YourTango polled some of its women readers and overwhelming found that the majority feel couples should be together during the holidays instead of going their separate ways. Instead of dealing with … [Read more...]
Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Every Relationship Level
Always find yourself gifting flowers and chocolate on Valentine’s Day? Whilst both are safe options and will always be appreciated by the receiver, it doesn’t hurt to get a little creative either. … [Read more...]
Relationships Australia launches service for people with elderly relatives
Relationships Australia is launching a counselling and mediation service to support families who need help negotiating the often complex issues related to aging. The Australian Bureau of Statistics … [Read more...]
Easy Ways To Cheer Up A Friend Who’s Feeling Down
Cheer Up A Friend. We’ve all been there; life’s got us down, and we can’t quite seem to pick ourselves up. If you’ve noticed that a friend has been a little down recently, you might want to cheer her … [Read more...]
Should You Move in With Your Partner?
Shacking up. Cohabitating. Waking up to each other’s face nearly every day. Moving in with your partner is one of the biggest commitments you can make without chucking on that white dress and … [Read more...]
How to Say It with Flowers
There's no better way to say 'I love you' than to give the one you love red roses. But there's so much more you can say with flowers. Whether it's to say 'I'm sorry' or 'Congratulations' there's a … [Read more...]
A Girl’s Guide To Picking The Most Beautiful Engagement Ring
The day that your partner gets down on one knee to propose should be one of the happiest days of your life. Getting engaged is incredibly exciting, as you have so many exciting things to look forward … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to Dating Etiquette in Europe
To an outsider, dating etiquette in some European countries can seem strange, amusing and more than a little confusing. For example, did you know that in Portugal it is an absolute no-no to hand a … [Read more...]
Healthy Ways to Bounce Back After a Breakup
After dating someone who you thought was the one for some time, the worst happened and you broke up. Now, you may be feeling sad, angry and somewhat sorry for yourself and although these are perfectly … [Read more...]
4 Fun Exercises to Do as a Couple
If you don't see your special guy as often as you would like, consider working out together. In addition to increased together time, research has found that people are 90 percent more likely to adhere … [Read more...]
Australia’s most popular pet names for each other in 2015
In 2015 it's goodnight sweetheart and hello tiger, according to one analysis of the pet names Aussie's give each other when they're in love. A popular online destination for Valentine’s Day … [Read more...]
8 Different and Inexpensive Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is this Saturday and if you are fortunate enough to have somebody to love, you may want to consider doing something a little different this year. Whether you're looking for … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Proposal? Engagement Party ideas to mark your happy day
So he popped the question (at long last) and now it’s time to celebrate with an unforgettable engagement party. It’s tradition in many countries that the engagement party is held in the home of the … [Read more...]
The Card Game that encourages Healthy Communication in Romantic Relationships
Recent statistics from the Australian government indicate that almost half of first marriages end in divorce, a percentage that only increases with second and third marriages. Most people in a … [Read more...]
Final Goodbyes: Memorialising Your Loved One with a Meaningful Grave Monument
You know inside how much love you had for the person who has sadly departed but it makes for a final fitting tribute to arrange a grave monument that gives an insight into the person they were and how … [Read more...]
Top Tips to Reignite the Honeymoon Spark for Couples 40+
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, there were 49,917 divorces in 2012. Interestingly, it was couples aged between 40 and 44 years of age that had the highest percentage of divorces. … [Read more...]
Five Unique Date Night Ideas
How many times have you and your partner asked each other, “what do you want to do?” only to pass the usual ideas back and forth? Do you end up having dinner at the same restaurant you always go to … [Read more...]
It’s a Good time for a Relationship Check-up
Whether you've been together for a short time or a long time, you and your partner can access a $200 subsidy to put towards relationship education or counselling as part of the Australian Government's … [Read more...]
How to avoid getting ripped off when looking for love online
So far this year, Australians have reported more than $16 million in financial losses to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) from online dating sites. Fortunately for us, the … [Read more...]
Sex After Menopause
As a sexologist, I educate on all subjects related to human sexuality. One topic has always been a bit tricky for me personally, however: menopause. Menopause is one thing that I believe you cannot … [Read more...]
No Excuse for Domestic Violence
After a devastating weekend which saw the tragic deaths of five women and children as a result of domestic and family violence, the state peak body for specialist domestic and family violence sector … [Read more...]
Perfect pep talks to relieve pre-date nerves
It’s human nature to get nervous before a date, which probably explains the plethora of pre-date pep talks that have been committed to film over the years. While the content might change, the message … [Read more...]
Winter Sex: Why getting hot between the sheets is good for you
The winter season is synonymous with extra kilos – it’s all those super hearty meals that add a few inches to the waistline as the colder months tick by. But did you know a casual romp under the … [Read more...]
Alfresco Eating: Create the Best Outdoor Dining Experience for Your Date
Nearly 70% of Aussies live within an hour of the coastline, making the outdoors an integral part of the summer experience. There is nothing more romantic for a date than taking advantage of the … [Read more...]
A Happy Marriage is Good for Your Health: 4 Ways to Improve Yours
It may seem obvious that a good marriage is beneficial to your health and well-being, but surprisingly, science is now backing those claims. According to a longitudinal study recently published in … [Read more...]
Making it Last: the dynamics of Long-term Relationships
Relationships take a lot of work. For long-term success, two people with different values, ethics, lifestyles and goals in life must see eye-to-eye on major life decisions – or at least reach a … [Read more...]
Where Australians are looking for love in 2013
The return to work after the Christmas/New Year holidays is traditionally the start of Australia’s peak online dating period. Starting on 6th January 2013, love is in the air in the lead up to … [Read more...]
Revolutionary! It’s another online pick-up joint for men
It's the dating website proud to have never been responsible for a single wedding in the United Kingdom. But according to 'Forget Dinner' it's not sleazy - it's just a bit of harmless adult fun - and … [Read more...]
Australian Consumers Rate Online Dating Sites
According to research commissioned by ratings agency Canstar Blue, one in six Australians have used an online dating site in the last 6 months. The survey of 2500 people asked Aussies to rate their … [Read more...]
Are You Chasing Him And Don’t Even Know It?
When we find ourselves falling for a man, it's normal to start feeling that if we don't show enough interest in him he might get the wrong message and drift away. We want to make sure he knows we like … [Read more...]
A Simple Shift That Makes You Instantly More Attractive
If you're at all like me, a predictable thing happens to you when you start dating a new man you like. At first, you're all excited, there's a spring in your step, and you feel all aglow. People ask … [Read more...]
Making Ends Meet After Divorce
When it comes to the financial fallout from divorce, it seems that splitting up and dividing assets go hand in hand. But having the right financial plan can help steer women through the financial … [Read more...]
Relationship Help for Women: Anger Management By Rori Raye
I know what I instinctively do when I get angry. I sit on it. I want to think about it. I want to think about what to do with it. If the person who just said or did something that got my anger … [Read more...]
How to get Great Divorce Advice without Breaking the Bank
Unfortunately, there’s really no such thing as a cheap divorce. And before you ask, even a quick divorce is going to take quite a while! But although most people find that getting divorced costs a lot … [Read more...]
Anthony “Tony” Robbins Ultimate Relationship Program FREE Trial
Love and Passion: The Ultimate Relationship Program Whether you are seeking to spark more passion in your intimate life, to find the partner of your dreams, or to improve any of the relationships in … [Read more...]
Take your relationship back to class with these five lessons
As the kids head back to school it may be time to do some relationship revision. Will your relationship get an A+? The uniforms have been ironed, pencils sharpened, books at the ready, lunches packed … [Read more...]
RSVP launches new relationship matching service
Australia’s number one dating site, RSVP.com.au has launched a new relationship matching service for single Australians who are serious about meeting compatible partners and finding a long term … [Read more...]
Singles Play Russian Roulette with Sex
Aussie singles know about condoms, but when it comes to talking about birth control, they don’t raise the topic, according to research completed in July 2009, involving 1,000 women and men aged 18 to … [Read more...]
Single mums speak out about dating, kids and confidence
On the eve of Mothers’ Day, Australia’s single mothers have spoken out about the challenges they face in looking for love when time is scarce and children are a major consideration. A survey of … [Read more...]
Marriage and Relationships in 21st Century Australia
Social researcher Mark McCrindle gives a statistical analysis of Australian marriage and relationships in the new millennium. MARRIAGES ARE UP The number of marriages registered in 2007 (116,322) was … [Read more...]