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I want what she’s having: One bride’s Mr Darcy makes another woman weep
The newlyweds’ perfection was painful to watch.
- by Anson Cameron
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Snezana Wood’s love story defies the reality dating show odds
She was a 34-year-old single mother when she went on The Bachelor and captured the heart of Sam Wood. Nine years on, the couple is still going strong.
- by Jane Rocca
Like gambling: Addictive dating apps a treadmill ‘we can’t get off’
Andy can pinpoint the exact moment when he realised he was addicted to dating apps: it was during a break-up in 2016.
- by Kimberley Bond
Meet the heartthrob playing Anne Hathaway’s 24-year-old love interest
A few years ago he was selling frozen yoghurt, now British actor Nicholas Galitzine is leading the rom-com revival, one hit film at a time.
- by Thomas Mitchell
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Anthony Albanese
Lovers separated by Iron Curtain for 22 years ‘married by Anthony Albanese’
The romance started in 1975 at Sydney University. After being torn apart by international politics, they reunited decades later – with the help of a future prime minister.
- by Tim Barlass
More than 800 ‘good-looking’ people rescued from love scam centre
Those trapped were forced to send “sweet nothings” to their victims, peppering them with questions about their day and meals, until they could be convinced to part with money.
- by Sarah Newey
Why bosses should embrace romance in the office
Two colleagues have affection for each other, and it’s been going on a while. There’s no power imbalance nor inappropriateness. Why not embrace it?
- by Margot Faraci
The Valentine’s mystery of a 125-year-old love letter
A love letter written 125 years ago has surfaced, prompting a call from the State Library to help build a better picture of the romantic couple.
- by Tim Barlass
Once a secret indulgence, romance novels are coming out from under the covers
In a world plagued by disease, war, the climate crisis and interest-rate hikes, they offer readers comfort and hope.
- by Danielle Norton
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Valentine's Day
In 1847, securing your Valentine could involve a third person
If you’re planning to pop the question on Valentine’s Day this handy pocket guide could just do the trick.
- by Tim Barlass
Has the ‘midnight kiss’ survived the pandemic and other dangers?
With shifts in dating culture and a continuing “tripledemic”, are today’s revellers still longing for that movie moment when the clock strikes 12?
- by Gina Cherelus
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