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My partner also objects to me lying – or even sitting – on the bed in any “outside clothes”, which is equally absurd and unreasonable.

My partner is perfect. But scratch the surface and these things bug me

Even the most ideal relationships are often built on a base of mutually annoying habits.

  • Kerri Sackville

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The painting, The Bed, by Toulouse Lautrec.

‘I really want you to leave’: Is the post-sex sleepover dead?

Sleeping together – followed by actually sleeping together – has long been associated with intimacy. But this may be changing.

  • Lauren Ironmonger
Jefferson Ngyuen says his life has turned around.

What Jefferson wants boys and parents to know about the manosphere

Jefferson Nguyen went looking for advice on how to talk to women. What he discovered online turned him into a young man even his sister found disturbing.

  • Wendy Tuohy
Hasslers are more likely to be family members than friends.

The difficult people in your life are ageing you, new study suggests

Research into “hasslers” looks at the impact these difficult people can have on our health.

  • Kathleen Felton
Guy and Jules Sebastian at their Sydney home. She says, “Watching Guy go through this [legal battle] was the hardest thing.”

‘Some would say I handled it terribly’: Guy and Jules Sebastian on their biggest battle

Over several years, the couple have been through legal “mud” against Guy’s former friend and manager. This is the best advice they received.

  • Michael Lallo
Charli XCX dials down the lace in a Vivienne Westwood minidress at her July 2025 wedding.

Marriage is getting a high-profile rebrand. I remain unconvinced

The only way to ensure you’ll never get divorced is to never get married. Until further notice, that is my plan.

  • Kate Leaver
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The March 8 Edition

In our cover story this week, we celebrate The Trailblazers – 10 inspiring women who are shaking things up and kicking goals in their chosen fields.

Not being able to talk about sex openly is an obstacle many couples face.

How to sleep with other people (even when they snore or run hot)

The most common bed-sharing problems are totally fixable – or, at least, totally up for compromise.

  • Dorie Chevlen
Amanda Pelman with Kylie Minogue in Las Vegas in 2024.

Kylie Minogue, Michael Gudinski and my ‘betrayal’ to the dark side

Music executive Amanda Pelman also shares the ups and downs of her love life, including an 18-year marriage to singer Brian Cadd.

  • Jane Rocca

The March 1 Edition

In our cover story this week, we speak to outspoken author Fran Lebowitz, who at 75 has no phone or social media, but has a whole new Gen Z following.