Marriage and civil partnership
Everything filed under structures in our relationships coverage, the 11 reports filed on it so far.
Margot Robbie's Ackerley name change sparks
Margot Robbie legally changed her surname to Ackerley after a decade of marriage, a move that has ignited a wider conversation about choice...
Commitment Is a Daily Choice, Not a One-Time Promise
A relationship expert explains that lasting commitment is built through small, daily actions and choices that prioritize the partnership, especially...
Couple says open marriage strengthens their long-term bond
A couple with three children explains how ethical non-monogamy has helped them maintain intimacy and see each other as partners, not only co-parents...
Study: Dating motivation shapes relationship
New psychology research finds that single people's underlying motivations for seeking a partnership directly influence the type of relationship goals...
Pilot's radio proposal to air traffic controller marks 25
A pilot fell for an air traffic controller's voice before meeting her, leading to a public cockpit marriage proposal and 25 years together.
Therapist explains when to end a marriage
A therapist outlines three types of struggling marriages and explains when he advises ending them, especially if one partner is causing harm.
Camille, 65, finds intimacy after kiss
A 65-year-old woman describes how her current partner's patient, affectionate approach contrasts with her previous marriage, where sex was routine and
Schoolteacher crush tests a 20-year marriage
A married parent of two seeks advice after developing strong feelings for a teacher at their children's school, questioning what the attraction means...
Meg Mason's 'Sophie, Standing There'
A review of Meg Mason's new novel focuses on a passive protagonist's intense introspection and emotional recovery after a marriage breakdown.
Revival of Intimacy in Marriage: A Couple's Story of Hormone Replacement Therapy
A couple's 33-year marriage has seen a significant improvement in their sex life after one partner started hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Struggling to Rekindle Intimacy in Marriage
A woman shares her concerns about her husband's lack of effort in pleasing her in bed, despite their efforts to improve their relationship through...