Dating & Relationships
Five in Five: Week Three - Part Two

Five in Five: Week Three – Part Two

Halfway through this social experiment in dating, Sarah Kempson doesn’t feel like she has been swayed to a life of romance and happiness. A number of events have led her to believe that her cynicism is warranted and that without it, she may very well end up in a freezer...
Five in Five: Week Three

Five in Five: Week Three

After much soul searching – well, actually, not that much – Sarah Kempson has found that she is quite enjoying the Five in Five concept and the way it is expanding her horizons and introducing her to new people.
Five in Five: Week Two

Five in Five: Week Two

It's Week Two of Five in Five and Sarah Kempson begins to understand why dating is referred to as a game - it isn't easy, especially if you don't possess the most important key to dating - confidence.
Five in Five: Week One

Five in Five: Week One

Sarah Kempson dares to date, and signs up for Five in Five - five dates in five weeks, all in the name of charity.
She Came For The Adventure And Stayed For Love

She Came For The Adventure And Stayed For Love

When relationships cross countries, they take some adjusting. As Olivia Hambrett stares down the barrel of staying in Germany far longer than she had planned, she realises just how much she misses the familiar warmth, vast space and extraordinary colour of her home, Australia.
To My Dad’s Partner: Thank You

To My Dad’s Partner: Thank You

Rebecca Jade McGuire thanks her father's partner for being there; for handling her family's grief, and their hurt, without interfering or toe-stepping.

How To Remove Lipstick From Mirrors

Sometimes, some of us lose the ability to define ourselves not in relation to our partner. Katie Found was one such person, and she tells how she located her reality-torch in amongst the love-hued haze.

The Hand-Holder

Tom Valcanis rebuts Gaynor Alder's article on the male hand holder - coming soon to a bar near you, ladies. Read more

Are You A Relationship Slut, Dude?

Tom Valcanis shares his personal and male view on being a relationship slut, prompted by an article written by Gaynor Alder, and learns that focusing on yourself, and liking yourself, is sometimes more important than dating. Read more

Valentine’s Day: Dates, Gifts and Good Ideas

For the most comprehensive list of things to do, try, buy, eat and enjoy this Valentine's Day, look no further than Sharon Green's compilation for a fresh and fun-filled day. Read more

A Matter of Effort in The Love Stakes

Sharon Green chats with relationship and dating experts on whether Valentine's Day is an important day to celebrate, and how to survive it - whether you're in a relationship or not. Read more

What’s The Difference Between Me and You?

Lin Tan discusses same sex marriage and wonders why Australia has the very notion banned. Read more