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The Materialists, starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans (left) and Pedro Pascal, is about a tale as old as time: the love triangle.

‘They tap into desire, conflict and choice’: Why we can’t resist a love triangle

Celine Song’s newest film, Materialists, brings us yet another love triangle – something many people can relate to, but rarely know how to traverse.

  • Nell Geraets

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Would you screen potential partners based on height? The dating filter fuelling an online gender war

Tinder users can now sort profiles by height, a move some say is excluding shorter men from the dating pool.

  • Nick Newling
Restaurants can offer really rare or expensive wines by the glass, although these can be prohibitively expensive.

I paid to have dinner with strangers and this is how it went

Keen to widen my social circle, I took a late-night punt on a group blind date.

  • Melissa Iaria
Jeremy and Danielle.

From matchmakers to coaches: Why more singles are investing big in happily ever after

The world of elite dating agencies is in the spotlight thanks to Celine Song’s upcoming film, Materialists.

  • Lauren Ironmonger
Josie with one of their dating flyers.

‘Try dating Josie’: A Melbourne single’s unique approach to finding love

A diehard romcom fan has posted old-school flyers around inner Melbourne in a quest to find dates.

  • Sophie Aubrey
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness in May 2023. They announced their separation in September that year.

How to date when you’re going through a divorce

The breakdown of a marriage brings with it a range of emotions including, for some, a desire to get right back out there and meet new people. But if the divorce has not been finalised, potential new partners can present challenges.

  • Sara Mulcahy
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Conor Gallacher and Alex Reid with “robot love predictor” Dexter are bringing back the dating game show.

Dating apps be damned, this live game show is connecting real people

Human Love Quest uses an old-school format, audience participation, Dexter and some must-haves for modern-day singles looking for love.

  • Nell Geraets
Affordable date ideas mean couples on a budget can still find ways to connect.

Affordable date ideas for couples on a budget

Cost-of-living pressures have put fine dining off the menu for many, but a coffee date may not wow a potential new love. Here are some more imaginative options.

  • Cindy Yin
The 60-something male still has something to offer – but yes, it’s mainly garbage-related.

Older women want to date younger men? Wait, let me change your mind

The sixty-something male still has something to offer, I promise.

  • Richard Glover
Bridget Jones has moved onto a younger man. She’s not alone.

Looking at my middle-aged male friends, I see why women crave younger partners

The hottest accessory for an older woman? It’s not a new handbag.

  • Kathy Lette

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