Unlike husbands, canines aren't moody and depressingly downbeat; unlike wives, they don't want to change you. No wonder we put them first, says Judith Woods.

There was a brief time in my life when a wedding invitation dropping onto the mat filled me with delight. But now? Well, now people have gone insane.

Rihanna's pals don't like her boyfriend.

Charlize Theron reportedly "won't talk" to Sean Penn.

Pope Francis says that it may be acceptable, or even "morally necessary", for married couples to split up if they are at war with each other.

A condom that changes colour when it comes in to contact with sexually transmitted infections (STI) like chlamydia and herpes has been invented by teenagers.

A Kapiti couple in their 90s who were married for 67 years died within two hours of one another in the same rest-home room.

Elizabeth Wurtzel reveals how she has finally found peace with a husband and is even planning to start a family.

It's said to cure women's low libido by making sex more pleasurable. But with fears over side-effects, many doctors are sceptical.

A leading body language expert says Colin Craig's press conference alongside his wife, Helen, featured "unnatural smiling" and a level of guilt and fear.

The app allows women to fill in anonymously an online survey on former boyfriends and male acquaintances on Facebook.

If you’ve given up hope of dating the man or woman of your dreams, then don’t despair – scientists may have come up with a solution.

Scientists are close to developing a vaccine to prevent against chlamydia.

German eBay user der.juli has literally cut all his possessions in half to spite his ex-wife of 12 years.

What happens if one person wants to get married and the other does not? Relationship expert Jill Goldson shares her advice.

A group of Aucklanders are rebelling from a hook-up oriented dating app culture and injecting some wholesomeness back into modern romance.

Here are five things that bug women and men the most when messaging with a potential love interest, according to research.

Life and Style columnist Lee Suckling tackles your modern etiquette and ethical predicaments, one reader-submitted query at a time.

A study has suggested that while married men are healthier than their single counterparts, women hardly benefit from tying the knot.

Teens are viewing violent and edgier pornography which is warping their views of relationships and sexual activity, sexual health experts say.

To the Jensens, you probably should get separated now. Your marriage is already doomed to fail because you clearly don't take your own commitment seriously enough, writes Lee Suckling.

"I am a grandmother and I heard a third-grade teacher in the US recently read a book focusing on homosexuality to his class. What about our rights?"

You might think sports and adrenaline-pumping hobbies impress, but it's much quieter pastimes that appeal the most, according to a new study.

Ah, weddings on Pinterest: 38 million boards brimming with white, pink and gold for all to admire.

While extreme sexism is nothing new in men’s magazines, the problem is that these new style lads’ mags are on sale and open display in supermarkets.

What's the most awkward text you've sent or received? We want to find the most cringey around the country.

Each minute a couple spent together, things like height and shared hobbies became less important and the flow of their conversation became more important.

You're more likely to cheat when your spouse earns a lot more money than you do, writes Max Ehrenfreund.

Talking about people behind their backs might seem like an underhand activity that should be frowned upon by society, but it is what sets us our species apart, academics have claimed.

What's wrong with flirting? It shows emotional intelligence, says Kathryn Flett.