A gentleman's search for all things
love, relationships and women
single women knock back 'Macho' men
An online dating site ‘Are You Interested’ (AYI) released statistics last month on how much exercise plays a role in the search for love online. Unsurprisingly, those that workout are most desired online – but only up to a point. Alexander Logan reports.
'dON jON' versus 'her'
Kate Lilly reviews two "romantic" films, 'Don Jon' and 'Her' and questions whether romcomms are more dangerous than porn.
open relationships: Can they work?
Open relationships – a controversial issue amongst members of the public. But it is possible that the notion of monogamy is an overrated concept in Australian society.
Mary Anne Ghobrial has the story.
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A Man's guide to dating
Love doesn't come with an instruction manual but Maria Angela Parajo says these books have some tips to improve your game in the dating scene; or rather, advice on what you should never do.
The problem with Love
Is love an overrated concept in Australian society? Mary Anne Ghobrial seems to think so. Here's what she had to say.
Setting a date with a sugar momma
Now, young men seeking rich older women are targeted by the latest entrant into the $100 million dating services industry: sugar mommas. Maria Angela Parajo reports.
virtual dating, A disaster in the making
The online dating scene is here to stay. But when appearance outweighs personality, Alexander Logan says we should be concerned?
young Love turns to technology
More Australians are turning to online dating to find their significant other. But this does not mean young singles are using the traditional websites to find love. Mary Fekos delves into the world of online dating.
why we're ignorning male bisexuality
Although 25 per cent of LGBTI young people identify as bisexual, bisexuality is largely ignored in Australian sexuality education.
So is it time for us to move beyond the terms 'gay' or 'straight'? Kate Lilly reports.
Dates and duds: the dating website for you
The relationship world is becoming more popular in today’s internet age, with dating websites targeting everything from young people hoping to “hook up”, to women dating older men for money.
But Mary Anne Ghobrial reviews whether they are really as useful as they claim to be.
long distance relationships can work
Researchers at Queen's University in Ontario and the University of Utah have found that long distance relationships do not necessarily guarantee negative relationship outcomes.
Alexander Logan reports.
Is Interethnic love just a fling?
More and more young Australians are finding love in intercultural relationships. Despite this, the interethnic romances we see on Aussie TV shows are usually affairs or one night stands.
Kate Lilly asks whether it is about time for some real 'reality' TV?
reviewing the complexity of family
Jack Derwin reviews sibling rivalry on tour, family secrets and green card marriages. What these three films have in common are authentic characters navigating life as it is: messy, unconventional and uncontrollable.
Catfishing schemes
Have you ever been catfished?
Mary Fekos found the key psychological factors driving catfishing schemes are loneliness, being extroverted, revenge, greed and sensation seeking.
technology could be destroying love
Is keeping your relationship with your partner strictly offline the best way to keep the romance alive?
A US study looks at the way internet culture is affecting couples in romantic relationships. Maria Angela Parajo reports.
scoring a perfect 10 on date night
Here at The Den we understand that finding a date for Friday night can be hard enough. Planning and executing the perfect date night however is a completely different playing field.
Whether you’re taking a girl out for the first time, planning your 5-year anniversary or are in desperate need to win your woman back - Mary Fekos has you covered.