To quote an old BT slogan: It’s good to talk. It’s especially good if you’re going through an emotional crisis, such as divorce or separation. Offloading your troubles on to sympathetic friends and relatives can help ease the pain and put things into some kind of perspective.   more »

The bitter divorce battle between Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills finally came to an end this week, with the former model being awarded £24.3 million of her husband'’s massive fortune.   more »

Many couples fondly imagine that having a child will bring them closer. On one level, this is usually the case. On another, however, having a young child can drive an emotional wedge between parents.   more »

The tragedy of BBC Radio 3 presenter Andy Kershaw’s much-publicised downfall highlights, in the most painful way, the effect an acrimonious separation can have on children.   more »