Relationships

Sharing feelings and downloading troubles with others occurs naturally when these close connections are maintained.

Hayley's AI companion is credited with changing her life but for others they can be used for sex or even convey sinister overtones, Raising questions over whether the industry needs regulation.

For years Rawson Kirkhope tried to outrun his trauma, self-medicating with booze, soaking in the toxic cultures of football and the navy. Now he's turning a struggle he was ashamed of into a recovery story he's proud to share.

Research shows women losing interest in sex before their male partners is less about not wanting it at all, and more about being bored of the sex on offer.

While Lili says her experience with violence and loss will have lifelong impacts, advocating for change has been part of her healing.   

There are many reasons someone can be moody, bad-tempered, or sullen, but regardless of why, experts say regular occurrences can lead to disconnect and resentment in relationships.

Resentment can spell the end of a relationship, especially when it builds up over a long time. So what does it take to bring a partnership back from the brink?

Already juggling parenthood, caring for elderly parents and the daily stresses of work and life, the "sandwich generation" is set to deal with even more difficulty in the near future.

A growing number of women say they want community, physical activity and time outdoors — just without the gasps for air that come with trying to chat mid-run.

While fathers are becoming increasingly engaged in daily family life, the persistence of a gendered norm means some feel on the "outskirts" when it comes to parenting decisions. 

There were signs for years that something was wrong, and Jim Rogers's doctor put it down to stress. But when the 55-year-old couldn't silence his phone, his world began to unravel.

Whether it's no sex or infrequent sex over an extended period, a lack of intimacy in relationships is "more common than many think", experts say.

Across China, a growing number of young heterosexual women are fed up with traditional pressures around marriage and sexism and choosing to stay single.

Sara Glass' life was controlled by her husband and her rabbi. She had to fight her way out before she could embrace her sexuality. 

Alex Mills has battled with stereotypes of what a man should be for years. He's now shedding light on toxic masculinity in a bid to get more men to think about the type of man they want to be and stamp out certain behaviours.

Joel and Andrea Little's love of eastern quolls brought them together more than two decades ago. They now run their own sanctuary to help protect the species.

The Black Dog Institute says gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that causes someone to doubt their perceptions. It's something that shows up a lot in popular culture, which gave us the word. But a US expert warns that while pop culture has given much-needed visibility to gaslighting, the word is often used too casually and at times incorrectly. 

We spoke to four people about the different ways they handle chore splitting in their home. 

Emmanuel Macron says he was "bickering, or rather joking" with his wife, Brigitte, when video captured her shoving him in the face while onboard the presidential jet that had touched down in Vietnam.

The concept of scheduling sex can be helpful for couples who need to make time and space for intimacy, but it doesn't always hit the mark. Here's why.