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15 things to know before dating someone with schizophrenia
(Illustration: Monika Piszczek for Metro.co.uk) Dating someone like me, with schizophrenia, has its challenges. But there are rewards too. What I lack in culinary expertise and concentration I more...
View Article13 lazy girl fitness hacks
Sadly, this is not one of them (Picture: Getty) You don’t have time to exercise. Or don’t want too. Whatever your reason, try these lazy girl hacks that can make those muscles toned without much effort...
View ArticleWhy your 40s are the best years of your life
Jennifer Aniston is 46 and seems to be ok (Picture: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) 40s are the new 20s – everyone these days knows that. You’ve probably got another 40 or 50 years to figure out this adult...
View ArticleThis girl called her grandma a ‘big man’ after receiving text asking if she...
(Source: Getty Images. Edit: METRO/mylo) It’s always awkward when you text the wrong number or accidentally send a text to the wrong person. But, it’s even more awkward when that person is your own...
View ArticleBrave man risks the wrath of his wife by taking a selfie as she gives birth
The face of love and support. (Picture: Imgur/Gil Solano) When you’re giving birth, it’s lovely to have a partner who’s there to offer support, comfort, and anything else you could possibly need during...
View ArticleA couple recruited a pig and a dog to announce their engagement for them
Their humans are getting married. (Picture: Imgur/Zsm3) Remember when people would send out their ‘we’re getting married!’ announcements in the post, in the form of hand-written cards with impeccable...
View ArticleIllustrations that perfectly sum up why birth control is amazing
Birth control gives you options (Picture: Bedsider) Birth control is pretty amazing. Whether you choose condoms, the pill, coils or implants, they give you options. They’ve allowed women to stay in...
View Article12 illustrations that perfectly nail pregnancy problems
When everyone gets to drink at the party, but you (Picture: Kos & Kaos) Yeah, you’re all excited about welcoming a little one to the family, but being pregnant isn’t always a smooth ride. Which is...
View ArticleWhat to do when you fear your relationship is coming to an end
(Picture: apol-photography/Flickr) Recently, my relationship has really struggled. My partner and I had both been under a lot of pressure after my health took a turn for the worse and, as it did, our...
View ArticleVictoria’s Secret model brilliantly shuts down a question about her diet
Magdalena Frackowiak wants smarter questions. (Picture: Getty) Look, we get that the Victoria’s Secret show is inherently superficial and commercial. It’s a massive, expensive show using very...
View ArticleDiwali 2015: 13 things every British Asian knows about Diwali
(Picture: Getty) Happy Diwali! Sure, Diwali is an important festival and everyone gets to see the amazing decorations, fireworks and dig in to all of the delicious food. But for British Asians there is...
View ArticleThe most inspiring Remembrance Day poppy craft ideas for kids
Kids are sponges with an endless fascination for our world, our history and what happened before they were born. They are compassionate souls too, by nature. They will have limitless questions about...
View ArticleBloomingdale’s shared a really creepy festive idea in their Christmas catalogue
Wait. What? (Picture: Imgur) Why. Just why. American department store Bloomingdale’s made a bit of an error in judgement in their Christmas catalogue, adding in some disturbing copy to an image of a...
View ArticleCan we guess your favourite radio station?
DJ Tony Blackburn in 1979, entertaining the nation with Micky Mouse Disco. Photo: ANL/REX Shutterstock With the ever-more pervasive spread of smartphones and the internet, there have never been more...
View ArticleDo enjoy this video of a bunch of golden retriever puppies going down a slide
Having a bad day? Don’t fear. Trust us, this video will sort you right out. Because nothing can cheer you up like watching a bunch of puppies go down a slide. Especially when they’re fluffy, wriggly...
View Article5 mental health blogs you should know about
These mental health bloggers are fighting the stigma (Picture: YouTube/Twitter) Through honest conversation, mental health blogs have the ability to inspire and inform. At mental health charity Mind’s...
View Article18 things you’ll only know if you’ve had surgery at a young age
(Picture: Liberty Antonia Sadler) By the time I reached my 20s, I’d had three surgeries. Aged 16, I suffered with a collapsed lung and a chest pneumonia, so ended up having a chest drain for three days...
View ArticleDad creates cartoon of his daughter with Down’s syndrome to show she’s just...
Teens will be teens (Picture: Fred Wills SNR/Just Jessica/Facebook) A doting dad has created a cartoon series starring his daughter who has Down’s syndrome. Just Jessica is the work of 59-year-old...
View ArticlePizza Hut unveils a new menu complete with fried pickles, pulled pork pizza,...
This is a pulled pork pizza. This is magical. (Picture: Pizza Hut) Fantastic news, fans of pizza and fried food (so, everyone): Pizza Hut has just launched a new menu, and it’s packed with all manner...
View ArticleCalling all Marmite lovers: You can now get personalised jars of the good stuff
No haters allowed (Picture: Marmite) If you like it, then you should put your name on it. Marmite lovers rejoice, you can now get a pot of the sticky stuff with your actual name on it. Despite all the...
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