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Okay, let's talk about it, says Kiwi singer
Lizzie Marvelly's new writing gig comes with a warning: Prepare to be confronted.

'Love me Tinder' a hit for blogger
A Wellington woman has documented a modern social experiment of 30 Tinder dates in 30 days.

Tinder date with world's most hated man
What it's like to go on a Tinder date 32-year-old "Pharma bro" Martin Shkreli, widely known as the world's most hated man.

Can an affair save a marriage?
It's the busiest time of year for divorce lawyers, could an affair be a better option?

Mark Zuckerberg's dating advice
The Facebook CEO shares his thoughts on finding a smart date.

Dating fail: Where White People Meet
Founder of dating website insists he isn't racist: "I dated a black woman once."

Why this wedding photo has gone viral
A bride's late daughter is included in her wedding thanks to a friend and photographer.

Dress-up academic surprises himself
Dressing in feminine clothes can be a sensuous pleasure, says Dr Colin Cremin - and he wants the right to enjoy it as a man.

What's the biggest relationship killer?
Relationship expert Jill Goldson explains how a partnership can unravel with not an argument to be had.

Proposal-a-day, and she didn't know
In case you missed it: This was one of Life & Style's biggest stories from 2015.

The touching photo that captured hearts
A US Marine and his new wife captured hearts when their wedding photographer shared an image of the two of them praying together.

Happily married for 50 years
When asked to sum up what 50 years of marriage is like, Tauranga man Murray Ellis did not pause for a second.

Dates from hell: Men tell all
Six men reveal the horrors they experienced when dipping a toe in the murky waters of online dating.

'Arrested for kissing in a supermarket'
They had been on holiday just just two days when when they were arrested, put behind bars and forced to live on the streets.

Divorces drop as men 'improve housework'
Marriage experts say men are more willing to share childcare and domestic responsibilities, making women "less cross".

Why this bride's dad stopped her wedding
Weddings are always an emotional occasion, but this one has taken things to a whole new level.

Divorced couples hit by major computer glitch
Thousands of divorced couples in Britain could be forced to return to court to renegotiate the terms of their separation after it emerged that a government software glitch could have distorted the value of their assets.

Startup bets $10,000 your marriage will fail
A new startup will fund your wedding. The catch? If you divorce, you must pay them back, with interest.

Your small-talk guide to Auckland
From the Art Gallery to Zomato, this guide covers all you ever need to say at a cocktail party, gallery opening, Christmas function or house warming.

Christmas, a time for jealousy?
OPINION: Watching others pack up for a lavish holiday or discuss a romantic Christmas gift can leave us feeling envious, writes Jill Goldson.

How to become irresistible to women
Hope is out there for shy men who don't know how to talk to women, writes Joanna Mathers. But not everyone is convinced by this guide to becoming a 'Guy Who Can'.

Verity Johnson: Why I like being heckled
I used to smell constantly of garlic, writes Verity Johnson.

When party season freaks you out
The flurry of events at this time of year can be troubling for shy people. Jill Goldson shares her tips for overcoming anxieties in social settings.

The best love quotes for wedding toasts
The next time you're called upon for an insightful word about love, try one of these off-the-cuff quotes.

The dad with 54 children
A man has claimed his 'fathering' service is so popular hen helped three women to conceive in a single 24-hour period.