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?
There are some universal standards of beauty, so why has evolution not made us all beautiful? When it comes to attraction, originality can pay off.