Opinion
Views and opinion on the biggest stories of the day from the Editors at Marie Claire
Opinion
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Are they *really* a narcissist? What psychotherapists want you to know about Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissistic Personality Disorder Narcissism might be a buzzword, but the condition exists, and its impact is devastating
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Is This England? For people of colour, ‘Belonging’ and ‘Britishness’ are so often conditional
“The attitudes and rhetoric that spurred these riots and attacks are not new,” argues Emma Slade Edmondson
By Emma Slade Edmondson
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ADHD is a feminist issue - here’s why
“I witnessed firsthand how challenging it is for a woman to be heard and receive a proper diagnosis in a world designed for men.”
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Nobody can strip Kamala Harris of her Black heritage, whether you like it or not
The first Black and South Asian Vice President of the United States has been accused of ‘turning on’ her Blackness by Donald Trump - what does that even mean?
By Isabella Silvers
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I’m 33 and I still don’t know if I want children
Will I ever know?
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Tradwives like Ballerina Farm are some of social media’s biggest influencers, but are they promoting female submission?
Unpacking the influx of ultra-conservative content creators, tradwives and stay-at-home-girlfriends
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Violence against women and girls has been declared a national emergency - what took so long?
Sexist crimes are on the rise and perpetrators are getting younger
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Londoners are lonelier than ever - I know how they feel
This International Friendship Day, one writer reflects on her enduring relationship with loneliness.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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How did a convicted child rapist end up at the Olympics?
The Dutch volleyball player’s presence shows how violence against women and girls is normalised
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Despite what TikTok says, we still don’t understand emotional abuse
Gold Rush author Olivia Petter explains what social media therapy speak gets wrong
By Olivia Petter
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Why The Man with 100 Kids isn’t actually as unusual as you think
As a new Netflix series shocks the world, one author recounts her own experience with super sperm donors and off-the-grid insemination
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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3 women have been killed - why is the media still peddling the ‘nice guy’ narrative?
Intimate partner violence is an epidemic, and women are being failed.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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If England loses tonight, domestic abuse cases will go up 38%
“For him it was fun, for me it was fear.” Domestic abuse survivors speak out about the risk factor of football.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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I tried the new Fearne Cotton-approved mindful drinking trend, and it’s changed how I feel about wedding season
Mindful drinking Semi sober-curious? TikTok’s ‘zebra-striping’ trend might be for you.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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As a new lingerie campaign divides the internet, we ask: why are female athletes still being sexualised?
A new campaign aimed at tackling teenage girls dropping out of sport has divided opinion.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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“We’re told we can have it all, which invariably means we can do it all.”
Women take on the majority of the emotional, domestic and care work, and it’s leading to burnout, says Author Tamu Thomas
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Don’t invite me to your divorce party!
I love you, but I spent enough at your wedding
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Bridal store secrets
“Brides would literally pass out.” 7 anonymous bridal shop assistants share their wedding horror stories
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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I go to events alone all the time - here’s what I’ve learned about how to successfully fly solo
How to go to a wedding alone (and have fun)
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Is the Online Safety Act enough to keep children safe?
The Online Safety Act is not “job done”, says Molly Russell’s father ahead of the general election
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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“My first Saturday night without alcohol was one of the longest nights of my life”
Alcohol-Free Coach Sandra Parker looks back on the ladette culture of the ’90s and argues that Gen X women have been specifically targeted by the alcohol industry
By Sandra Parker
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“Deleting social media saved my life” - An ex-Vogue model opens up about the pressures of personal brands
Leanne Maskell says #livingthedream turned into a living nightmare
By Leanne Maskell
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Cassie’s case against Diddy reminds us why so few women speak out against their abuser
We live in a society where victims are scrutinised and perpetrators are protected
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Michelle Elman says being cheated on made her realise that red flags don’t exist
“We have become a culture of red flag detectors,” says This Morning’s Life Coach
By Michelle Elman
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My generation is supposedly the sex positive one, but slutshaming is a serious problem
Low-rise jeans are back in fashion, David Cameron is back in politics, and blatant slutshaming is once again normalised.
By Beth Ashley
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Me, Myself, and (A)I - this new tech tool removes exes from old photos, but is it healthy?
Here’s why I’d never use an “ex-eraser” tool
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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The power of choosing to be childfree
There’s a freedom in embracing your childfree status and recognising that you’re alright as you are and living accordingly
By Caroline Magennis