Relationships
latest news & developmentsRedefining “Mama’s Boy”: From an Insult to a Compliment
Society often uses the term "mama's boy" to mock men who share close bonds with their mothers, equating affection with weakness. It is time to challenge outdated stereotypes and…
Inside ‘The Polygamist’: The cast unpack betrayal, desire and emotional survival
The cast of Sue Nyathi's viral Netflix adaptation, 'The Polygamist', delve into the series' intense themes of betrayal, desire, and emotional survival, reflecting on how the show…
‘The Drama’: A dark comedy about thought, guilt, and perception
A pre-wedding confession spirals into paranoia and hilarity, as The Drama probes how our hidden thoughts reshape love, trust, and identity.
Marriage is no joke
A thoughtful look at marriage, resentment and reinvention, Bradley Cooper’s latest film lets its characters stumble, flail and quietly evolve
Reflecting on relationships: Is it ‘just sex’?
True sexual freedom means having the right to not participate — without shame or judgment
One Show, Two Takes: Uncoupled
Uncoupled is bingeworthy escapism about sex, love and stereotypes
Society’s definitions of love don’t work for all of us
Everyone deserves all kinds of love; however, not receiving it does not make me any less worthy of being human, writes Paballo Chauke
What relationship therapy can teach us about our connection to the world
Handling a global crisis is not that different from dealing with partnership break-downs
A ghostbusting care package
A multimedia care package of reading material, series, movies and music to indulge in if you’re ghosted
Slice of life: Respect a mother’s word
‘In fact, the Sesotho word she kept using was ‘hlompho’, which means respect. In our culture, you don’t use that word lightly’
Me, myself and my DVD Nazi
‘I’ve started renting series, hoping to find some common ground that will help us reconnect’
The little blue bounce lifts our love up where it belongs
Rekindling the sexual fire of a once passionate marriage has sparked a deeper emotional link.
Polyamory: Two’s company, three’s a charm
Many couples are finding meaning in loving, open relationships.
Opinion: No one should possess you
Possessiveness and obsessive control over another person looks a lot like modern day slavery to Khaya Dlanga.
Straight to the pimply point
Camilla Janse van Vuuren recalls her time at a speed dating event, which she describes as the modern version of a Jane Austen ball.