Dating
Does absence really make the heart grow fonder? It depends
While the adage may be a go-to for those in long-distance relationships, could all couples benefit from some time apart? Experts weigh in.
- by Patrick Lenton
Latest
From the ‘gutters of Hinge’ to city of love: Aussies are dating through their holidays
Single people don’t just want to see the sights during their holidays, they also want to see – and date – the people.
- by Nell Geraets
Opinion
Sex & relationships
I’m a lapsed maneater and a born-again virgin. Here are my rules of dating
Oh, the irony isn’t lost on me: once viewed as too experienced, I’m now virtually clueless about modern dating!
- by Debbie Hooper
Opinion
Divorce
Whether you’re Jenny from the Block or a suburban matron, divorce is not a spectator sport
Sure, celebrities trade privacy for fame. But I’d rather revel in their clothes or babies or weddings, not the death of something they believed was forever.
- by Kate Halfpenny
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Matt Agnew: ‘I am grateful that Abbie [Chatfield] remains a part of my life’
The ex-Bachelor star and astrophysicist discusses the most important women in his life.
- by Robyn Doreian
Opinion
Marriage
In ick-ness and in health? Managing mild disgust in your marriage
When your long-term partner reveals a long-time ick, the only sensible thing to do is have a nervous breakdown.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Opinion
Sunday Life
Men are not from Mars. They are from another galaxy entirely
Am I generalising? Yes. Do I care? No.
- by Kathy Lette
Sorry, Bumble, it’s not you. I’d just rather read a steamy book
Reality is making celibates of us all and romance novels are having a renaissance.
- by Genevieve Novak
Ghosting is an inescapable part of dating. Is it ever OK?
A study found 25 per cent of participants said they’d been ghosted by a romantic partner, and just over 20 per cent said they had ghosted someone themselves.
- by Catherine Pearson
Opinion
Sex & relationships
Dating apps are sheer hell. But I’m not ready to go ‘boy sober’, either
It takes every ounce of mental strength to not believe I am destined to end up with a man who thinks “doing” countries is a personality trait.
- by Carly Sophia
Does an Instagram ‘like’ count as cheating? According to Gen Z, yes
“Micro-cheating” an internet-era term for small acts of betrayal in a relationship.
- by Tatum Hunter
Original URL: https://www.theage.com.au/topic/dating-jbx