‘I’m a dad who can’t stop crying that family holidays with my daughters might be at an end’
Tell Me About It: ‘I am gutted about this, but my wife says it’s start of new beginning for us’
Advice
What can I do if I suspect the VRT applied to my camper van is wrong?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
My partner wants to buy a house but I’m scared of living out his dream, not my own
Ask Roe: I have always been a bit lost career-wise and regret not living abroad when my friends did
‘I’m happily married with three young children - but loneliness has become a feature of my life’
Tell Me About It: Responsibilities of parenting and work have entirely curtailed what I now see was a more social existence
‘It is your round’: 20 embarrassing money conversations with pals – and how to deal with them
Financial realities and friendships together are often a minefield, so being smart and thinking ahead are key
Why are we only supposed to charge EV batteries to 80%?
Motors Q&A: By charging between 20% and 80%, you are being kinder to your vehicle’s battery and preserving more of its health for the long term
My in-law is so at ease with everyone else, yet so cold and dismissive with me
Ask Roe: There have been times I’ve driven home from family occasions feeling completely exasperated, wondering, ‘What is her problem?’
‘I feel guilt and rage about living in Australia while my family is in Ireland’
Tell Me About It: I want to have a bit more carefree time before feeling I have to live up to my parents’ expectations
We’re moving from the Netherlands to Ireland and we need a new car
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
‘We’ve noticed water damage and cracks in a home we want to buy. Should we walk away?’
‘The estate agent was unable to tell us whether the leak was an ongoing problem or if it had been fixed’
‘How can I find out if an apartment I want to buy meets fire-safety requirements?’
I’m wary as so many apartment blocks built during the Celtic Tiger failed to comply
‘Irish friend groups can be impenetrable – will I have the same issue when I move abroad?’
Ask Roe: ‘Am I wrong to think people in their mid-20s have little interest in making friends outside their circle?’
How do you maintain a friendship with someone whose boyfriend is so horrible?
Tell Me About It: They have separated themselves entirely from our group and I fear the isolation may push her closer to him
I want to buy a European electric vehicle. What should I buy?
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
Back-to-school issues: the best starting age, PE problems, school refusal and teenage vapes
Conversations with Parents: A panel of experts convenes to discuss the big issues of modern schooling and parenting
My boyfriend often drinks heavily and takes cocaine and I’m struggling to deal with it
Ask Roe: On the surface level, I find it disgraceful that my partner would get into this state
What drought-resistant plants are suitable for Irish gardens?
Most plants prefer a middle ground with soil that’s neither baked to a crisp nor badly waterlogged
My partner is obsessed with ‘health optimisation’ culture – it’s taken the joy out of our life
Tell Me About It: What happened to spending half the day in bed, eating chocolate, wine and olives?
How much will I need to buy another new car in three years?
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
My wife won’t talk about our diminishing sex life – and I’m out of ideas
Ask Roe: I love my wife, she’s my best friend, but I feel unsatisfied with the intimate side of our relationship
Should I weed my garden in a heatwave?
Climate change is demanding we adapt to new norms and make changes in how we garden
‘I checked my husband’s ‘golf’ holiday and can’t find any of the friends who went with him’
My husband has totally denied anything wrong and said I am being dramatic... am I being too suspicious?
‘I put €50-€70 in petrol in my car every week. How much would going electric save?’
‘My average commute is up to 650km each week with a cost in petrol of about €50-€70′
‘It’s just inappropriate’: From applying make-up to manspreading, experts share their rules for public transport
How can you avoid chatty passengers? Or manspreaders? Is it sometimes okay to put your feet on the seats?
My friends never pick up the bill and it’s making me resentful
Ask Roe: I hate the idea of becoming someone who counts every penny. How do I stop?
A gardening friend says my green potatoes are poisonous. Is it true?
Some of my potatoes have pushed up out of the ground and turned green
‘My colleague got a promotion and is now my boss... I feel really betrayed and belittled’
Lots of adjustments are needed on both sides to make this work
The importance of understanding and accepting our feelings
Part 1: Managing our mental health in the face of personal and global crisis
I always go for men who are ‘out of my league’. Can I change my attraction preferences?
Ask Roe: Can I change who I’m drawn to? I can’t help who I’m attracted to, can I?
Hosepipe ban: how can you mind your garden plants without wasting water?
Don’t be too anxious about your precious lawn – but keep an eye on the hydrangeas
‘I’m a man in my 60s and my wife no longer desires me’
She has suggested that I date other women because she knows I’m suffering
What are the requirements when importing a car from the North and Britain?
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
Top US investor on how Irish savers can get ready for new Government scheme
David Gardner has repeatedly helped US investors beat the market through his Motley Fool platform. Now he’s coming to Dublin
I sowed a lot of greens but they’ve spiked - have they bolted?
Readers’ questions: Most of my plants now have tall spikes of leaves which taste off
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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