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Holy mate-trimony: the rise of 'friendship marriages'
Under the Radar Young people in China, Japan and the US are saying 'I do' to platonic unions, to alleviate social pressure or loneliness and access financial benefits
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At home with the Clooneys: is arguing with your partner healthy?
Talking Point The actor and his wife claim to have never argued during their 10-year marriage
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The Week Unwrapped: Why was Pope Francis controversial in Argentina?
Podcast Plus, could marriage increase your risk of dementia? And what is the true cost of that viral pistachio chocolate?
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When did divorce begin?
The Explainer Couples have always split up, but the institution has undergone major changes over the years
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The micro-cheating phenomenon
In The Spotlight Relationship buzzword covers a host of 'seemingly small betrayals'
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The slow fight for same-sex marriage in Asia
Under the Radar Thailand joins Nepal and Taiwan as the only Asian nations to legalise LGBT unions, amid repressive regimes and religious traditions
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Men think they're doing their share of housework. They're not.
In the Spotlight The gender gap is taking a toll on women's mental health and is not showing signs of getting better.
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Should the UK ban marriage between cousins?
In the Spotlight Several Scandinavian nations are banning consanguineous unions, with some calling for Britain to follow suit
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The Week Unwrapped: Is the Big Apple drying up?
Podcast Plus, will we benefit from a phone company shake-up? And is marriage good for your mental health?
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Why China's young people are rejecting marriage
The Explainer Changing attitudes and a slowing economy are contributing to a slump in weddings
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The pros and cons of marriage
Pros and Cons Fewer couples in the UK are choosing to tie the knot – but those who do are staying together longer
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The 'loyalty testers' who can check a partner's fidelity
Under The Radar The history of 'honey-trapping goes back a long way'
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The Iraqi bill to lower the age of marriage for girls to nine
The Explainer Politicians and activists are protesting the conservative bill, which would give religious leaders more power over personal affairs
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The couples who run their marriage like a business
In the Spotlight Using business principles in the home touted as a potential solution to gender disparity in domestic labour
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