OPINION: A lot of married people say that cheating is a deal breaker, but many don't follow through. Perhaps they are issuing the statement as a warning to their spouse.

It's a tale as old as time. Sean Penn is the latest Hollywood star to submit to the cliche of the successful older man dating a much younger woman.

Americans Michael and Jennifer Sigler are diehard All Blacks fans, despite having no New Zealand connections.

Jeff Leavell had always loved the idea of monogamy. Until a third person entered his marriage.

Giving potential lovers the cold shoulder and pretending not to be interested doesn't mean they will come running back for more, according to a new study.

An adorable, poetic note penned from one young classmate to another has warmed the heart of the internet.

Celebrity wedding planners have come up with some truly unique ways to fight back in the war against paparazzi-manned drones.

An air hostess has hopped off a flight to a romantic surprise at Auckland Airport.

A new book about the effects of marital breakdowns reveals the impact on children, as told by them.

COMMENT: Is there anything more gripping than other people's marriages? Yes, there certainly is.

As the Kiwi version of reality show First Dates hits our screens, Russell Blackstock explores how to avoid the romantic pitfalls of that first encounter.

And the damage these friendships can have on romantic relationships, according to a mental health specialist.

Experts say there are some early indications that could help you to spot the heart-breaker at the outset.

Unless they're caught red-handed, how else can you confirm they're doing the dirty on you? Here are 18 clues.

COMMENT: Can a single image represent an entire gender? Kim Knight on the mysterious world of stock photography.

Take this quiz to find out.

A Perth man has been branded a "creep" after he shut down a woman on a dating website because he doesn't "consider dating women who are over 30 and overweight."

Men reveal what it's like to have a girlfriend with a job in the sex industry.

A young student who has never had sex is selling her virginity to raise enough money to be able to study abroad.

One Illinois couple celebrated a major milestone yesterday - 77 years of marriage.

After 100 first dates with no follow ups, Liz Melchor has figured out the single thing she was doing wrong.

Having a snoop through your partner's phone can be tempting - but as these discoveries prove, you may not like what you find.

COMMENT: The claims that millennials have less sex has left me perplexed, says Tess Nichol.

Sometimes bridesmaids have better places to be, apparently.

COMMENT: Despite myths about middle-aged divorced women no longer being sexual beings, I've never met one who didn't appreciate being seen as one.

It's a real thing: Attractiveness is boosted by appearing next to those less good-looking

The hidden side of the impact of menopause.

Unhappy endings and their associated artifacts are on display at this unique Los Angeles museum.

A royal biographer has revealed the real reason Cressida Bonas split with Prince Harry in 2014.

What's the worst lie you've told your spouse? Surely it can't be as bad as these confessions.