Relationships

Israel Police probe alleged catfishing of five women by female suspect

Five women said the suspect catfished them by posing as a man while maintaining romantic and sexual relationships with them over several years.

Israel Police car
picture showing the ChatGPT application displayed on a smartphone screen, highlighting its growing role in everyday life and the increasing reliance on artificial intelligence tools that are shaping decision making and automating tasks.

The love trap: AI relationships won't break your heart – but they might cost you the real thing

Barry Halpern & Rica Cuperman: Once upon a community coffee bar...

Tu B'Av love story: How two Jerusalem retirees found love after a lifetime apart

“From ancient constellations to modern games of chance, Jewish culture has long balanced the idea of fate and luck with free will and meaning.”

What "Mazel Tov" reveals about Judaism's long relationship with luck


Summer heat: Majority of Israeli singles are looking for a committed relationship

Israeli singles seek committed relationships amid war, reflected in OkCupid data. Actions over words emphasized for building stability and navigating challenges.

 A young couple on a date at the restaurant.

Sneaker or consort? Squid birth dates determine how they reproduce - study

Spear squid males are either consorts, who compete with males for females, or sneakers, who discreetly fertilize eggs. Which tactic a squid will use is determined by their birth date, a study says.

 An illustrative photo of a squid.

Marriage-induced insanity: Coping with the damages of a non-nurturing spouse

For true, unconditional love to exist, three elements must be present: consistent and mutual respect; trust and safety; and open, empathic communication, the author explains.

 Stress (illustrative).

Co-dependency: Why can't I stop putting others before myself?

Why do we love people who hurt us? People who cannot say "no" are suffering from co-dependency.

 SHIFT TO self-orientation.

Love isn't simple in a time of war - opinion

Workshops heal trauma that overshadows couples’ connection during a country's darkest period.

 ‘ANYONE LIVING in Israel is affected by the war in various ways,’ says one of the workshop organizers. Marital intimacy can be an unspoken casualty of war, asserts the writer.

Israeli sex lives: Casualties of the war with Hamas - opinion

When partners are consumed or paralyzed by the news, it’s hard to keep one’s mind clear for romance.

 Insomnia, illustration

Checking on couples in Israel after the war in Gaza - opinion

I have been a couples therapist for more than a decade, and in the past two weeks, I've seen more and more couples sitting on my couch, trying to make sense of what they have gone through this year.

 Couple holding hands (illustrative)

Making love: Danit Greenberg and Pandora for Valentine day

Danit Greenberg, presenter of the international jewelry brand Pandora in Israel, posed for the Valentine campaign which is full of love.

  Danit Greenberg on the photo set for Pandora's Valentine campaign /

Forgot Valentine's Day? Here are some perfect last minute gifts

From the perfect perfume for him, to the gift she would love to receive the most: all the most indulgent packages and presents that remind your partners how much you love them. 

 Max Brenner - Lovebox case

Will we celebrate this year with modest Valentine's gifts?

For many, Valentine's Day is a source of positive energy in a complex time. While the whole world celebrates Valentine's Day, will the Israelis celebrate it this year and how?

  Valentine 2024