The THRILL of a NEW FRIEND

Last week, I met my sister for coffee, and the moment I walked into the cafe, she knew something was up. As soon as she’d ordered us our usual cappuccinos, she leaned across the table, her eyes gleaming. ‘You’ve met someone!’ she exclaimed. ‘Come on, spill!’ And the truth is, yes, I’m in the middle of a heady, intoxicating new relationship, and couldn’t wait to talk about it.

At 48, I feel like a teenager again. I spend half my time on my