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.

In response to the trend for 'single-boasting', Angela Epstein controversially argues that she still thinks they're missing out.

Mother who who disappeared with her three-year-old son after losing a custody battle has handed herself into the police claiming she has "no regrets".

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?"

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.

When it comes to dividing the labor at home fairly, straight couples may have a lot to learn from gay couples.

Pretty much the sole redeeming feature of writing about 'stray at home' dads is that it initiates discussion, replies NZ relationship expert Jill Goldson.

Loud sex is not just disruptive, it's the cruellest form of bragging, writes Rowan Pelling.

Two weeks ago, a man committed the wedding faux pas seen - quite literally - around the world. But this one 960-by-690-pixel picture did not tell the whole story.

A handsome delivery man arrives offering more than just a pizza. A pretty young woman opens the door. Flirtation ensues. Clothes are cast off. Then out come the goggles.

In light of the fabulous Vanity Fair cover introducing Caitlyn Jenner, we address some of the key etiquette questions around trans people.

Chris Pratt and Anna Faris "developed feelings" for each other while she was still married to Ben Indra.

The world’s most admired writers and poets have long extolled its virtues. Here, Yvonne Van Dongen explains why she’d take friendship - old and new - over romance any day.

In light of the appalling wedding behaviour that will do the social media rounds for days to come, here are ten specific etiquette rules to attending a wedding.

A Dutch couple are two months through their nine-month tour of NZ, but not everything has gone to plan.

Her smile says 'congratulations' but her eyes say something else. The wedding photo that went viral, for all the wrong reasons.

The ministry released updated guidelines on sexuality education today, for the first time focusing on decision-making around sex and cultural differences.

I have just one question, writes Shelley Bridgeman. Where’s the wife bonus when you need it? Okay, two questions: Can they be backdated?

One of New Zealand’s most experienced private investigators offers advice on how to deal with stalkers.

The couple loved each other and wanted to stay together - but in the age of Tinder and Ashley Madison, they also both wanted to have other options.