Setting boundaries with in-laws sounds simple until family loyalty, guilt, your partner and decades of family history become involved. We explore the psychology behind difficult in-law relationships - and how couples can create boundaries without turning family differences into a battle.

“I know it isn't my fault… so why do I still feel guilty?" Many women carry an invisible burden that rarely appears on a to-do list. Alongside work, family and everyday responsibilities, they also carry the emotional wellbeing of the people around them.

Do you find yourself worrying about other people's emotions or feeling guilty when someone is upset? Discover the psychology behind emotional responsibility, people-pleasing, attachment and empathy, grounded in psychological research.

You finally have an hour to yourself. No one urgently needs you. There are no appointments to attend, messages that cannot wait or immediate problems to solve. And yet, instead of relaxing, you notice the familiar pull of guilt.

Why does putting yourself first feel so uncomfortable? Explore the psychology behind people-pleasing, guilt, invisible emotional labour and boundaries.