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Building new male friendships isn’t always a walk in the park. Just ask Tim Robinson.

Why can’t men make friends? Ask Paul Rudd

A new black comedy on male friendship spotlights the challenges men face to make new friends. But there are opportunities, if you know where to find them.

  • Nell Geraets

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For those of us from more conservative backgrounds, throwing a party may not come as naturally.

Every Friday at 4pm, I host a house party. It’s been a lifesaver

Life is busier than ever, but we are attending fewer events. Is it time we reclaim the art of celebrating?

  • Amy Molloy
Many men look to their wives as unofficial therapists and social directors. Not all women relish the role.

Women are growing tired of ‘mankeeping’, but it appears to be getting worse

The number of men reporting they have no close friends is on the rise, with more turning to their wives and girlfriends as unofficial therapists.

  • Catherine Pearson
Fans from Collingwood and Fremantle show their colours.

A footy text tested the limits of our friendship. She should know there are rules

I used to be a great hater of rival footy clubs. I laughed at the cheese platter Melbourne jibes and found Hawthorn fans in your face. But I’ve changed my tune.

  • Claire Heaney

Why ‘inconvenient’ friendships may be the best kind

There’s a powerful bond with mates who’ve known you since childhood.

  • Jamila Rizvi
Ricky Gervais has become known for his ability to offend on stage, but it’s a very different experience for most in the real world.

Have I offended you? Why it can be good (and bad) to take umbrage

Why are some people so easily offended? Is it a bad thing? More significantly, what do you achieve by taking offence?

  • Shona Hendley
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Constance Marten was well-connected and wealthy, but meeting Mark Gordon saw her life unravel.

Raised in luxury, jailed for her baby’s death: The fall of socialite Constance Marten

Marten was born into British high society, but her life began to seriously unravel after she met Mark Gordon.

  • Martin Evans and Susie Coen

Can friends stay close when one has kids? Turns out there is a way

From an old episode of Sex and the City comes an unlikely lesson in staying connected.

  • Brodie Lancaster
Fiona Dews (at left) and Rose Glassock at the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith, NSW. After surviving breast cancer “the dragon boats brought us together”, says Dews.

‘Go us! Look at what we can do!’ The water sport empowering breast cancer survivors

The ancient sport of dragon boat racing is breathing a new spirit of joy and camaraderie into these rowers’ lives.

  • Sue Williams

‘I’m with you, mate’: Days after Rob’s son drowned, so too did Adrian’s daughter

Last year, Rob Maniscalco lost his 15-year-old son, Lachie, in an accident. Days later, Adrian Chen’s daughter Tegan, 10, died in similar circumstances.

  • Katie Cunningham

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