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October

Experts believe many of the problems they see might be softened if men were educated on the changes their partners were facing.

What men need to understand about older women and sex

Lengthy dry spells are surprisingly common in relationships, but there are ways to get that spark back.

  • Susanna Galton

May

Who knew there was another crucial role for the humble tennis ball?

How a tennis ball saved my marriage

Having considered various remedies to keep his wife sane and his health intact, it turns out there’s a simple solution to the writer’s snoring.

  • Luke Benedictus

April

Joe Darling and Jane Needham opted for a “collaborative” divorce.

This increasingly popular divorce strategy can save money and tears

Jane Needham and Joe Darling wanted their divorce to be kind on their children and each other.

  • Duncan Hughes
Emily Ratajkowski and her divorce rings, designed by jeweller Alison Chemla.

Why ‘divorce rings’ are going viral

The trend of such jewellery, embraced primarily by women, is about breathing life into one’s marriage bands after a split.

  • Allison Duncan

December 2023

John Denton and Jane Turner have criss-crossed the globe throughout their hugely diverse careers.

‘I’m the gravitas, she’s the bling’: An unlikely power couple

John Denton is the first Australian to run the Paris-based International Chamber of Commerce. He still gets recognised as the real-life husband of Kath from Kath & Kim.

  • Gus McCubbing
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How do I convince my future wife a prenup won’t kill the romance?

Family lawyers set out why it’s important, and how to do it without ruffling feathers.

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10 ways to stop ‘silver divorce’ destroying your wealth

Older couples are increasingly calling it quits. These are the issues to consider before breaking the knot.

  • Duncan Hughes

November 2023

Family disputes about wills and estates have jumped by about 80 per cent in the past decade.

Why courts are being asked to find elderly grooms unfit to marry

Relatives successfully claimed $2.5 million in superannuation should be paid to a deceased man’s estate, not his widow because he was suffering dementia when they married.

  • Peter Townsend

October 2023

Clementine Ford, whose new book, I Don’t: The Case Against Marriage, should be required reading for Millennials and Gen Z.

Why women should never get married – ever

A new book by Australian feminist Clementine Ford aims to stop females entering into an institution that does them harm.

  • Theo Chapman

August 2023

Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, announced that they are separating after 18 years of marriage.

Canada PM Trudeau and wife Sophie separate

The unexpected announcement appeared to mark the end of the couple’s 18-year, high-profile marriage.

  • David Ljunggren and Ismail Shakil

July 2023

Allan Myers is battling again to try to preserve the independence of family trusts from divorce property settlements.

Can Allan Myers save rich, divorced men?

The long-time member of the Melbourne establishment is mounting what may be a last-ditch defence of the family trust.

  • Aaron Patrick
Newlyweds pose for photos in Wuhan, China.

Why China’s young people are not getting married

About 6.8 million couples registered for marriage last year, the lowest since records began in 1986 and way down from 13.5 million in 2013.

  • Nicole Hong and Zixu Wang

February 2023

Even an unhappy marriage may help prevent heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Want to live longer? Then get married

A new report has found huge health benefits to tying the knot, even though it has never been less fashionable.

  • Mick Brown

December 2022

“It sounds very exotic”: The LeWatts - Sam, toddler Eli and Jess - share a new surname.

Why do women still change their names when they marry?

Most Millennial women take their husband’s surname, but for some couples there are more creative options.

  • Hannah Wootton
Jakarta: The new criminal code is a blow for those seeking to promote modern, tolerant Indonesia.

Don’t do it: US warns Indonesia on making sex outside marriage a crime

Indonesia risks being shunned by international investors and travellers after its parliament approved a controversial new criminal code.

  • Emma Connors
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November 2022

Cate Cleve, with her daughters Lynie and Sadie, elected to do an online parenting program.

Learning how to be better at the most important job in the world

Parenting is a hard job that few feel prepared for and even fewer feel they are good at.

  • Julie Hare

October 2022

Psychotherapist and podcast host Esther Perel.

Couples counsellor Esther Perel and the rise of therapy voyeurism

On the eve of her Australian tour, the relationship therapist reveals why our intimate partnerships are struggling – and why listening to others’ stories may help.

  • Eugenie Kelly
John and Julie Gottman

How to fix your marriage in seven days

John and Julia Gottman have studied marriages for more than 40 years and believe they have found the scientific foundation of lasting love.

  • Catherine Pearson
Family lawyer Fiona Reid.

Should you say yup to a prenup?

Young couples are seeking financial agreements amid first home buyer woes, but it’s not always the right move.

  • Lucy Dean

January 2022

Newlyweds pose for photos in Wuhan, China. The gender imbalance has been exacerbated with more and more women choosing to pursue higher education or career advancement, delaying their marriage plans.

Lonely hearts look for love in China’s revolutionary dating landscape

While parents are desperate to find partners for their children, media outlets have ventured into the dating and marriage matchmaking market too.

  • Pan Wang

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