This Month
Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ appears to catch CEO in affair
What was seemingly meant to be a date at a concert has turned into a disaster for the married head of a US tech company and his human resources chief.
I’m a sex therapist. This is what makes someone cheat
Over her 40-year career, psychotherapist Esther Perel has encountered less than a handful of answers to the question: when were you last drawn to your partner?
11 things you and your partner must talk about
These areas are common sources of conflict and can lead to feelings of frustration and disconnection if not discussed.
March
Fighting over finances? You might need a money date
Coming to the meeting with the mindset that you’re going to be able to figure it out together is crucial.
January
‘We’re married but don’t live together – we’d drive each other mad’
One couple describes in detail what it’s like to be together while living mostly apart. It’s worked for 30 years.
‘My husband’s triathlon obsession killed our marriage’
At first I felt as though I’d failed, but then I realised that it was both of us who had stopped trying.
December 2024
‘Courses in love’: China steps up campaign to promote marriage, babies
Universities have been asked to educate single students on relationships and regular articles appear in state media about the benefits of having children.
‘So many zeros’: Why wealthy divorces are so complex
At the centre of every split is the question of how to divide assets. But the more money that is involved, the more complicated the task tends to be.
October 2024
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.
May 2024
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.
April 2024
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.
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.
December 2023
‘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.
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.
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.
November 2023
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.
October 2023
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.
August 2023
Canada PM Trudeau and wife Sophie separate
The unexpected announcement appeared to mark the end of the couple’s 18-year, high-profile marriage.
July 2023
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.
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.