Emma Beddington
Emma Beddington is a prominent columnist for The Guardian, known for her insightful commentary on cultural and social issues. With a keen focus on contemporary relationships and gender dynamics, she often explores the complexities of modern life, particularly in the context of evolving societal norms. Her recent work addresses a phenomenon termed the 'relationship recession,' highlighting a significant decline in traditional dating and marriage among younger generations. Beddington draws connections between sociopolitical factors and personal relationships, providing a nuanced perspective on how external pressures influence individual choices. Through her writing, she encourages readers to reconsider conventional definitions of love and connection, advocating for a broader understanding of fulfilling relationships beyond traditional coupledom.
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Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist discussing women's health issues related to menopause.
Women don’t need menopause tea and meno-friendly nighties. They need doctors to take them seriously | Emma Beddington
United Kingdom· 2026-05-31
Guardian columnist Emma Beddington referred to it as 'a low-fat lactose ectoplasm'.
‘It’s become something of a craze’: influencers spread news of healthy French cheese | FranceUnited Kingdom· 2026-05-29
Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist.
From ‘mood hoovers’ to ‘energy vampires’ - here’s why negative friends are good for you | Life and styleUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-27
Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist discussing the concept of lavender marriage.
The lavender marriage is back – but why? | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-20
Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist discussing work culture and its implications.
996 work culture is sad and inhumane. Whatever’s wrong with 888 – or even 000? | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-05
Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist.
Ready to give up social media? ‘Advice pollution’ might just get you there | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-01Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist discussing workplace behavior and HR challenges.
Is behaviour at work getting worse – or are we just becoming oversensitive snowflakes? | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-25Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist discussing generational perceptions.
Have you been a victim of the ‘gen Z stare’? It’s got nothing on the gen X look of dread | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-27Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist discussing relationships and personal changes.
Could you love someone who believed in fairies, wanted an open relationship or even took up golf? | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-20
Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist discussing the implications of air conditioning.
How do I feel about air conditioning? On the one hand, I’m extremely hot. On the other, it’s destroying the planet | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-14
Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist.
Is ‘princess treatment’ a harmless trend – or yet more fuel for misogyny? | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-04
Emma Beddington reflects on her experiences as a parent and the changes in her life as her son turns 23 and prepares to move to New York.
What’s it like to be 23 and starting a new life? I’m unpacking a lot of emotions as my son heads to the US | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-29
Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist who critiques the discourse around population growth.
You say we need more babies, rightwingers? Come back to me after you’ve fought in the trenches of soft play | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-09
Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist discussing gendered workspaces.
Working from home? It’s so much nicer if you’re a man | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-01
Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist.
Could the right question bring some magic to your meetings? | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-26
Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist discussing the value of human relationships compared to pets.
That’s enough pro-pet propaganda! There are at least seven things that humans do better | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-18
Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist reflecting on intergenerational relationships.
Do we ever stop feeling anxious, angry or sad about relationships? Not if my older friends are any guide | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-05
Emma Beddington is the author of the article discussing the modern girlboss movement.
From Gwyneth Paltrow to the Duchess of Sussex, the girlboss is back. In this economy, who can blame them? | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-13
Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist who shares her essential rules for happy home dining.
Never ask ‘what’s for dinner’ and hide food from teenagers – my essential rules for happy home dining | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-30
Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist.
What I learned from the woman who does 52 new things a year | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-24
Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist.
It’s time to embrace Dugnadsånd – the Norwegian concept we all need right now | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-23
Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist.
Many young people find safety in the soothing world of ASMR videos – imagine if we could give them that in the real world | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-16Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist.
How can you tell if a man is really into cast-iron kitchenware? He’ll pansplain it to you | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-03Emma Beddington reflects on her experiences as an empty nester after her children have left home.
It’s two years since the kids left. Here’s what I’ve learned – and what has surprised me | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-02
Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist discussing the emotional impact of a deceased anglerfish on young women.
How do I know young women are not OK? Their devastation over a doomed anglerfish | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-24Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist discussing beauty treatments and societal trends.
I am a tweakment holdout. When will wrinkles, bad teeth and big pores be back in fashion? | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-23
Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist.
What would I tell my younger self if I met her for coffee? Mostly that things do get better | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-16
Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist.
I tried the popular 30/30/30 morning routine – and was left sadder, wiser and nauseated | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-10
Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist discussing the relationship recession.
We’re in a relationship recession – and a lot of women are absolutely fine with that | Emma BeddingtonUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-09