It might be the thought that counts but when it comes to Valentine's Day, Kiwis are leaving such thoughts to the last minute.

When Tony Abbott picked up one of Australia's major daily newspapers on Monday he would have seen his youngest sister on the front page passionately kissing another woman.

Relationship expert Jill Goldson tackles the common problem of in-law issues.

My year of being a supportive wife has changed many things about me, the biggest being that I now enjoy being kind.

As the number of same-sex marriages continues to flourish following last year's law reform, only a handful of couples are opting for civil unions.

If you're making the most of the potential long weekend coming up, or heading out of town at any time, Sally Hibbard wants to make sure your pet has its own holiday plans.

Cocktails and canapes, high tea and breakfast receptions have become popular wedding-day alternatives for couples getting married on a budget.

Top tips for parents to ensure pet-keeping is a positive learning experience for younger members of the family.

Watch the moment as an actress accepts real-life marriage proposal from Peter Pan during the performance. Sandor Sturbl stunned the audience and his girlfriend as he popped the question to Scots co-star Lilly-Jane Young as they performed at the Hydro in Glasgow. Video supplied by Music Hall Productions.

Why is it such a struggle to keep our relationships stress-free? Relationship expert Jill Goldson shares some common problems.

I am counting the days until this year-long challenge is over. It will end in May, and I cannot wait to return to my former self-serving self.

It's the excuse that many men have been waiting for - going to the pub with friends is good for their mental health.

More than a third of single men use social media to spy on potential partners - some using what they find online to cancel the first date, a survey has found.

I am deeply ashamed of myself, pink-cheeked in fact and also terribly proud of my son, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Louise Thompson shares her top tips on how to say No! and mean it.

Strangers hijacked a man's plea for online birthday greetings to his wife, but the viral burst of one-up-manship gave the Hastings woman one of the sweetest gifts imaginable.

Clementine Benjamin and Lewis Wallace are young, in love, and expecting. Clem, 25, thought she didn't want kids so when she fell pregnant after a few months with Lewis, it came as a shock.

As a supportive wife, I think it's important to let the husband be right on some things, writes Wendyl Nissen. Basic facts and knowledge, he's always right.

When Liz Low married Joseph Beckett a year ago, Joseph wanted Liz to keep her own surname.

Almost 5 per cent of all marriages of NZ residents were between same-sex couples in the first four months after gay marriage became legal.

Monogamy is suddenly becoming popular in the gay community now same-sex couples can get married, an Auckland couple says.

Christchurch has the highest number of divorced or separated people in the country, according to new figures.

When Craig Douglas' business fell apart in the recession, his first instinct was to shield his wife and children from the shock. It turned out to be the wrong decision.

Children do not make for a happier marriage, according to a study that challenges some assumptions about what makes relationships tick.