Friendship
Two of Us
Good Weekend
‘Let’s do one more year’: At 90, Nancy and Betty still teach teen boys athletics
Over 50 years, through tragedy and other hurdles, Nancy Atterton and Betty Moore’s friendship has stayed on track.
- by Tim Elliott
Latest
When Collette Dinnigan did a tour in Italy, she didn’t expect to find a kindred spirit
Meeting French cook and author Mimi Thorisson was the beginning of a special friendship.
- by Jane Rocca
What is medium talk and how do you master it?
Navigating the conversational grey area between small talk and deeper conversations can be tricky. Here’s how to do it.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
The good, the bad and the smelly: The reality of share-house living
Sure, there are the housemate horror stories, but often the share-house experience can lead to lifelong friendships and treasured memories.
- by Shona Hendley
Opinion
Conspiracy theories
I thought we’d be friends forever – then came the conspiracy theories
What started with woo-woo wellness quickly became something darker.
- by Grace Flynn
Opinion
Sunday Life
Want to test your friendships? I have devised the perfect formula
I call it the “shopping mall test” and it helps protect my future self from aggravation.
- by Kerri Sackville
Modern Guru
Good Weekend
A lesbian friend has asked me to donate sperm, but my new girlfriend’s not happy
While it’s a life-changing gift, there are long-term risks, writes our Modern Guru.
- by Danny Katz
Modern Guru
Good Weekend
When people ask me to say ‘hi’, it makes me want to go low
The third-party “hi” should be stamped out, writes our Modern Guru.
- by Danny Katz
Small talk can help boost your career. Here’s how to do it well
Small talk can feel awkward, especially in an office. These experts have some advice.
- by Danielle Abril
Two of Us
Good Weekend
These mates dreamt about retiring to Mexico – but found a little Aussie town instead
Peter Manwaring and Robert Carroll used to talk about retiring to a hacienda, but then they discovered Australian country town Molong.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Opinion
Real life
I thought winning wasn’t everything. Then my netball team made it to the grand final
After a 30-year break, all I cared about was being back on the court. But against the Boyfriend Team, I found myself wanting to claim victory more than anything.
- by Carolyn Webb
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