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Welcome to Lessons in Lifestyle... At just 24, Michel Janse's divorce came like a bolt from the blue. Janse, a content creator from Texas, discovered her husband had been cheating on her – a betrayal that explained the growing distance she'd felt in the final year of their three-year union. While processing the divorce, Janse began sharing confessional YouTube videos about the experience, describing herself as being in a "narcissistic and emotionally abusive marriage" and offering small refrains of hope, like "the future is brighter" and "I found love after divorce." The decision to end a marriage no longer carries the same stigma as it did for Baby Boomers (those aged between 60 and 79) and Gen X (between 45 and 60). While Janse grew up in a Christian community where divorce was a taboo subject, she thinks divorce has been rebranded by her generation — especially on social media. "It's gone from shameful to chic in a weird way," she says, pointing towards a series of viral TikTok posts from prominent content creator Aspyn Ovard, who tells her followers that getting divorced is "chic" and captions her videos like "in my divorce era". Find the full piece here. Elsewhere this week, Lydia Spencer-Elliott looks at how Gen Z-ers and millennials are bailing on social plans in the name of prioritising their wellbeing. It's true: a new study shows that while only 31 per cent of people aged 55 or over admitted to calling plans last-minute, a huge 68 per cent of 18-to-34-year-olds revealed they often bailed on social engagements. Read more here. Speaking of those plans that you're probably dreading, Olivia Petter picks five style rules for your upcoming festive party. Lesson number one: Say no to silver. The shops are full of sequins and glitter, but there is a way to indulge in seasonal fashion without looking like a Christmas bauble. More tips here. In this week's newsletter, you can expect: |
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'It's gone from shameful to chic': How Gen Z is reframing divorce — and embracing prenups |
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| Do you think luxury advent calendars have gotten of control? |
As Helen Coffey writes this week, chocolate advent calendars aren't the norm anymore – every brand is getting involved with the countdown to Christmas, offering calendars full of sex toys, period pants or makeup (with a premium price tag, of course). But the question is: do you think advent calendars have become too excessive? Vote in our poll and share your views in the comments here. |
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Last week, we asked you whether women going makeup-free was really a radical act, after Katie Rosseinsky argued that the barefaced trend among celebrities merely sets unrealistic beauty standards, rather than being the empowerment symbol it is claimed to be. As it turns out, 47 per cent of you agreed that going makeup-free was a brave move in the modern world, while 53 per cent said it wasn't a radical act at all. Thanks for voting! |
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Why you need to get outside if you want to boost your wellbeing this winter |
A new study shows that the UK is one of the places where people feel the least connected to nature, but science tells us that getting out in the woods, even on a cold and miserable day, can seriously boost our health and our mood. Emilie Lavinia reports. |
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Four British comfort food recipes, from chicken pie to spotted dick |
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Best Christmas gifts for men that he'll actually want
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