost 20 pounds?…

Does the word diet automatically fill you with the dread of having to miss out on things you love? Forget all that! We’ve teamed up with Slimming World to offer you this pick-and-mix plan that lets you fill up on all your favourite comfort foods while losing up to 7lb in two weeks. TOP TIPS FOR SUCCESS * Trim all visible fat off meats and remove skin from poultry. * For extra health benefits and filling power, choose wholegrains such as wholemeal pasta or wholegrain rice. * Have between 6 and 8 drinks a day Choose water, sugar-free drinks, tea and coffee. Remember any milk needs to come from your allowance. * The most successful slimmers join a group or online programme for shared support, inspiration and motivation. HOW IT…

There’s blood in my urine Q I’ve recently had a urine test and the doctor mentioned that there was some blood in the sample and that I have to bring in another one. I don’t have an infection and can’t see any blood, so why do I need to bring in another sample? Philippa says A If you have visible blood in your urine, you should visit your GP. But it’s possible to have blood in your urine that can only be seen with a microscope. This is often due to infection, so your doctor would have sent the sample for testing to check for bacteria. But you reported there was no infection – as such, guidelines suggest a repeat sample to see if there is still blood present. If…

Why is my partner buying Viagra? Q I spotted that our local chemist is now offering over-the-counter Viagra. And not long after that, I discovered some in my husband’s bedside table. He’s in his 50s – do you think he’s considering taking it because he’s suffering from some kind of midlife crisis? If so, should I mention my discovery or just keep quiet about it? Susan says A Your husband may be suffering from a midlife crisis. More likely, it’s midlife erection difficulty. If so, you need to mention this. Because although it’s great that your man wants to maintain his sexual performance, the fact that he’s having difficulty may not just be down to age. It could be down to illness, such as diabetes, and that needs treating. So…

Chatting to my mum Angela, 51, on the phone, I told her about my jackpot wins on Woman Bingo. ‘That’s amazing!’ she chimed. For me, my mum and my sister Gemma, 33, bingo was a family affair. We’d all been playing for years. I’d been a member of Woman Bingo since July 2016 and I’ve loved every minute of it. I’d had a fair few wins too. One evening in August 2018, I was relaxing with my partner Dominic, 27. While he decided to watch the soaps, I loaded up Woman Bingo on my phone and picked the 75-ball bingo game Bingo Lounge. It’s my favourite game, as not only do you need to match numbers, but you need to recreate game patterns like a triangle or even a blackout…