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'Months after giving birth, my MIL body shamed me. But my husband's reaction was the final straw.'

'Why I refused to let my partner surprise me with an engagement ring.'

Makayla Donovan

'I threw myself a $45,000 divorce party. I have no regrets.'

'After 20 years single I became obsessed with my new partner's every move. It almost ruined us.'

'I forgave my husband when he cheated on me. A year later, I got my revenge.'

'I didn't think I could trust my partner's mum. She proved me right.'

'I never thought my boyfriend would cheat. Then I found the literal receipts.'

'My best friend asked me to be her maid of honour. I walked out hours before the wedding.'

'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'.

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

'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.

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'I suspected my husband of cheating, so I followed him. He didn't go where I thought he would.'

'I forgave my husband for this affair. Then a woman approached me while I was out shopping.'

Bec and Lleyton Hewitt first met at a tennis match. They didn’t speak again for six years.

In 2018, Cade Wessel made a $20 bet in his school yearbook. Six years later, he made it come true.

'My sister-in-law hated me because she was in love with my husband.'

'I was in my 40s and had never had an orgasm. So I decided to have an affair.'

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 cheated on me. He said he did because he was jealous of how much I loved our son.'

Would you pay to get your ex back? Welcome to the 'get your ex back economy'.

'I was close friends with my ex. Until his new partner gave him some "rules".'

Before dating Brad Pitt, Ines de Ramon was married to another famous actor.

Shannen Findlay

The leaked audio Billy Ray Cyrus doesn't want you to hear.

From name changes to public callouts: Everything Brad Pitt’s kids have said about their dad.

DIVORCE DIARIES: 'I'm scared to divorce my narcissist husband.'

Dr Gabrielle Morrissey

Domestic violence claims and a restraining order: Billy Ray Cyrus' divorce keeps getting worse.

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

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Juliane Koepcke fell from a plane into the Amazon Jungle. For 10 days she survived on lollies and instinct.

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For 13 years Maggie was abused by her father. Her mind created multiple personalities to cope.

'I had an affair with a married man. When his wife found out, I wrote her this letter.'

Simone's partner wouldn't take 'no' for an answer. It ended with Simone almost losing her life.

'I went to a sports dating event and immediately found out why they're better than dating apps.'

In 2018, Cade Wessel made a $20 bet in his school yearbook. Six years later, he made it come true.

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'After 20 years single I became obsessed with my new partner's every move. It almost ruined us.'

'I was 23 when I became a "sugar baby" to 58 yo James. We ended up falling in love.'

'I didn't reply to my mum's text message. Then she died.'

'Every time I go on a date, I wonder if men are only interested because they have an "Asian fetish".'

Poh Ling Yeow went overseas when her mum fell ill. She says it was the worst decision she ever made.

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