Life
Marie Claire's daily edit for all things lifestyle, from weddings and careers advice to travel, food and drink, recipes and homes and interiors
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What 4 new mothers wish they knew about maternity leave
Opinion “I found it really hard to have to ask my husband for money.”
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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What it feels like to lose your job at two months pregnant
Opinion Every year, as many as 74,000 women lose their jobs after getting pregnant or taking maternity leave
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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One iconic White Lotus season three filming location is available to rent on Airbnb
By Jenny Proudfoot
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Can you ever leave a WhatsApp group without things being awkward?
Here’s how to politely exit the group chat
By Viola Levy
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Still looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift?
The search is officially over
By Marie Claire
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Donald Trump has been president for one month—Here is everything he has done
From scrapping bans on plastic straws to rolling back diversity initiatives, here’s how Donald Trump’s Executive orders might impact people around the world
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Give the gift of pleasure this Valentine’s Day with these alternative gifts
Sponsored by Lovehoney
Spice up your Valentine’s Day plans with Lovehoney.
By Lauren Hughes
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Easy Escapes: Rhinefield House Hotel is the hidden gem of the New Forest
A luxurious retreat in the heart of the New Forest, where history, elegance, and relaxation come together.
By Dionne Brighton
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“I’ve been addicted to online dating for years”: 3 women on their addiction to dating apps
The cycle of hope and rejection is exhausting, soul-destroying even. But the alternative—being alone—feels just as unbearable.
By Chloe Laws
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Gordon Ramsay has opened London's highest restaurant at 22 Bishopsgate
Lucky Cat's fourth restaurant might just be the most spectacular yet.
By Lauren Hughes
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Why are bosses so obsessed with offices?
More and more employees are being forced back to the office—here’s how they feel about it
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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International court wants to arrest Taliban leaders over human rights abuses of Afghan women
After years of systemic oppression, Afghan women might finally see some justice served.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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5 ways weddings have evolved beyond old-school patriarchy
By Niamh McCollum
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Trump is President again—Here’s what that might mean for women and minorities
From reproductive rights to gender equality, Donald Trump’s appointment will have huge implications for women and minorities.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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The trial of Dominique Pélicot and his daughter’s fight for justice
Caroline Darian is leading the fight against the use of drugs to perpetrate sexual assaults
By Laure Marchand
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I went on my first road trip in an electric vehicle - and was amazed at how easy the whole experience was
Read on for my honest review.
By Ally Head
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I’m a Millennial, but I’m seriously considering joining the Gen Z sober movement
health 7 easy ways to cut down your alcohol-intake this Dry January (and beyond) from the Sober Girl Society
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Mark Zuckerberg thinks corporate culture needs *more* “masculine energy”
Opinion Big Tech’s love affair with ‘free speech’ hurts women and minorities the most
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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This top-rated Sparkling English Wine is refreshingly affordable — and also has an enticing low-ABV option in the range
Blur bassist founds Britpop Alex James
By Lauren Hughes
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Easy Escapes: The Whittling House is a cosy, quaint Northern nook ideal for hikers or those who love spending time in nature
Soul-warming coastal lodging in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK? Consider us sold
By Ally Head
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Burnout: “My days blurred into late nights at the office, fuelled by stress and a compulsion to prove myself”
Life after burnout: How women can recognise, recover, and reclaim balance
By Dorothy Herson
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Here’s how I started making small, sanity-saving tweaks that literally changed my life—and how you can, too
New Year, Less Stress: Small shifts for a big nervous system reset
By Jennifer Mann
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This simple and easy flight hack could save you a lot of money on your next trip
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
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I rediscovered my childhood love of ballet at 32 and it's changed my relationship with my body
I dance and I feel free
By Juhea Kim
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“It felt like the whole world was anticipating celebrating and we were anticipating death.”
Love, loss, and grief—how three women navigated their first Christmas without a parent
By Laura Coffey
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Am I a terrible mother or am I just on Instagram too much?
Opinion It’s time to end the myth of the perfect mum
By Holly Bourne
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How to gracefully handle marriage and baby questions at Christmas
Surviving holiday inquisition
By Katia Vlachos


