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Explore relationship advice guides from Flash Pack. Get the full picture on friendship and dating advice, so you can look after the relationships that matter most.

Relationships

Redefining being single and child-free in your 40s

New York writer Glynnis MacNicol breaks the stigma of being single at 40 and female, sharing her thoughts on being happy, child-free and single in your 40s.

Anna Brech 15th September 2023 4 min read

Relationships

Why I chose to marry myself and live as a proud sologamist

One woman explains why she decided to marry herself – and what sologamy means to her as an act of self-love.

Sophie Tanner 15th September 2023 4 min read

Friendship Tips

How to make friends in your 30s and 40s

Wondering how to make friends in your 30s and 40s? Flash Pack shares advice and real experiences about making new friends while travelling.

Anna Brech 7th September 2023 4 min read

Friendship Tips

Like many men, I neglected my friendships. Here’s how I turned them around

Lonely at 40 after letting his friends fall by the wayside, Flash Pack co-founder, Lee Thompson, shares how to make and nurture male friendships.

Lee Thompson 25th August 2023 4 min read

Friendship Tips

Maintaining long-distance friendships: lessons from solo travel

This article explores the experiences of Flashpackers who have made (and kept) long-distance friendships, sharing the lessons they learned along the way.

Kate Leahy 11th August 2023 4 min read

Friendship Tips

Men, listen up: Here’s why it’s ok to tell your male friends you love them

Talk Club founder Ben Akers teamed up with his friend, poet and author JJ Bola, to normalise three little words.

Ben Akers 15th March 2023 4 min read

Relationships

Man to Man: Why men need to master the art of conversation to combat loneliness

BBC journalist Nihal Arthanayake spoke to crisis negotiators, presidents and business leaders for his latest book on how to communicate.

Nihal Arthanayake 7th March 2023 4 min read

Relationships

How I broke up with society’s shoulds in my 30s and starting entertaining the coulds

SOLO columnist Francesca Specter writes about what happened when she liberated herself from other people’s expectations.

Francesca Specter 21st February 2023 4 min read

Relationships

What I’ve learnt from writing The Single Supplement and a decade of flying solo

Writer Nicola Slawson reflects on creating an empowered community of like-minded singles with her award-winning newsletter.

Nicola Slawson 14th February 2023 4 min read

Friendship Tips

Forget what your mum told you: Talking to strangers is key to travelling and living well

Jonathan Thompson speaks to experts – including Emmy-winning TV host Samantha Brown – about making friends.

Jonathan Thompson 8th February 2023 4 min read

Friendship Tips

Living for now: How I embraced the adventure on my group trip to Thailand

Flashpacker, Hezekiah Ross, stayed in remote raft houses, climbed waterfalls and made new like-minded friends in Southeast Asia…

Hezekiah Ross 1st January 2023 4 min read

Relationships

How to be happily single and embrace your freedom flying solo

It’s easy to look at relationships through rose-tinted glasses, but being on your own can be just as powerful.

Anna Brech 15th December 2022 4 min read

Relationships

And that’s a wrap: It’s time to celebrate being single at Christmas

Host of the Alonement podcast, Francesca Specter, sums up her personal highlights of travelling solo this year.

Francesca Specter 28th November 2022 4 min read

Relationships

The difference between self-centred and selfish

Choosing your own path, rather than ticking boxes, will leave you feeling happier and more fulfilled.

Anna Brech 23rd October 2022 4 min read

Relationships

Why sex in your 30s and 40s is so much better than before

Science indicates that sex in an age of greater self-assurance and confidence can be better than ever

Anna Brech 22nd October 2022 4 min read

Relationships

Going offline: Are we seeing the death of dating apps as people crave real-life connections

Host of the #single podcast Jeanette Bonner mulls over the evidence, as more people ditch swiping.

Jeanette Bonner 7th October 2022 4 min read

Relationships

Why it’s time to move on from friendships that leave you feeling lonely

If you’re feeling isolated in among your group of friends, it may be time to move on from the ones that no longer nourish you.

Anna Brech 2nd October 2022 4 min read

Friendship Tips

Friendships don’t always happen organically: Here’s how to improve your connections

In her new book, professor and author, Dr Marisa G Franco, discusses the key to long-lasting friendships.

Dr Marisa Franco 27th September 2022 4 min read

Relationships

Child-free by choice: why it’s OK to not want kids

More and more people are opting not to have children. Writer and producer, Tracy King, explains why she’s among them.

Tracy King 22nd September 2022 4 min read

Friendship Tips

This surprising trait is the ultimate test of a lifelong friend

Having low-maintenance mates is the secret to grounding lifelong friendships that can withstand changing circumstances.

Anna Brech 22nd September 2022 4 min read

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