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'I've been with my partner 6 years and he's never bought me a gift. He has a "no presents" policy.'

'After 20 years, we opened up our marriage. Here are the rules that worked for us.'

Nicola Moriarty

Sam and Nia found fame online as Christian YouTubers. He was hiding a 'toxic secret'.

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'I've been married to my husband for 17 years. A family tree stopped me in my tracks.'

'When my ex contacted me after a year, I realised what had made me end it in the first place.'

'We were on a long haul flight next to a crying baby.' 15 women share their worst proposal stories.

'I'm not sure we will make it through.' 9 women on the biggest obstacle in their age-gap relationship.

'My friends are miserable in their marriages. So I asked them why they stay.'

'When my marriage ended, I hired a male escort. We ended up moving in together.'

Gypsy Rose Blanchard was sent hundreds of letters while in prison. She's dated two of her pen pals.

'I found the perfect formula for knowing whether you can bring a date to an event.'

18 women on the final straw in their relationship.

'What I've learned about love after marrying 1,000 couples.'

'I can pinpoint the moment I should've called it.' 17 women on getting back together with an ex.

35 women on what they did with their rings after their divorce.

40 women on the specific moment they knew they were going to break up with their partner.

'I went out for a drink with another man. I came home to an open marriage.'

Molly Roden Winter

If you're considering divorce, ask these 7 questions first.

'This 5-second relationship hack keeps my long-term relationship alive.'

DIVORCE DIARIES: 'My husband is threatening to take the kids if I leave him.'

Dr Gabrielle Morrissey

What is a Dark Empath, and could you spot one?

Maddy thought insurance would give her protection from her abusive partner. It made it worse.

Catherine Fitzpatrick

'I happily agreed to an open relationship. Then my boyfriend told me about his "favourite girl".'

There are 6 types of arguers, you should avoid number 3 completely.

ASK HOLLY: 'My boyfriend's ex stays over at his house. Can I ban it?'

Holly Wainwright

OPINION: 'Jack's behaviour on MAFS is textbook. And we've all been there.'

Meghan McTavish

Are we are hardwired to cheat after 7 years?

Marriage

Jodi always dreamt of a strong, silent husband. 11 years ago, she married a bridge.

'I was married for 20 years. Within 10 seconds, it was all over.'

'I've been married to my husband for 17 years. A family tree stopped me in my tracks.'

'A week before my wedding, my fiancé gave me a prenup.'

Shannen Findlay

Wait, is something happening with Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s marriage?

'My engagement ring was the most beautiful thing I'd ever seen. Until I found out I paid for half of it.'

Shannen Findlay

'What I've learned about love after marrying 1,000 couples.'

'My husband is everyone’s favourite guy. Behind closed doors, he’s my worst nightmare.'

'After 15 years together, my husband died. Then our entire marriage unravelled.'

'I went out for a drink with another man. I came home to an open marriage.'

Molly Roden Winter

'Joe Rogan is ruining my marriage.'

'After 20 years of marriage, my husband told me he "needed some space". He never came back.'

If you're considering divorce, ask these 7 questions first.

DIVORCE DIARIES: 'My husband is threatening to take the kids if I leave him.'

Dr Gabrielle Morrissey

'My husband turned into a monster while drinking. One night I recorded the abuse.'

'I got a text from a woman I hadn't met saying, "What should I wear on my date with your husband?"'

'I happily agreed to an open relationship. Then my boyfriend told me about his "favourite girl".'

'I forgave my husband for his affair. 2 years later, he was at it again.'

Married but dating other people: Meet the couples re-defining modern marriage.

'I summarised the viral 50-part story about a diabolical husband so you can save 8 hours.'

We published a story about this husband's cheating scandal. The reaction speaks volumes.

The 'grey rock' method everyone is talking about.

'It was the night before our wedding.' 17 women on the exact moment they realised their partner was not 'the one'.

'My paramedic husband saved my friend's life. Then she became obsessed with him.'

$100k in 'unauthorised charges' and a restraining order: inside Billy Ray Cyrus' divorce.

Kate Hudson has three kids with three different dads. She doesn't recommend it to most.

'Since getting divorced, I'm having great sex. All my married friends are clutching their pearls.'

There's a reason why Bennifer's imminent divorce feels so personal.

Women support women, except when it's Angelina Jolie.

Josie Rozenberg-Clarke

'My son went to daycare. When I went to pick him up, he was already gone.'

Brad Pitt's children have shared their feelings about their famous father and none of it is positive.

'Life's taken a bite out of me.' Kevin Costner is 'bruised' after $400 million divorce saga.

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Angourie Rice appeared picture perfect on the Cannes red carpet. Behind the scenes was a different story.

'My patient told me she was having an affair with a married man. It was my husband.'

Shannen Findlay

Rhaina was happily married when she met her 'soulmate' at a party.

'When I was experiencing family violence, I hoped my neighbours would help me. But nobody did.'

Katie Alexander

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Hannah Vanderheide

'I'm one of millions who had an affair using Ashley Madison. Here's what happened.'

'When my ex contacted me after a year, I realised what had made me end it in the first place.'

HOROSCOPES: Your charisma is on the rise, Gemini!

'In the midst of trying for a baby, I'm furious with my girlfriends.'

'We were on a long haul flight next to a crying baby.' 15 women share their worst proposal stories.

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Shannen Findlay

'My boss left his wife for me. Then he started taking secretive phone calls.'

Stephanie's boyfriend died in a plane crash. 5 days later, she discovered his 'secret life'.

Amanda Stephens

'He stripped in the middle of the road.' 17 women on the worst date they've ever had.

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