Relationships
Why you should want to be a 'tough woman'
This sexologist and relationship expert wants you to reclaim the word ‘tough’ - starting now.
5 ways mindfulness can make you a better partner
A lot of us struggle with #3, and this can really help.
The 7 phases of a relationship - and what to consider before saying yes
Moving in? Adopting a puppy? Merging finances? These are the questions to ask yourself first, according to the experts.
"My partner isn't my best friend and yours shouldn't be either"
One person can’t be your everything.
11 easy ways to save on your wedding
You’re cordially invited to witness a large chunk of our savings disappear in a five-hour time span – or not?
Workmance? These are the 5 rules for office relationships
Make sure it's only the company's HR policy you break.
You can now outsource your Mother's Day gift buying
It’s never been easier to guarantee your rank as favourite child.
6 signs your partner is drinking too much, according to a psychologist
How to tell if their casual drinking has turned into something more serious.
"Is my partner emotionally abusing me?"
These are the 13 signs to look out for, according to an expert.
The list that saved my relationship
Bored of their life together, Danielle broke up with her boyfriend and broke his heart. But then writing a list changed everything.
Please stop asking me why my best friend is so thin
As the AnyBody Instagram account goes viral and Bec Judd gets skinny shamed again, our editor asks, why do we still care about size?
The biggest mistakes people make during a divorce
And how to deal with them maturely and realistically, according an expert.
"Losing weight didn't make me happy, so stop congratulating me for it"
Sexologist and relationship expert Dr Nikki Goldstein explains why a number on the scale shouldn't be your priority.
Learning to trust again after betrayal
Don't make like Married At First Sight and let baggage get in the way of potential relationships.
How to resuscitate a failing relationship, according to a sexologist
We might never be able to define what a perfect relationship looks like, but we can stop one falling apart.
You'll be surprised which sex falls in love quicker
Who do you think is most likely to drop the L-bomb first?
How and when to break-up with a friend
Relationships come and go but friends last forever, right? Not quite, says sexologist Dr Nikki Goldstein.
Is self-doubt killing your relationship?
The relationship killers are often not what you think. It’s not necessarily cheating… or some dramatic story line from a film.
When weddings go bad: horror stories from brides and grooms
Sadly, not every bride gets the fairytale wedding day she’s dreamed of.
“I joined Happn and was engaged seven months later"
Emily and James's love story is the ultimate modern-day fairytale.
What kind of Netflix cheater are you?
When your significant other falls asleep, do you watch another episode of GOT without them? (Be honest.)
Prince William doesn’t wear a wedding ring, do you really need one?
What hold does a band of platinum hold have over us?
Why feeling jealous can actually be a good thing
Whether we admit it or not, this is an emotion we all experience – some of us more regularly than others. Here’s how to channel it into something positive.
Dance moves that'll score you a date
Forget Tinder this the best way to pick up this Valentine's Day.
Finally an app that matches you via common hates
Fact: Nothing brings people closer together than the mutual hatred of a third party.
“I can’t sleep with my boyfriend”
For Tanya Hennessy and her boyfriend it’s all fun and games until it’s time to sleep.
How to make a marriage work with 10,000km between you
They say their love is strong enough to survive the distance.
Inside the marriage of Alyssa Healy and Mitchell Starc, cricket’s power couple
The pair met when they were nine and both competing for a spot in a rep team – now, they’re happily married.
How can a man not speak to his wife for 20 years?
Is ignoring your partner after a fight really the best way to deal with it?
Real women tell of the one that got away
"Fifteen years later, I feel pangs of regret when I see pictures of him on Facebook.”
The real lessons you learn in the first year of marriage
For one, saying the word husband is strange.
So your friends have broken up. Do you have to pick a side?
A woman’s two best friends went to her ex-husband's wedding. She felt betrayed – but does she have a right to be?
The one thing Anna Heinrich gets asked all the time
Heinrich says she knows the public is watching and waiting for a ring.
Are Christmas affairs really acceptable?
“Up to half of us have seen a married colleague kissing a co-worker but is a little kiss under the mistletoe so unforgivable?”
This mattress alerts you if your partner is cheating
"If your partner isn't faithful, at least your mattress is."
How much do you miss your partner when they’re gone?
One woman took the world's longest Uber ride ever to see her boyfriend.
Awkward. Turns out half the people you call ‘friends’ don’t like you back
Some sobering news for those with a large #squad.
Wedding staff tell: How not to start a marriage
Just don't choose 'My Heart Will Go On' as your wedding song.
Alex McKinnon and Teigan Power on relationships and living through heartbreak
The former Newcastle Knights star and his fiancee talk of silver linings and walking down the aisle.
Is it ever okay to check your partner's phone?
A newlywed suspected her husband was cheating. She checked his phone. What she found was worse.
The psychology behind why Ikea makes couples fight
Why that missing Allen key literally makes you want to scream at your significant other.
Friendship at first sight is definitely a thing
We know about love at first sight, but did you know you can fall in friendship?
Is Lady Gaga right - do men and women love differently?
“I think women love very hard. We love men. We just love with everything we have.”
How fragile Kim Kardashian can really help Kanye
A lesson in helping your partner through a rough patch.
What your jewellery says about your relationship status
Brad Pitt's done it, so has Bella and Gigi Hadid - would you wear your lover's name around your neck?
The fights every couple has had
There's the 'deciding what to eat' fight, the IKEA fight and then there's the 'planning a wedding' fight. Yep, we've all been there.
So, your partner’s cheated. Now what?
Finding out the person you love has betrayed you is one of the most hurtful, winding, body blows to experience. Here's what to do next.
The marriage advice that has gone viral
“Don’t say no to marriage, say yes and keep saying yes until the day you die.”
"I’m not living with my fiance until we’re married"
Angie and her fiance are getting married in three months and they’ve never lived together. This is why.
How to deal with heartbreak according to your favourite rom com
Do you feel like your heart is in a million pieces right now? This will fix that.
Completion ceremonies are the new divorce
When Erin and Jen Kyna’s marriage broke down, they didn’t burn their vows in fury. Instead, they re-wrote a releasing of their wedding vows.
This is why you’re attracted to married men
Some women are more likely to engage in affairs than others. Are you one of them?
Dating trick or treat: Use this one word to hook your date
Say this word and watch his eyes light up.
Wedding photographers spill on the moment they knew a couple wouldn't last
"There was more sexual tension between the groom and the best man than between the groom and the bride."
Dealing with the hurt caused by a relationship breakdown
When a relationship ends, there's no denying it bloody hurts. Here's how to pick yourself up and try again.
The amount of people who cheat is higher than you think
Most of us probably think that cheating is over exaggerated in film and TV, but it turns out the depiction on screen might be closer to home than you might...
How to have a happy, meaningful and stress-free wedding day
Newlywed Casey Beros shares what she learnt at her wedding, and it's not necessarily something you'll read in a bridal magazine.
Should cheating really be a deal-breaker?
Why do people think cheating is a deal-breaker, when so many people do it? Other cultures have much more permissive attitudes to infidelity.
10 tried and tested pick-up lines that actually work on Tinder
Is there a more attractive quality in a man than ‘good chat’? Just some solid banter, a bit of game, the perfect reply.
Do you need to tell your ex you're getting married?
Or should they just find out on social media like everyone else?
Should you tell a stranger their partner’s cheating?
A woman in the US stuck a note onto her neighbour's door informing the neighbour that her husband was cheating. Compassionate or crazy move?
It’s never too late to say sorry to an ex
The relationship may have ended decades ago but that doesn't mean you can't apologise.
Is the secret to a long-lasting relationship not getting married?
Could the key to happily ever after be to never actually say ‘I do’ in the first place?
Can you future-proof your marriage?
Casey Beros might not believe in ‘forever’, but before this bride ties the knot, she’s found a few ways she (and we) can improve the odds.
Do you know how to spot a narcissist?
Turns out we’re missing one important clue that reflects the severity of the condition.
The awkward conversation I had to have with my fiancé before we got married
Casey Beros talks prenups and cold feet just weeks before her wedding.
You might hate 'small talk' but it's actually really important
Let’s face it no-one really enjoys talking about the weather in the elevator but there are benefits to mastering dreaded small talk.
Brangelina divorce: leave Jennifer Aniston out of it
Their relationship ended 11 years ago, Ali Stephenson asks why do we think the Brangelina divorce is a victory for Jen?
Casey Beros’s bride diary: “Getting advice from a sexologist”
This week Casey heads to the sexologist and discovers watching The Bachelor isn’t so good for your relationship.
Should you tell your friend what you think of her affair?
So your best friend is sleeping with a married man – or worse, she’s the one cheating. This is how you deal.
How to stage an intervention with your partner
Rosie's husband's unhealthy habit of overeating is starting to take a toil on their relationship. This is what she should do.
Who handles a breakup better men or women?
What women can learn from how men when it comes to coping with breakups.
Seven reasons why friends who love food are the best
Corrine Barraclough shares her prerequisites for picking pals.
Lessons learnt from real-life worse first dates
Yes, they’ll make you cringe. But where there is failure, there is hope. (Even on Tinder.)
Is it ever okay to lie to your partner?
Is there really a difference between lying about liking a gift and lying about seeing an ex?
Can relationships work without a male breadwinner?
A new study suggests your husband's job can predict if you'll divorce.
Five ways being separated can bring you closer
Keep your relationship together by doing things apart.
The weird way marriage is keeping you out of jail
Just thinking about your wedding (even if you’re single) could stop you from committing a crime.