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The Irish Sun
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- The Irish Sun
I'm forced to witness my wife dating endless stream of men as we still live together… did she ever really love me?
DEAR DEIDRE: SINCE my wife and I split up, she's been dating a constant stream of men. Although we're separated, we still live together, so I have to see her getting dolled up almost every night, then sometimes not coming home until the morning. Her behaviour makes me feel like she can't ever really have loved me, and it's killing me. We're in our mid-thirties and have been together since college. She's the only woman I've ever loved. Things started going wrong four years ago, after our daughter was born. My wife went off sex, blaming tiredness. But even when our daughter started sleeping through the night, she didn't want me any more. She stopped communicating and wanted to go out with her friends, leaving me to babysit. Then, six months ago, she told me our marriage was over. She said she didn't love me any more. But for financial reasons, it's been impossible for me to move out, and being stuck living together has made her resentful. Recently, she told me that as we're over, I'd have to put up with her seeing other men because she didn't want to wait any longer. She's on a dating site, meeting a different man every week. I can't tell you how painful it is. When she rolls home in the same clothes, and I know she has slept with another man, I want to cry. I'm just thankful she hasn't brought anyone back to our house . I still love her and don't want sex or a relationship with anyone else. I thought she was my soul mate and that we would be together for ever. Dear Deidre on relationships, jealousy and envy The thought of having to move out and be alone again — just a part-time dad — is unbearable. I'm on anti-depressants because I feel so low. Yet she's going out partying as if she doesn't have a care in the world. How can I let her go and move on with my life? DEIDRE SAYS: Having to live together after separating is now, unfortunately, a common issue. Your wife has moved on emotionally, but you haven't. Perhaps she thinks rubbing your face in her sexual activity will make you move out quicker. Instead, it's destroying you. It won't be good for your daughter either. While it's good you are taking medication, counselling would also help. Ask your doctor about this. It's a soul-destroying feeling being stuck in an unhappy situation, so try to work out a timescale for you to be able to separate physically also. This will help you to move on. If there's any way you could stay with a relative or friend for a while, so you are out of this toxic environment, that will also be beneficial. My support pack, Moving On, should be useful, too. Get in touch with Deidre Every problem gets a personal reply, usually within 24 hours weekdays. Send an email to You can also send a private message on the THANK YOU FOR... HELPING EASE SON'S ANXIETY OVER SPLIT DEAR DEIDRE: AFTER separating from my wife, I tried hard to be a good dad to my son, but every time I had him for the weekend, he just cried for his mum. It felt like she'd made me out to be the bad guy because I'd left her. But the truth is, I only left after she had an affair. The last thing I ever wanted was to split up my family, with a child of eight in the middle of it, or to be single at 40. I wrote to you asking how I could help my son to settle when he stayed with me. His You sent me your support pack, When Parents Fall Out, which explained how any tension between me and my ex could hurt my son. You also recommended I contact the And you reassured me that I was a good dad, and I needed to keep on telling my son I love him – so he didn't blame himself. I took your advice and my son now seems much more secure when he's with me. He's even messaging me from his tablet when he's at home. Thank you. DEIDRE SAYS: Change is hard for everyone, but especially children. I'm so glad I was able to help and that your son is coming to terms with your split. TEENAGE TROUBLES DEAR DEIDRE: MY boyfriend is so judgmental, he makes me feel like I can't be myself. When I went out with some friends the other night and got drunk, he was really annoyed. He told me he didn't love me when I drank and that they're a bad influence. We're both 18 and have been together for two years. I hate feeling like I'm not good enough for him and have to act the way he expects. We had a big row and now he's being all sweet and loving because he knows he upset me. What should I do? DEIDRE SAYS: If he's making you feel you can't be yourself, and emotionally blackmailing you, it's a red flag. Being concerned about you is one thing, but controlling is another. Tell him how you feel and ask him to be more understanding. But if things don't change, it might be wise to move on. Read my support pack, Learning About Relationships. ANGERED BY DAUGHTER USING EX TO DECEIVE ME DEAR DEIDRE: WHEN my teenage daughter told me she wanted to get her nose pierced, I forbade her from doing it. But my ex – her dad – gave his permission, despite knowing how I felt. Now she has an extra hole in her nose and I'm furious with both of them for being so sneaky and dishonest. I'm a single mum in my early 40s. My daughter is 15. She got her ears pierced at nine, with my blessing. But when she said she wanted a nose stud because she thinks it looks cool, I vetoed the idea. Personally, I think having lots of piercings looks tacky. And I also worry about whether it'll affect her chances of getting a job in the future . Plus, I was concerned it might get infected. I told her if she still wanted to do it at 18, it was her choice. Instead of taking no for an answer, she went behind my back and asked her dad. She came home from her weekend at his with a great big stud in her nose. I'm really furious. They think I'm overreacting, but I feel very strongly about this issue. Am I in the wrong? DEIDRE SAYS: Teenagers love to rebel, so it's likely telling your daughter you think nose piercings look tacky will only have encouraged her. But the damage is done. The hole will eventually heal up if she takes out the stud – which she may have to do at school anyway, depending on their policies. And she can remove it for job interviews – if she hasn't grown bored with it by then. It sounds, understandably, like you're more angry she went behind your back, and that your ex disrespected you, than you are about the piercing itself. When you're calmer, you need to sit down with each of them and explain why this has upset you so much. Consider agreeing to some rules and boundaries with your ex so you're on the same page in future. NEED TO CHANGE MY PERFECTIONISM DEAR DEIDRE: I'M such an obsessive perfectionist that it's spoiling my life – and my marriage. When I planned a birthday party and people either didn't reply or let me down at the last minute, I was so upset that it ruined the whole event for me. Now, I've stopped speaking to several friends. I'm a 38-year-old woman and my husband is 40. I always go the extra mile for everyone. The problem is, I expect everyone else to be as diligent as me, and when they're not, I feel let down and stop trusting them. I've driven away so many people that I'm increasingly lonely and hate myself. I do talk to my husband about this and he says I should just 'chill' and stop holding people to impossible standards. I'm the same at work. I always end up doing overtime and resenting the rest of my team, who don't put in the same effort. I know my perfectionism is unhealthy. How can I change? DEIDRE SAYS: It seems you lack self-confidence, which translates to neediness. You set impossible standards for everyone, including yourself, and when they're not met, you feel miserable. It's likely this has roots in your childhood. Perhaps you were made to feel you were never good enough. But nobody is perfect. Having flaws makes us human, and sometimes you need to forgive people – and yourself. As you know, it's not that easy to just 'chill'. But talking to a counsellor could be beneficial. See my support pack, How Counselling Can Help, for more information.
New York Post
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- New York Post
This controversial parenting style leads to kids who excel in school, study reveals
This is smart parenting. An early bedtime or a rigorous chore chart aren't instant guarantees for success, but they're proven steps towards raising a certifiable wunderkind, according got a new study. Advertisement Since 2013, British study SEED has been tracking around 6,000 children across the UK with the aim of exploring how environments — including early education and childcare — impact development. The study tracks how children dealt with different parenting styles, ranging from permissive to authoritarian, and unsurprisingly, the best result appears to be a mix of the two — otherwise known as 'authoritative' parenting. Though 'gentle parenting' — a child-rearing philosophy that emphasizes emotional regulation and healthy boundaries — is all the rage among many Millennial parents, new SEED study findings show that for many children, a 'no' and a few guiding rules may actually be more beneficial. Advertisement According to researchers and study authors, the authoritative parenting style is defined by firm rules and a high level of 'responsiveness,' AKA, a more hands-on, assertive approach. Children who were exposed to an authoritative parenting style were found to have a more 'positive impact on KS2 attainment,' researchers said. In non-British terms, kids aged 7 to 11 experienced more academic growth as a result of their parents' rules and guidelines. Increased hours of guidance in a formal domestic setting (tutors, nannies, etc.) were positively associated with scoring high in science, while increased hours in informal settings (family members, friends, neighbours) were associated with excelling in math. Siphosethu/ – Advertisement The study also found that children who spent at least 10 hours a week in formal group childcare saw increased chances of excelling in reading, writing and math. While authoritative parenting is all about finding a happy medium between gentle and super-strict child-rearing, emotional regulation in parents was a major factor in the method's success. According to the study findings, 'parental psychological distress, a chaotic home life, a more invasive relationship between mother and child, reflecting issues such as the mother feeling in conflict with or annoyed by her child,' all tended to lead towards lower socio-emotional success in elementary school. As the study demonstrated, though setting boundaries and rules for children is developmentally important, being overly demanding or controlling can also be detrimental to a child's success. Advertisement Ego parenting is a common behavior pattern that emerges among parents who are excessively concerned with how their child's skills and progress reflect back on them. Associating a child's worth with their accomplishment can quickly become toxic, experts warn. The study has been extended until 2029, when researchers will collect their final data points and surveys on the core group of kids.
Global News
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- Global News
Teenage boy dies after plane crashes into Ontario lake, hitting dock
A teenage boy has died after being struck by a plane at a lake northeast of Toronto. Around 12:30 p.m. Friday, Durham Regional Police said they were called to Lake Scugog, near Caesarea, Ont., for reports of a small plane crash, which had resulted in injuries. Later, police said a male teenager had died after he was hit by the plane. They said the pilot and passenger of the plane were both taken to hospital with minor injuries. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Aerial images of the scene appear to show a yellow plane crashed into a dock on the edge of the lake. Caesarea is a small community of around 800 people, nestled on the eastern shore of Lake Ontario. It is about 40 km northeast of Oshawa. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada, which investigates air and marine incidents, said it was looking into what happened. Story continues below advertisement The agency said it was 'deploying a team of investigators following a floatplane accident that occurred earlier today in Lake Scugog near Caesarea, Ontario.' More to come…
Toronto Sun
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- Toronto Sun
Passenger fought flight attendant and tried to open exit door midair, authorities say
Published Jul 18, 2025 • 1 minute read Police lights. Photo by Matt Rourke / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A regional airline flight heading to Detroit had to make an emergency landing in eastern Iowa after a passenger fought with a flight attendant and tried to open an exit door midair, according to the pilot's communication with air traffic controllers. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The pilot of the SkyWest Airlines Flight 3612 contacted the tower at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday requesting to land because of a passenger causing a disturbance. 'He's in a fight with our flight attendant right now, trying to open the emergency exit,' the pilot said, according to audio captured by LiveATC. The disturbance happened shortly after the SkyWest flight departed from Omaha, Nebraska, around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, according to police. The flight was diverted to and landed safely at the Cedar Rapids airport, according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration. Once on the ground, local police boarded and arrested the 23-year-old Omaha man, Cedar Rapids police said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The flight was able to travel on to Detroit later Thursday night, according to a statement issued by SkyWest Airlines, a Utah-based regional carrier that operates flights for major airlines like United, Delta, American and Alaska Airlines. 'SkyWest has zero tolerance for unruly behavior as safety for our customers and crew is our top priority,' the statement read. MMA Toronto & GTA Celebrity Tennis Toronto & GTA
