Archive - The Shoulds by Francesca Specter

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Francesca Specter

3 hr ago

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Francesca Specter

23 hr ago

From casual situationships to quiet-quitting your job, when did it become cool not to try?

Francesca Specter

Mar 16

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Francesca Specter

Mar 14

As Gloria Steinem wrote, 'Self esteem isn't everything; it's just that there's nothing without it.' My best advice on building yours, plus the books…

Francesca Specter

Mar 9

Practical tips for showing up & maintaining your bond.

Francesca Specter

Mar 2

February 2023

Pretend commutes, morning strolls & AirPodestrians. Plus, is 10,000 actually a magic number?

Francesca Specter

Feb 23

See also: the WhatsApp 'last seen' feature. Plus, advice & resources to make social media more, well, sociable.

Francesca Specter

Feb 16

Do you love – or hate – Valentine's Day? (Comments on)It's not you, it's Valentine's Day. I’ve been asked by multiple outlets this week, including Vogue Scandinavia and Cosmopolitan – to comment on …

Francesca Specter

Feb 14

Does it matter how you meet your partner (plus, is your relationship doomed if it started on an app)?

Francesca Specter

Feb 9

I'm calling time on hygge.

Francesca Specter

Feb 2

January 2023

Moderation is cool, kids. Plus, why I regret criticising my ex's drinking habits.

Francesca Specter

Jan 26

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