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How income affects cheating

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

Gossip makes us human

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 so wrong with flirting?

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

What straight couples can learn from gay couples

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

Jill Goldson: Ignore the 'stray at home dad' scare

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

Quit moaning and get satisfaction softly

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

Past haunts transgender Kiwi

Despite being officially recognised as a woman in New Zealand, a transgender Kiwi has been told she cannot use her "female name" to register her marriage.

Woman jailed for having loud sex

A woman who breached a court order barring her from causing nuisance by making "loud sex noises" was sent to jail.

Truth behind 'rude' wedding proposal

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.

Why don't I get a wife bonus?

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

Daniel Toresen: The five simple steps to stopping stalkers in their tracks

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

Are new dating apps killing monogamy?

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.

Why do lesbian brides wear suits?

Question: "Why is it, when a lesbian couple marries, one wears a dress and the other wears pants (usually a tuxedo-like suit)?"

Husband pays a wife bonus

Polly Phillips says there's no shame in receiving a handout instead of having a job - it's what feminists have urged for years.

Home-cooked meal recipe for romance - study

New results from a nationwide survey show Kiwi women would most prefer cooking an indulgent meal for two during the chilly winter months.

Allergic to partner's semen

It seems absurd for people to be allergic to semen - the basis of human reproduction. But an expert says he's found that up to 12 per cent of women may have the condition.

Wedding boom in regional NZ

Best time for a tricky talk?

When and how, in the minefield of marital communication, can you have these conversations without them ending in a terrific, door-slamming row?