Joanne Hunt

Avoid comparisons to idealised other couples, appreciate good intentions and adapt to change

We might have a fear of confrontation, we might fear rejection, or we might not want to hurt somebody else

Buying a home? Property experts tell us the questions they wish you would ask

Spiralling thoughts can be manged so that you can keep the feeling and perception of threat at bay

A Government scheme is making it easier for vacant pubs to be converted into homes - but doing so may not be for the faint of heart

What I Do: Sandra King is a wool crafter in Co Clare who spins and dyes her own yarn

How to cope with redundancy: Make a list of all the things you achieved in the job, exercise self-care and, if you can afford it, take your time to find the right fit before moving on to your next role

With mortgage restrictions easing and landlords selling up, it is getting easier for first-time buyers to find a home

We borrowed more than 10 million items from libraries last year, everything from a book to a bassoon

Love is in the air as the light comes back

What I Do: Billy Alexander is a rare tree fern cultivator and owner of Kells Bay Gardens in Co Kerry

If you examine your relationships, you may see a pattern. Here’s how to break out of it

What I Do: Eithne Davis is a helm with Sligo Bay RNLI

When someone behaves unexpectedly, it can derail us and we find it hard to communicate our discomfort

What I Do: Tibrah Bazama is a baker and owner of Munch cafe at the Balally Luas stop in Dublin