Grazia Issue 797

THERE’S NO DOUBT our relationships have been tested by this pandemic. Whether you’re navigating the politics of socially-distanced dates or locked down with a partner you’ve never spent so much time with, perhaps it’s unsurprising that our report on page 42 shows we’re in the midst of a sex drought. But we’ve also learned the truth about that old adage: distance makes the heart grow fonder. On page 38, four people write love letters to those they’re missing in a moving piece that’s a pertinent reminder that no one can lock down love. And if you too are struggling with loneliness and isolation, join us for one of our Grazia Support Bubble virtual sessions. Sign up for our weekly email at graziadaily. co.uk/grazia-newsletter for all the details.…

THERE’S NO DOUBT our relationships have been tested by this pandemic. Whether you’re navigating the politics of socially-distanced dates or locked down with a partner you’ve never spent so much time with, perhaps it’s unsurprising that our report on page 42 shows we’re in the midst of a sex drought. But we’ve also learned the truth about that old adage: distance makes the heart grow fonder. On page 38, four people write love letters to those they’re missing in a moving piece that’s a pertinent reminder that no one can lock down love. And if you too are struggling with loneliness and isolation, join us for one of our Grazia Support Bubble virtual sessions. Sign up for our weekly email at graziadaily. co.uk/grazia-newsletter for all the details.…

Have your say… Email us at feedback@graziamagazine.co.uk ■ Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @GraziaUK REACH OUT TO HELP OUT Your article If you are lonely right now, you are not alone (8 Feb) was a reminder that a lot of people are struggling. Alongside the sometimes severe or fatal physical consequences of Covid, there are the mental health implications. The true breadth of this silent pandemic is unclear. There are the impacts for those with pre-existing mental health problems, and new impacts – economic hardship, loneliness. Getting help is not easy. Zoom sessions are not the same as talking to professionals face to face. As the writer says, a support bubble is a necessity. If we know people are struggling, we need to be there for them. I…

Have your say… Email us at feedback@graziamagazine.co.uk Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @GraziaUK REACH OUT TO HELP OUT Your article If you are lonely right now, you are not alone (8 Feb) was a reminder that a lot of people are struggling. Alongside the sometimes severe or fatal physical consequences of Covid, there are the mental health implications. The true breadth of this silent pandemic is unclear. There are the impacts for those with pre-existing mental health problems, and new impacts – economic hardship, loneliness. Getting help is not easy. Zoom sessions are not the same as talking to professionals face to face. As the writer says, a support bubble is a necessity. If we know people are struggling, we need to be there for them. I visit my elderly…

The Golden Globe nominations have been revealed – and the overwhelming response was… disbelief. Awards lists often stir indignation, but this felt different; implausible. Michaela Coel’s I May Destroy You , about consent and the aftermath of rape, wasn’t recognised, despite being one of the most original, ground-breaking series of last year. The world was blown away by Coel’s genius and the nuance and depth of the show. The fact she’s a Black woman raises the depressingly age-old question about whose stories judges value, and is proof that awards shows aren’t always reliable indicators of cultural relevance. If they were, Coel would get every gong going.…

The Golden Globe nominations have been revealed – and the overwhelming response was… disbelief. Awards lists often stir indignation, but this felt different; implausible. Michaela Coel’s I May Destroy You , about consent and the aftermath of rape, wasn’t recognised, despite being one of the most original, ground-breaking series of last year. The world was blown away by Coel’s genius and the nuance and depth of the show. The fact she’s a Black woman raises the depressingly age-old question about whose stories judges value, and is proof that awards shows aren’t always reliable indicators of cultural relevance. If they were, Coel would get every gong going.…