Ministers of religion who support marriage equality would be able to challenge the Marriage Act in the High Court. They would stand a good chance of winning.
Australia’s political representatives have the ability to legislate on a wide range of matters. Marriage is one of them.
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As the government hints the marriage equality plebiscite may be delayed until 2017, calls intensify for the parliament to legislate on the issue instead. So what is parliament’s role here?
External stressors might have more to do with a low-income couple’s success.
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Relationship education programs are meant to strengthen low-income couples, with the idea children would benefit. But focusing on communication skills overlooks what really matters to these Americans.
The generic space of therapy cannot compare to the feeling of a relationship in its natural setting.
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It makes no sense to continue relationship counselling in a therapist’s office – it is far better to do it in the more natural environment of the home.
A woman waits backstage during the recording of the dating show ‘Meet you on Saturday.’
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We know a lot about why people choose different brands of dishwashing detergent. But when it comes to the processes behind choosing a romantic partner, science knows surprisingly little.
Blended, rainbow, single or two-parents are just some of the ways to make a modern family.
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It’s tempting to look back nostagically when thinking about the idea of the “family”, but the evidence shows that it’s strong, functional and flourishing.
Fall in love, have a baby, watch your happiness and satisfaction plummet. Psychology researchers know the transition to parenthood can be rough on relationships.
The ‘apostolic exhortation’ calls for greater understanding of divorced couples, but falls short of allowing them a full life within the church.
Women taking their husband’s surname after marriage potentially reinforces gender roles and the unequal status of women and men within marriage and society.
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It’s less important how you feel about your relationship today than how you feel about it over time. Which of four commitment categories do you fit into?