Lifestyle - Saturday, May 23, 2026

After more than a decade in family law, Gabriella Pomare has seen certain catalysts for ‘silent divorce’ – and the strategies that can help “One of the biggest things I see is ‘quiet quitting’ or ‘silent divorce’. It’s where you’re living together and you’re just disconnected. So we find ourselves sitting on the couch, one person’s scrolling on their phone the other person’s watching Netflix – there’s no real communication. We probably are, in our mind, separated already but we’re there because of kids and bills and mortgages, and it’s either too hard or too expensive or too scary to actually get separated. Continue reading...

The Grand Designs host on lonely houses, brave buildings and why Australia is on the cusp of radical change to the idea of home Jelly-like eyeballs are staring back at architect Anthony Burke as he approaches the ice-packed fish displays in front of Claudio’s Seafoods in Sydney’s new fish market . Sand whiting, blue mackerel and coral trout are packed into glossy rows, their eyes dull or slightly surprised. The ruby snapper, in contrast, looks more like a movie star, with its orange-rimmed eyes that seem to entice us. Burke is moving through each display energetically, pointing out the bar cod cutlets – his favourite. Before the renovation, this place used to be in the old car park and the purchase process was deeply convoluted. Continue reading...

If I’d been taught this way of thinking as a child, I can’t begin to imagine how much easier things could have been In 1981 the CD was born and so was I. Both arrivals were surprising and have drifted in and out of fashion ever since. As a baby, my majestic “chonk lord” status was cause for celebration and an indication of prosperity. But from a young age I noticed that my presence seemed to offend other people. When I was seven, I remember asking to have a go at skipping, after having turned the rope for everyone else. One child enlightened me on why I couldn’t: I was too fat to skip. Children learn hierarchy from adults and then their peers. Who belongs, who doesn’t and why. My classmates learned from adults to see me as something to mock and despise. Even my own well-meaning father once sat me down and told me that nobody would love, trust or employ me due to my body shape. This didn’t shock me; I’d already picked up what everyone was putting down. Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...

For Memorial Day, fire up the grill for these main, side and dessert recipes that go beyond burgers and hot dogs.

Anyday’s glass food containers can go in the oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher without incident – and they’re 15% off for Memorial Day The Anyday glass food containers transformed how I store leftovers The best Memorial Day 2026 sales: 19 deals from brands we know and trust The Memorial Day sale bonanza is upon us, and we’ve already alerted you to deals on a viral slushie maker and our favorite non-toxic pan, Our Place’s Titanium Pro . Here’s another kitchen deal that lit up our team Slack channel: the plastic-free food storage brand Anyday is now offering 15% off sitewide , plus an extra 10% off sets with the code SET10. We gave Anyday’s non-toxic glass containers a five-star review after food writer Emily Farris tested them for over a year. (She reviewed kitchen gear for years for Bon Appétit and Epicurious, so we knew she knew her stuff.) Farris said they were a “gamechanger for storing leftovers”, which is high praise from someone who has definitely stored plenty. Continue reading...

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How to get the most life out of your non-toxic kitchen workhorse. Plus: other sustainable kitchen upgrades, our bath sheet review and more This story was originally published in the Filter US newsletter on buying fewer, better things. Sign up here to get early access to it Each week the Filter newsletter cuts through the noise to bring you smart, practical recommendations on how to live better – from what is worth buying to the tools, habits and ideas that actually last. In theory I love the idea of a wooden cutting board. They don’t shed microplastics in your food, are naturally antibacterial and give off the rustic aesthetic that lives inside my Pinterest boards. John Boos R-Series Maple Cutting Board (18x12in) John Boos R-Series Maple Cutting Board (20x15in) Continue reading...

A rescued baby owl, once encased in concrete from a construction mixer, underwent an exacting feather transplant to restore his ability to fly silently.

Letter writer is annoyed that “great” mother-in-law didn’t ask, just started leaving her things in their guest room.

He knows he’ll never stop loving his wife, but they haven’t had sex in five years.