Life
Relationships
Can a relationship survive when trust is broken?
MJ Angel 4:50pm Very little comes close to that earth-shattering, gut-wrenching feeling when you suspect and then discover your partner has cheated.
Could you go tantric?
CATHERINE RODIE Although the origins of tantra are steeped in Eastern philosophy, today in the West it is simply a way of having sex that offers greater connection and value.
Brush smarter
The world's first internet toothbrush makes its debut
'Brush smarter'. That’s the message from the makers of what is billed as the world’s first internet-connected toothbrush.
Swinging may not be everyone but it's great for some
MATTY SILVER A client came to see me recently to talk about her sex life.
Love bytes
Love bytes: The danger of online dating scams
Alexandra Bathman It was a miserable and rainy night in Perth. But for Arriadne, this particular night was just as miserable and lonely as the one before. Arriadne, now 55, was in the middle of a divorce and her only outlet for socialising and entertainment was through the online game Words with Friends on Facebook. This is when an ad for online dating popped up on her screen.
Holiday season a sad time for many singles
BETTINA ARNDT It's not always much fun being single in the holiday season. It can be lonely.
Back to work
Back to work: How to beat the holiday hangover
MJ Angel As the reality of the working year begins for many of us this week, hearing that alarm going off, getting back into that suit or uniform and facing the working day can be brutal.
Holiday magic
CATHERINE ARMITAGE Pull up a deckchair and let time stand still - that's how memories are made.
Baby names: William and Charlotte on top for 2013 as conservatism rules the roost
SARAH BERRY Despite an abundance of bizarre baby names, most people tend to have a far more sedate sensibility.
Getting the spark back: ways to rediscover romance
Michaela Fox After the initial lust has subsided and the romance has dimmed, many couples will find themselves in a relationship rut at some point. While many couples turn to relationship counselling, others find less conventional approaches can also work.
Numbers game
Singles find their niche in search for love
DAISY DUMAS Dating has become a serious investment for many.
CityKat
The ten-box conundrum
Katherine Feeney When it comes to love, should anything less than ticking all the boxes suffice?
Freaky freckles
Minutes of sun a spot of bother no more
STEPHANIE WOOD I didn't read Pippi Longstocking when I was a kid. I wish I had. Because I would have discovered that my freckles didn't make me a freak.
People pleasers
Good Grinch: the benefits of being nice
SARAH BERRY Being 'nice' tends to come with a waft of Ned Flanders-do-gooder mustiness. It feels disingenuous and a little doughy.
Sydney's secret swimming spots
HELEN PITT It's taken a while, but the sea is at last Helen Pitt's friend.
Doctor's inspiration
My friend Mike
Dr Ranjana Srivastava As Christmas approaches I reflect on all the patients I have met this year and set myself the somewhat difficult task of selecting one whose journey has inspired me.
Top tips
Be prepared
The holidays are here. But lurking under every beach umbrella and in every backyard barbie are ever-present dangers. Linda McSweeny offers some tips to help you survive the festive season.
Life-changing event: Triplets
My plan was to have one child, take six months off work and then get back into it. Then I found out I was having triplets.
Deconstructing Rosalie
Rosalie Higson After a series of family tragedies, Rosalie Higson decided radical therapy was needed to get her back on track.
How CityKat and its glorious contributors saw 2013
Katherine Feeney Reviewing year seven of the CityKat blog.
Tragic tale
Ellen winner dies on dream trip to Australia
He had recently returned home after his third tour of duty in Afghanistan. Then he and his wife won a skydiving trip to Australia on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Miracle pregnancy
Claims of virgin births in US near 1 per cent: study
It's that time of year again when people around the world recount the Christmas tale of Jesus' birth to the Virgin Mary.
Brain training to prevent brain drain?
SARAH BERRY You're standing in front of the fridge and, for the life of you, can't remember what you are looking for.
Dating sites gear up for Christmas rush
Caroline Schelle Dating websites expect to double their registrations between Christmas and the new year as lonely hearts sign up looking for a soul mate for 2014.
Humans and felines
The evolution of our cat obsession
Rebecca J. Rosen New archaeological evidence from China documents for the first time a chain of events that forged the relationship between human and feline.
Opposites attract, or do they?
MJ Angel According to a new study, similarity is actually the key to a long-lasting relationship.
Star signs
Astrology prediction 2014
Yasmin Boland Everyone's luck is going to change in 2014. Oh yes, it's true.
Fears gadgets turning love into a game
Is hook-up culture killing romance for young people? Jill Stark and Laura Banks report.
