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Relationships

Exploring the dynamics of companionship, friends and family ties, with insights on communication, trust and emotional well-being

My idea of love and partnership has changed as I enter my fifth decade. Getty

Finding a partner in my forties comes with fewer illusions and better boundaries

LifestyleFebruary 13, 2026

The writer met her husband, Karthik, on a bus in Dubai. Aarti Nagraj / The National

I met my husband on a bus - can real human connection survive the age of AI?

LifestyleNovember 14, 2025

Women proposing to their partners is one of the best-known leap day traditions. Getty Images

Proposals and pastries: How leap year is celebrated worldwide

LifestyleFebruary 21, 2024

Having a best friend at work can keep you professionally motivated and content on a personal level. Getty Images

Unhappy at work? Don't skip office parties and find a bestie

LifestyleSeptember 08, 2023

Professional matchmaker Christiana Maxion makes a living by setting up clients with romantic matches in the UAE and beyond. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Day in the Life: Dubai matchmaker uses AI to help people find love

UAESeptember 05, 2023

Cathering, Princess of Wales, during her visit to the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust in Bath, England on Tuesday. AP

Princess of Wales 'never expected to be royal but fell in love'

UKMay 16, 2023

Adolescence is a tricky time between parental influence waning and peer influence increasing, and parents shouldn't take it personally when their children spend more time with friends. Photo: gornostai_nastya / Pixabay

How to raise happy teenagers

FamilyJanuary 17, 2023

A Palestinian woman carries shopping bags in the Old City in Hebron in the occupied West Bank. Reuters

Israel says foreigners must register relationships with Palestinians

MENASeptember 04, 2022

Ryan Giggs is on trial over allegations he assaulted his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, causing her actual bodily harm, and of controlling or coercing her during their relationship between August 2017 and November 2020. PA

It is time for Ryan Giggs to pay the price, prosecutor tells jury

UKAugust 22, 2022

Former footballer Ryan Giggs arrives at Manchester Crown Court on Thursday. Reuters

Ryan Giggs denies headbutting girlfriend

UKAugust 18, 2022

Tory donor to host wedding party for Boris and Carrie Johnson

UKJuly 27, 2022

Actor Johnny Depp joins musician Jeff Beck (not pictured) on stage during a concert, in Sheffield, Britain May 29, 2022. P. Donovan/via Reuters

Johnny Depp leaves Amber Heard trial for UK music tour

UKMay 30, 2022

The Royal Courts of Justice in London. EPA

Former wife of Screwfix millionaire loses UK High Court money battle

UKApril 07, 2022

Spain's former King Juan Carlos waves at the bullring in Aranjuez, Spain, in 2019. A top British court has ruled he is not protected by royal immunity laws in either country in a lawsuit for alleged harassment filed by his former lover. AP

Former king of Spain plans appeal after losing London High Court fight with ex-lover

UKMarch 29, 2022

Afghans wait to leave Kabul aboard a US military aircraft on August 19, 2021 following the Taliban's capture of the city. The frantic exodus has separated families, couples and friends. AFP

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Separated on Valentine's Day: the Afghan lovers with only bittersweet memories

AsiaFebruary 14, 2022

Studies have shown that while we can maintain up to 150 friendships, our core 'support clique' is usually made up of no more than five close friends. Duy Pham / Unsplash

Do you need lots of friends to be happy? Why the optimum number is fewer than you think

WellbeingOctober 16, 2021

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