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I recently found contentment in life. Now, at 66, I'm looking for the right woman to love
6+ hour, 35+ min ago (613+ words) Patrick, 66, looking for along-term monogamous relationship with a woman." Looking for: A long-term monogamous relationship with a woman. I worked as a counsellor in harm reduction, doing street outreach and working with needle-exchange programs, and setting up youth hostels and…...
My new partner and I are moving in together to save on rent but I'm worried about money
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (529+ words) Many couples are moving in together early in their relationships for a practical reason " survival economics. But things can quickly go south if you aren't financially aligned. Rents are high, grocery costs are through the roof, and many couples are…...
From Lily Allen to Laura Wasser, divorce is getting a rebrand
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (772+ words) As the narrative around marriage shifts, ending a relationship is moving from failure to opportunity. Celebrity divorce lawyer Laura Wasser is the face of fashion brand Reformation's new divorce collection. When the popular fashion brand Reformation announced the launch of…...
How Better Love helped Toronto seniors find real connections in a digital age
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (796+ words) No apps, no swiping: meet the Torontonians who found lasting connection through our pages. The Toronto Star's Better Love series launched in 2025 as an alternative to dating apps. It has since sparked several long-term relationships. We hoped it could function…...
Looking for better love: I’m a good listener looking for a kind, patient man
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (495+ words) Rebecca, 49, is looking for a long-term relationship with a man. Looking for: A long-term monogamous or ethically nonmonogamous relationship with a man I'm a single parent " by choice " and have one child. I may not be the life of the…...
Looking for better love: I’m a 71-year-old widower hoping to fall desperately in love one last time
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (336+ words) Irv, 71, is a retired lawyer seeking to connect with a loving, intellectually curious woman. Update! Irv has found love via Better Love. Stay tuned for his new love story, and read more Toronto personal ads here. Looking for: A long-term,…...
How important is compatibility in a successful relationship?
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (739+ words) Advice columnist Lisi Tesher. Q'I have a good friend who works in an industry I know nothing about. His hours are fairly normal, as in 9 to 5, for most of the year. There are several times in a year when his…...
Their weddings helped pave the way for same-sex marriages in Canada. 25 years later, they reflect on everything that’s changed — and what hasn’t
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1044+ words) On Jan. 14, 2001, two groundbreaking same-sex marriages took place in Toronto. It was a'media circus and security nightmare " and it helped change the country. Anne (left) and Elaine Vautour were married alongside Kevin Bourassa and Joe Varnell in a groundbreaking ceremony…...
Cheating and marriage: How to know when it's time to call it quits
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (730+ words) Advice columnist Lisi Tesher. Q'All I wanted for Christmas was for my husband to come clean on his cheating. He did not. I gave him several chances, several opportunities for honest communication. He didn't have the guts or the maturity....
I'm getting a divorce. What does this mean for my finances?
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1028+ words) Ultimately, you can't control your ex's actions, but you can play nice. Proceeding as amicably as possible is "the best way to minimize legal fees and stress." Separating from a spouse is an emotional process to begin with, and untangling…...