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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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Caro Llewellyn and her partner, Maurizio Esposito.

The first time I met my partner, I tried to keep this part of me a secret

Online dating can be a minefield of sorting fact from fiction. And then you throw disability into the mix.

  • Caro Llewellyn
New data has shone a light on Perth’s singles’ suburbs.

Perth’s most bachelor-dense suburbs – and where the single ladies live

Where you live might influence your chances of finding love more than you think. Among singles aged 20-49, Perth’s dating landscape shows some intriguing patterns.

  • Sarah Brookes

How dating app algorithms push us together and drive us apart

The architecture of dating apps remains a mystery, but some users and experts believe racism and body image discrimination are being promoted on the platforms.

  • Kayla Olaya and Lauren Ironmonger
Bridget Jones has found herself a younger man. She isn’t the only one.

Bridget Jones is dating a younger man. She’s not the only one

Age-gap romances aren’t just becoming more common on-screen, they’re also increasing in the real world.

  • Nell Geraets

I was single and over 50. This is how I found love again

It involved dipping my toe into an unfamiliar pond.

  • Annie Lawson
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Dr Lisa Portolan is the author of a new book, 10 Ways to Find Love.

The way we date has changed, but the fantasy of a ‘big love’ has not

Dating online is now the norm for many hopeful singles. So why do we still yearn for the offline meet-cute?

  • Lauren Ironmonger
Dating needn’t be about finding Mr Right, it can be a way to learn about yourself.

I dated a dozen guys last year. It didn’t work out but I have no complaints

Gen Z may be the lonely generation but I’ve found valuable experiences by putting aside my shame and signing up for online dating.

  • Lucia Frazzetto

Swiping right goes very wrong as Andrew Tate’s army fakes a left turn

We all hide our flaws on dating apps, but this latest trend is next-level.

  • Genevieve Novak
2024 was the year of the “trophy boyfriend” thanks to Barry Keoghan (left), Travis Kelce and Adam Hyde.

How 2024 became the year of the trophy boyfriend

From Travis Kelce to Barry Keoghan and Adam Hyde, the “first boyfriends” of A-List women set the internet on fire this year.

  • Madison Griffiths

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