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Kate Leaver

Metro

United Kingdom

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Recent:
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Past:
  • Metro
  • Stylist Magazine
  • Mamamia
  • Dazed
  • VICE

Past articles by Kate:

How to get over an argument with your office bestie

You’re angry, sure, but you have to maintain some semblance of professionalism here. → Read More

The dos and don'ts of lending and borrowing money from your friends

Mixing friends with finances can be a recipe for disaster if you don't communicate honestly and openly. → Read More

Mental health: visiting a city park boosts our mood as much as Christmas, experts reveal

Looking after your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health. Kate Leaver explains why getting outside is crucial for her mental health. → Read More

How to confront your friend when she's behaving badly

If your friend is being a bit of a bitch, then you should probably have a little chat. → Read More

How to be happy for your friends when you’re jealous of their achievements

OK, so you’ve got yourself a little comparison habit, have you? You look at everything your beloved friends are achieving and of course, you’re happy for them. But just quietly,... → Read More

It's perfectly fine not to have a 'best friend'

Friednship expert Kate Leaver answers reader questions about the value - or lack thereof - of having a 'best friend' → Read More

Lean On Me: How do I go about becoming friends with my boss?

Kate Leaver dishes out expert friendship advice to a woman who is thinking about befriending her boss. → Read More

Lean on Me: Is it OK to be upset that I wasn’t invited to my best mate’s stag do?

I’m beginning to think that we have to give our beloved friends and family permission to be a little wild when they’re planning their wedding. → Read More

Lean On Me: I have lots of friends so why do I still feel lonely?

Even for the friendliest and luckiest among us, it’s still possible to feel lonely. → Read More

Lean On Me: My friends want to know everything about my dating life. How can I tell them to back off?

Welcome to Lean On Me, a weekly agony aunt style column from Metro.co.uk where Kate Leaver answers your friendship woes. → Read More

Lean On Me: How do I tell my friends I can't afford expensive outings?

If your higher earning mates don’t get it or refuse to change – in short, get new friends. → Read More

Lean On Me: I've just moved here from the US. How do I meet people?

Welcome to Lean On Me – a weekly agony aunt style column from Metro.co.uk where Kate Leaver answers your friendship woes. Dear Kate, I’ve just moved to London from America.... → Read More

Lean On Me: Is it possible to stay friends with my ex?

Lean On Me is a weekly agony aunt style column for Metro.co.uk in which author Kate Leaver gives advice on friendship woes. → Read More

Lean On Me: My friend keeps trolling me on Instagram. Should I block her?

I know you probably worry that you’re being hypersensitive, or that this is somehow a trivial matter because it concerns Instagram, but please know that you’re right to feel weird and hurt by it. → Read More

Lean On Me: Should I tell my friends I want our holiday to be boyfriend-free?

I love my boyfriend, Helena, but I would be on a plane in a moment’s notice, big floppy hat on head, if my friends suggested a trip for just us. → Read More

Lean On Me: My friend’s boyfriend hit on me (and my mum). Do I tell her?

A tale as old as time: Man jeopardises perfectly lovely lady friendship with unforgivable creepiness. → Read More

Lean On Me: Should I tell my friend I think her boyfriend is wrong for her?

Welcome to Lean On Me – a weekly agony aunt style column from Metro.co.uk where Kate Leaver answers your friendship woes. Dear Kate, One of my best friends is going... → Read More

Lean On Me: How can I stop my friends bitching about each other?

Welcome to Lean On Me – a weekly agony aunt style column from Metro.co.uk where Kate Leaver answers your friendship woes. Dear Kate, I meet up monthly with my mates... → Read More

Lean On Me: Female friendships are transformative, beautiful, life-saving and must be nurtured

We're launching a weekly column to help with your friendship problems - agony aunt style. → Read More

S-Town is being turned into a movie. Here’s why that’s such a big problem

"What is the real justification for making this film?" → Read More