Don't get me wrong. I'm a lover, not a hater, but to me, a commercialised, Americanised Valentine's Day misses the point, writes Lizzie Marvelly.

Romantic getaways are on the agenda for many Kiwis as Valentine's Day fast approaches.

The surprising number of couples over 50 happily living without sex.

Would you send a ghostwritten breakup text?

What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas.

OPINION: They're hiding behind witty one liners and filtered selfies, ready to bring you all manner of mortifying moments.

The problems in your office could come down to the presence of these personality types.

When it comes to romance, it seems Kiwis have the best of intentions - although we might not always follow through.

"You'd be hard pressed to find a teen that hasn't been asked to send a naked or semi-naked photo of themselves in New Zealand."

Golden girl Valerie Adams says her new fiance is her rock as she juggles wedding planning with preparations for the upcoming Rio Games.

Is there really a difference between taking a break in a relationship and breaking up? Relationships expert Jill Goldson dissects what someone really means when they say they want "a break".

Meet the couples going through divorce while building businesses together.

Te Tai Tokerau MP Kelvin Davis labels international pro-rape group "plonkers" who need to be run out of town.

Daryush Valizadeh has organised an international meet-up day for like-minded men - including dates in New Zealand and Australia.

By encouraging the belief that personality can change and develop over time, we may be able to help people exorcise the ghosts of their romantic pasts.

It's probably not the news a wife or partner wants to hear, but science reveals why male bonding is good for men's health.

Breakups are tough. Especially when people stoop this low.

I'm in my forties and I've amassed an extensive list of unsuccessful relationships - here goes nothing, writes Sarah Williams.

An undercurrent of sexist behaviour already allows humiliation to flourish, writes Lizzie Marvelly.

About a month after I moved out of home, I began to collect plastic bags inside a larger plastic bag. It heralded the beginning of adulthood.

Researchers find a key attribute that makes men more attractive to women.

Four sisters have decided to play matchmaker for their beloved mum, setting up a personalised dating website to help find her the perfect partner. www.the-sea.co.nz

They have set up a personalised dating website to help find her the perfect partner.

Katy Colins got a book deal after selling her home to go on round world trip follwoing break-up

OPINION: As your summer festivities reach full swing, so too does the familiar, hand wringing debate about young women's attire, writes Beatrice Hazlehurst.

Wise up, young women. You, and only you, have the ultimate responsibility to keep yourself safe, by behaving in a manner that signals that you are precious, writes Liz Holsted.

Katy Colins sold her house, travelled the world and now has a three-book deal.

Claims prince is "head over heels in love" with Princess Maria-Olympia untrue, says palace.