Author: Hebe Hancock
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“She’s psycho”: Dating’s most dangerous stereotype
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The Split talks to psychologists and ex-male manipulators to explore the debilitating consequences of this commonplace saying “Mate, she was an absolute psycho.” It’s a phrase you’ll hear in bars, WhatsApp chats, and viral TikTok rants about “crazy exes”. But behind every throwaway comment, there’s a story that often remains…
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Loving and leaving: The impact of long-term love in your twenties
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There’s a common idea that being in a long-term relationship in your teens and early twenties means missing out. People assume you lose a sense of independence, avoid risk, or forgo experiences that shape you Meet the writers Hebe met her boyfriend at 16, and they’ve been together ever since.…
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The best places to cry after a breakup
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A heartbroken cry is inevitable, but you don’t have to do it at home alone. Weep with a view, hide your tears on the tube, or mourn your lost love amongst the dead – these are the best crying spots in London So, you’ve been dumped. Maybe it was a…
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From Scratch: Heartbreak Swedish meatballs
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With love, From Scratch Ingredients For the meatballs750g mixed pork & beef mince1 onion1 clove of garlic100g breadcrumbs1 egg5 tbsp milk For the gravy40g butter40g flour300ml bouillon/stock200ml double cream2 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp Dijon mustard For the mash750g potatoes1/2 tsp salt25g butter25ml double cream For the pickles1 large cucumber2 tbsp…
