Relationships

Looking for love, or maybe just for fun?  Yvette Thomson guides you through the minefield of the first date

Whether it’s the start of their lives together, or years down the line, love and marriage mean something different to every couple. By Claire Barnardo

You plan your big day down to the finest detail. But how prepared are you for the rest of your life together?

By Claire Barnardo

This romance, which bloomed inside a youth ministry, was set to be blessed from the start.
Take one part faith, with a strong portion of love and loyalty, add a big splash of romance, and you have the winning recipe for Tanya and Lloyd’s relationship.

They took their time to reach the big day, but for this couple the wait was worth it Dawie and Samantha met through mutual friends, but it took years before the couple were ready to move from friendship to dating, dating to engagement. After exchanging vows on a wine farm, they explain there was nothing they’d change about their ceremony.

The divorce of your parents is a painful reminder of the frailties of love. But you can learn from their experience to shape a better future for your own relationship. By Lauren Cohen

Before tying the knot, it’s important to put together an antenuptial contract.
Attorney Simone Franks tells us more…

Parenthood doesn’t have to mean the end of romance and spontaneity, but one thing is for sure: your relationship will change. By Ciska Thurman

Hooking up
Kim We met at a friend’s house-warming party. We were introduced by the host and ended up chatting only to each other for the rest of the evening. And from that night onwards, we were together.

It’s no secret that relationships require dedication and commitment. So instead of making New Year’s resolutions for yourself, make them as a couple. By Molefi Letsoko