More people are sharing their experience of being divorced out of the blue. Psychologists tell the BBC why a spouse might initiate a sudden split.
Two couples tell BBC News about overcoming social stigma in their age-gap relationships.
Overwhelming, distressing, all-consuming: this little-known form of romantic longing can have a devastating impact.
Each winter, a cultural phenomenon known as "cuffing season" creeps onto the modern dating scene. But is there any science to it?
From Regency-era "fan flirting" to online dating, we decipher the timeless looks, signs and gifts that signal secret love.
In 1966, a computer dating service organised a party for single people in New York. Decades before Tinder, the BBC's Tomorrow's World was there to witness the future of matchmaking.
Finding a long-term partner is trickier than ever, argues Paul C Brunson, author of the book Find Love.
Some people seem to be naturally gifted flirters, while many say it's a skill that holds them back. What sets the good flirters and the bad flirters apart?
It's well-established that romantic relationships can improve your health and even help you to live longer. But does friendship bring the same benefits?
