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Grandma left feeling overshadowed by the competitive nature of the ‘other Nana’

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Bride’s choice to keep her maiden name ignites family feud

Bride’s choice to keep her maiden name ignites family feud

Bride-to-be stands her ground after in-laws unleash fury over her decision to keep her maiden name—sparking a heated family showdown.

The bride decided to give her sister an ultimatum over her attire. Source: Getty Images.

Drama erupts as bride excludes sister from her big day over risqué attire

Drama erupts as bride excludes sister from her big day over risqué attire

Weddings are usually a time of celebration amongst family and friends but they can also spark tension, as seen in the story of a bride who is considering uninviting her sister due to her dress choice.

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Bride faces backlash after sharing ‘cold and selfish’ reason for excluding grandma from wedding

Bride faces backlash after sharing ‘cold and selfish’ reason for excluding grandma from wedding

A bride has come under fire for her "cold and selfish" decision to exclude her grandmother from her wedding.

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Gran sparks debate after ‘making excuses’ to stop grandkids sleeping over

Gran sparks debate after ‘making excuses’ to stop grandkids sleeping over

A gran has triggered debate after revealing that she's been forced to make excuses to prevent her grandkids sleeping over at her home.

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Effortless strategies for building meaningful friendships in 2025

Effortless strategies for building meaningful friendships in 2025

We’ve put together a list of the places where the Starts at 60 community are meeting new people, so hopefully, more of you can do the same in 2025.

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Grandparents share the joy of holding their grandkids for the first time

Grandparents share the joy of holding their grandkids for the first time

The moment grandparents cradle their grandchild in their arms for the first time is often a surreal and profoundly emotional experience.

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How Christmas changes for us over the years

How Christmas changes for us over the years

Even though the festivities remain largely the same, there are many phases that come with Christmas Day.

Some of these ideas are a great way to create new memories that you and the grandkids can look back on in years to come. Source: RgStudio from Getty Images Signature.

5 easy DIY crafts to enjoy with your grandkids this Christmas

5 easy DIY crafts to enjoy with your grandkids this Christmas

Toss the phone and store the iPad — these 5 delightfully simple DIY craft projects are sure to delight you and the grandkids this holiday season.

Whether it's a lingering feud with an in-law or concerns about tableside arguments, experts share effective tips to keep Christmas Day peaceful and harmonious. Source: Getty Images.

How to cope with difficult relatives at Christmas for a peaceful festive season

How to cope with difficult relatives at Christmas for a peaceful festive season

Experts offer effective tips for keeping Christmas Day peaceful and harmonious, whether it's managing a lingering feud with an in-law or avoiding tableside arguments.

How do you overcome the stress of the festive season? Source: Getty Images.

Beat the holiday hustle: How to prevent Christmas from becoming ‘Stressmas’

Beat the holiday hustle: How to prevent Christmas from becoming ‘Stressmas’

With the festive season in full swing, it's easy to get caught up in the chaos. But Christmas doesn't have to be stressful! Experts share simple strategies to manage the holiday hustle, from managing time and finances to finding joy in meaningful connections.

A grey divorce marks the end of one chapter but can also be the beginning of an enriching new one. Source: Getty Images.

Staying healthy after grey divorce

Staying healthy after grey divorce

Divorce is challenging at any age, but a "grey divorce" later in life has unique emotional and practical hurdles. Though it can be overwhelming, it's also a chance to prioritise your well-being and embrace a new, fulfilling chapter.

The online community were quick to offer messages of support, many calling the in-laws out for their inappropriate behaviour. Source: Getty Images.

Grandparents find themselves in hot water after hinting at the cost of grandkids’ gifts

Grandparents find themselves in hot water after hinting at the cost of grandkids’ gifts

A grandmother and grandfather have found themselves in hot water after spending the majority of a recent family visit pointing out the cost of the presents they gave their grandkids.

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Wedding woes: How a bride’s dress dilemma exposed her in-laws’ true colours

Wedding woes: How a bride’s dress dilemma exposed her in-laws’ true colours

A bride’s dream of walking down the aisle in her mother’s cherished gown is shattered by unexpected family drama. But is this a warning she shouldn’t ignore?

A grandma has shared that she feels like she no longer has her own life, with her daughter and granddaughter visiting her home every day. Source: Getty Images.

How much is too much? Gran left feeling overwhelmed by granddaughter’s daily visits

How much is too much? Gran left feeling overwhelmed by granddaughter’s daily visits

For many grandparents, the only downside of having grandchildren is not being able to see them as often as they’d like. However, one woman feels differently, admitting that she actually sees her young granddaughter too much.

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