DEAR DEIDRE: I FEEL as if my life is stuck in a rut and I am just existing.

I’m a 40-year-old single man. Apart from my parents I have zero friends and few acquaintances.

My lack of friendships is making me feel inadequate. I suffer with low confidence as it is and this just makes it worse.

I would love a group of friends, even one or two would mean so much. I want people I can confide in and connect with.

I feel sad when I see groups of friends out with each other. It just brings home to me how alone I really am.

I work as a freelancer in IT, so my workplace constantly changes and I never get the chance to make meaningful connections.

Life just doesn’t feel fun and I am just existing.

Please suggest something before I am too old to go out and make any friends.

DEIDRE SAYS: There’s nothing wrong with being you, but you need to raise your confidence and your belief in yourself. My support pack on Raising Self-esteem should help.

Think about hobbies and interests and get involved in activities where you will meet like-minded people.

Consider cognitive behavioural therapy, which has been proved to be beneficial. Your GP can find a therapist for you.

And check out meetup.com to see what is going on locally.

DEIVID WASHINGTON is set to leave Chelsea on loan and join Neymar at Santos.

The Brazilian signed for the Blues in the summer of 2023 for £17.1million from Santos.

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Deivid Washington is set to leave Chelsea on loan and join Neymar at Santos[/caption]

But he has managed only three appearances in West London – all coming in cup competition last season.

The playmaker – who can play centrally or out wide – has been linked with a move away from Chelsea amid his lack of game time.

And according to Ben Jacobs, 19-year-old Washington is closing in on a season-long loan back to Santos before the January transfer window shuts.

It comes as the Brazilian side – top of the league – look to bring superstar Neymar back to the club.

The former PSG and Barcelona winger has terminated his £2.5million-a-week deal with Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia.

The 32-year-old managed just one goal and three assists in seven appearances during a disappointing two-year stint at the Kingdom Arena.

Neymar ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament during Brazil’s World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in October 2023.

It kept him out for a year before returning 12 months later – getting injured again in his second game back.

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Al Hilal agreed to terminate his contract and Neymar is closing in on a return to Brazil.

Neymar spent four years with Santos from 2009-2013 – scoring 136 goals in 225 games – before joining Barcelona.

In Spain he won two LaLiga titles and the Champions League before a world-record £198m move to PSG in 2017.

After five years in the French capital – winning the league title every season – Neymar made the move to Saudi.

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Neymar has left Al Hilal[/caption]

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The Brazilian is closing in on a return to Santos[/caption]

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A BRITISH man has been killed in a massive avalanche at a ski resort in the French Alps.

The 55-year-old died after being swept away by an avalanche in an off-piste sector in the Chamonix valley, at the foot of Mont Blanc.

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The area of Mont Blanc is popular with skiers (stock)[/caption]

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The Argentière Glacier in the French Alps (stock)[/caption]

The tragedy unfolded on Tuesday afternoon at Grand Montets, Argentiere.

The victim was discovered at 4.35pm by members of the ski patrol, cops said.

As they were preparing to close the slopes for the day, they noticed an avalanche stretching two-thirds of a mile down the slope.

While inspecting the area they discovered the victim’s elbow, which had not been completely buried.

Medics were flown on to the mountain by helicopter but, tragically, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Rescuers scoured the area for two hours in search of other possible victims.

The prefecture of the Haute-Savoie said in a statement: “A very large avalanche occurred in the Grands Montets ski area, in the Herse sector.

“Due to very unfavorable weather conditions and the significant risk of a second avalanche, the rescue operation was halted late in the evening.

“The checks carried out confirm a provisional assessment of one victim.”

The mountain police said: “The victim was a 55-year-old man of English origin.

“The reasons for the triggering of this kilometre-long and 400-metre-wide flow are currently unknown and an investigation is underway.”

Local reports said the man was skiing his 11th descent from the Herse chairlift.

The avalanche risk was rated on the European Avalanche Danger Scale as four out of five, meaning “high”.

Strong winds in the afternoon led to the closure of the mountain’s highest lift, the Bochard gondola.

The prefecture urged skiers to “imperatively respect the precautionary instructions given by the resorts and public services”.

LOVE Island has revealed its latest dumped stars – as Maya Jama returned to axe three favourites in a mass exit.

Several past islanders are currently looking for love once again in the latest All Stars edition.

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Host Maya Jama returned with a shocking announcement[/caption]

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She asked the cast to stand in a line – while a twist unfolded[/caption]

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Luca and Elma were voted as favourite boy and favourite girl[/caption]

However tonight’s episode saw three journeys simultaneously come to an end.

Nas Majeed, Kaz Crossley and Montel McKenzie were all dumped in a dramatic triple exit.

It came as the group enjoyed a party in Vibe Club – only for host Maya to interrupt with an announcement.

Asking the cast to form a line in front of her, Maya added: “Islanders, I’m glad you’ve been having a bit of fun, but things are obviously about to get serious.

“The public have been voting for their favourite girl and their favourite boy.”

Maya then revealed that the public picked Luca and Elma as their favourites.

She added that the two girls and two boys who received the least amount of votes would be vulnerable and at risk of being dumped from the Island immediately.

In addition to Nas, Kaz and Montel, fellow islander Tina Stinnes was also on the chopping block.

Luca and Elma were told they were the ones deciding which Islander stays… and which three were to be dumped.

Bombshell Tina – who has been growing closer to Scott Thomas – was given a reprieve, while the other three were all eliminated.

Here is a look back at their respective time in the All Stars villa.

KAZ CLASH

Series 4 islander Kaz, 30, entered the All Stars villa on Day 1 – unlike her previous Casa Amor arrival.

Addressing how she felt post-exit, Kaz shared: “I feel very excited to get back to my family and friends and I feel proud of myself.

“I feel like I stayed true to myself and I really enjoyed my time in there.”

During her time in the villa, Kaz found herself in a love triangle with pal Elma Pazar – over semi-pro footballer Ronnie Vint.

Having been coupled with Elma – whom he’d just kissed – Ronnie snogged Kaz in the Secret Garden just moments after.

Meanwhile, fans were shocked to learn Kaz and Elma had been friends for five years.

Having enjoyed not just one, but two kisses, the pair decided they better tell Elma.

Kaz quickly confessed: “I went with Ronnie to the Secret garden and we kissed.”

Looking shocked, Elma replied: “Oh… oh… OK… let me just take a minute to process that.”

She added: “I’m not cross at you cause I’ve told you to go and have a chat with him. I’m more disappointed in him.”

Initially, Kaz had been coupled with dancer Curtis Pritchard as decided by the public.

On Day 4, however, she recoupled with series 8 star Luca Bish.

Most recently, a delighted Kaz was picked by Montel McKenzie during a “daytime steal” – though not without some drama.

As for Montel, the series 10 alum entered All Stars as a bombshell on Day 11.

He arrived in the villa alongside fellow newcomer Harriett Blackmore – and just 48 hours later, they were given the opportunity for the “daytime steal”.

Last week, a smitten Catherine Agbaje told Montel he had “walked in at the perfect time” during a chat with him.

The pair had originally appeared together during series 10, two years ago, but didn’t couple up.

After he chose Kaz, Catherine confronted Montel and admitted she thought she would be picked.

During the awkward chat,  Catherine explained: “I wasn’t upset at you, I think I was shocked by you because I thought you were talking about me…”

Smirking, Montel admitted: “Oh…yeah I can see why… the main reason is the fact I’ve known you for a while and if something was gonna happen, it would have…”

He continued: “I think you’re an unreal person but it has been explored…”

Confused, Catherine replied: “it hasn’t really been explored…”.

Viewers were furious, having gotten the impression she had been led on.

One wrote: “Montel you can learn and explore more with Kaz when your voted out of the villa x”

A second remarked: “Get Montel home NOW.”

While a third added: “Bruh just leave Montel alone. He’s a walking red flag.”

Addressing his and Kaz’s plans following their exits, Montel revealed: “We’re definitely going to see each other outside of the Villa, I have got plans to go up to Manchester, she’s got plans to come and watch me play football.

“We’re just enjoying it at the moment, not trying to get ahead of ourselves. But we like being around each other, and we do fancy each other!”

FRIEND ZONE

Naseem “Nas” Majeed originally competed in series 6 – and entered the All Stars villa on Day 1.

Upon arrival, the public voted him and Catherine to be coupled up in the initial pairings.

Despite a seemingly budding romance, the pair mutually agreed to remain friends after failing to get sparks flying

Fans soon criticised Nas for “disappearing” from screens – as he stayed out of drama and failed to find a connection.

Taking to X, one wrote: ” “i forgot nas was in the villa and then he says he fancies elma the most that is so random #loveisland”.

Another added: “Is Nas still in Love Island ? #LoveIslandAllStars”

While a third penned: “Nas is just an extra at this point cause what’s he still doing there , he doesn’t want Catherine and no one wants him #LoveIslandAllStars.”

A fourth chimed in: “At least Ron is chatting to the ladies & trying… why is Nas still there & not even approaching anyone.”

Catherine had previously criticised Nas for lack of affection, with Nas claiming he was a “slow burner” when it came to romantic interests.

Speaking after his exit, Nas said: “I have no regrets about being a slow burner – I might even bring out a podcast called ‘Slow
Burner’. I move with intent.

“I don’t tend to fall head over heels from the get-go. I like taking
things slow. Maybe I shot myself in the foot a little bit but that’s how I am as a person. I can leave with my head held high.”

Love Island All Stars continues on ITV2 and ITVX.

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Nas was among three islanders to be dumped in tonight’s episode[/caption]

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Kaz and Montel were also dumped as part of the mass exit[/caption]