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Last Sunday marked the 9th anniversary of Heath Ledger's untimely passing in January 2008, and with almost a decade to reflect on her partner's death, Michelle Williams reveals that her outlook on life has altered considerably.

Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, the acclaimed actress, who starred opposite Heath in Brokeback Mountain, explained that in the aftermath of Heath's passing, she understandably struggled with the implications of moving on with her young daughter, Matilda.

"At that time, I was inconsolable, because I felt, 'How will he be able to find us?’" she told the publication. "This is where we lived, and he won't know where we are. And now I can't believe I thought that."

Turning her attention to the future, the star, who rose to fame on Dawson's Creek, reveals that the heartbreaking experience has left her with a practical view of relationships and motherhood.

"It's hard to romanticise romance when you're 36. When you've been a parent for 11 years and you've done it alone, you don't have romantic ideals, because you have a practical understanding that you can do it by yourself."

Having lost Heath at the age of 28, the mother of one explains that his passing eradicated certain ideals she had internalised from a young age.

"The romantic idea of meeting your person and having a storybook family life that looks like the model you grew up with – that doesn't really exist for me."

Heath and Michelle began dating in 2004 and their daughter was born the following year.

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If you want to wear something, wear it. We pretty much stand by that here at Shemazing!

But a recent study has suggested that if you wear 'out there' clothing, you're a jealous person.

Research carried out by Xun Huang found that, particularly in relationships, wearing something a bit wild means you're feeling insecure about something – or someone – in your relationship.

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One group of experiments involved the participants imagining they were going to a party – one group had a 'formal work do' and the other, a friend's 'costume party'.

With those two groups, each were asked to pick out a pair of sunglasses to wear to each event. One set of sunglasses were ordinary, and the other were an over-the-top pair.

In the conclusion of the research, those who picked to wear the extravagant pair – even to the work do – had a desire to attract attention from the partner and didn't mind public embarrassment because of it.

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But hey, what if you just really like the pink glitter sunnies or flamingos are your fave animal so you choose the feathered-lined pair?

It also noted that type of behaviour also happens in sibling relationships. Take from it what you will.

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Fans were left devastated in 2015 when news landed that Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale had called time on their 13-year marriage.

Having met and began a relationship in the mid 90s, their relationship was lauded as one of the most enduring in the music industry.

But with rumours swirling that the Bush frontman had been having a three-year affair with the family's nanny, the public began assuming Gavin had wanted out of the marriage for a long time.

But according to a recent interview, the last thing the British musician wanted was to see his marriage to the No Doubt singer come to an end.

Speaking to Fabulous magazine, 51-year-old Gavin insisted: "Divorce was completely opposite to what I wanted. Really not… But here we are."

Insisting that the demise of his marriage to the mother of his three children was a devastating experience, Gavin didn't hold back when reflecting on that tumultuous time.

"Apart from death, I think divorce is one of the hardest, most painful things to go through," he admitted.

And while Gwen has moved on with country star Blake Shelton, Gavin's three sons are keen for their dad to do the same.

"They want me to get a girlfriend and examine me if a name pops up on a text," he revealed.

Gavin and Gwen are parents to 10-year-old Kingston, eight-year-old Zuma and three-year-old Apollo.

 

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When it comes to beauty routines and boyfriends, the only time we generally request their involvement is during fake tan application.

They are permitted to swipe (why do they do that?) aimlessly at our backs with a mitt (blend, for Jaysus sake, blend!), but that’s where the collaborative effort comes to an abrupt end.

So, hats off to make- up artist, Keilidh, who bravely allowed her boyfriend Darren to use her face as a blank canvass during a recent tutorial she uploaded to Facebook.

And the lad didn’t disappoint.

Between showing the viewer (the wrong end of) the brush and assuring Keilidh he was going to "contour the sh*t out of it", this lad is going places.

And we’re going to let Darren take it from here…

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A 47-year-old man has been found guilty of rape after a court ruled that his decision to remove a condom during intercourse without prior consent from his partner was tantamount to rape.

The Criminal Court in Lausanne, Switzerland heard that the accused was on his second date with a woman he had met on Tinder in June 2015 when the incident occurred.

Speaking on behalf of his female client, lawyer, Baptiste Viredaz, argued that the accused's actions were comparable to rape as he had imposed unprotected sex on an individual without her consent, and she was not aware until after the fact.

Bolstering the argument, he explained that had the female in the case been aware that the accused had not planned to use protection, she would not have consented to intercourse.

Commenting on the Swiss case, Dr Sinead Ring from the University of Kent explained that the ruling in this particular case may not mirror the verdicts given in other similar cases.

"A lot comes down to what can be proved in court. If it's proved the woman consented to sex with a condom and he changed the circumstances under which she'd consented, it's quite possible he'd be convicted of rape," she explained.

She added, according to Cosmopolitan, "But a jury would have to determine that he didn't have a reasonable belief in consent and just went ahead and did it anyway."

If you have been affected by this story, please reach out to The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre for support, guidance and advice.

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Some people live life at their own pace and actively disregard society's attempt to pigeonhole them into certain roles at certain ages.

And others adhere strictly to a timeline, checking off certain milestones at certain ages.

If you're firmly in the latter camp, you may be interested to hear that a recent study has claimed to have established the perfect age to tie the knot in order to ensure a successful marriage.

Using data collected in the National Survey of Family Growth, American sociological researcher, Nicholas Wolfinge, established that the best age to take those vows is between 28 and 32.

Further to this, the findings concluded that couples who got married in their late thirties had a lower chance of splitting than those who wed in their late twenties.

Focussing on divorce statistics, the researcher learned that couples who wed as teenagers had a 38 per cent chance of divorcing in the first fve years of marriage in comparison to those who married in their twenties who stood a 28 per cent chance and those who married over the age of 35 who had a 17 per cent chance.

But apparently if you wed your significant other between the ages of 25 and 34, your chances of divorcing are much slimmer than at other times in your life.

Good to know… we think.

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You might have to prepare yourself for this one, but it's been five whole years since Netflix began streaming in Ireland.

That's right, ladies, half a decade has passed since we were introduced to the service that brought us House of Cards, Orange is the New Black, and Stranger Things… to name but three.

Oh, and during that time, we learned that saying you were chilling out in front of the box with a potential partner or significant other suddenly took on a far greater meaning.

We mean, did you two actually watch Netflix together? Or did you two watch Netflix… and, you know, chill together?

As if we didn't have enough problems trying to navigate the various other pastimes we're meant to enjoy together…

1. Netflix and Chill

For many of us, a night in front of Netflix means more time arguing over what to watch and less time undressing each other.

"Don't dare open another button on that damn shirt. We're watching Clueless, and you're ruining Cher's monlogue about the Haitians."

2. The official first date

Will it involve half his group of mates? Are you meant to bring a friend along? A first date in Ireland is not like the movies.

"Mick will get ya a pint. Have ya met Mick? Known him since 4th class. He'd nothing else on tonight, so said I'd bring him along."

3. Couple of drinks together

The idea is sweet – no doubt about it – but when you spend two hours scrolling through your respective phones without speaking to each other, you have to question whether you're doing it wrong.

"Here, I've tagged you in a meme, Get off Twitter, and have a look on Facebook."

4. Phonecalls that last longer than 40 seconds

Unless they're calling to remind you to buy bog roll, phone conversations are not for Irish couples. Oh, we're a nation of talkers alright… as long as it's by text.

"Who's dead?! Then, why did you ring me, for Jaysus sake? Do not do that again, I'm telling you."

5. Shopping together

Some romcoms would have you believe a couple can spend a leisurely afternoon browsing various stores, and still arrive home without a single crossed word, but we know better.

"I'm not going in there again. It's full of 15-year-old lads who can't afford a pair of runners between them. And you bailed on me in Topshop, so you can p*ss off."

6. Working-out together

The couple that squat together, stay together… unless you grew up in Ireland and were raised on the notion that sporting activities were divided by gender.

"Don't you tell me how to swing a kettlebell. I was doing this long before you decided to ditch GAA."

7. Sleeping together in the parental home

Unless you were raised in a particularly liberal home, you'd be fairly shocked to learn your other half's parents would be OK with y'all sharing a bed in the family home.

"I'm allowed into your room? Your mam isn't waiting under the bed with a shot gun, is she?"

 

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While most of us would (understandably) consider sex with anyone other than our partner a deal breaker of the highest order, the findings of a recent study have done much to highlight the emphasis members of the public place on the emotional element of any relationship.

According to a recent study, which harnessed the opinions of more than 60,000 people, the idea of a partner indulging in an emotional affair was considered much more damaging than the thought of them jumping into bed with someone else.

The research, which was conducted by Dr David Frederick at Chapman University in California, established that flirtatious behaviour, the exchange of messages  and verbal intimacy can be equally, if not more, detrimental to a relationship as a physical affair might be.

The study, which was published in the Archives of Sexual Behaviour, claims that 65 per cent of straight women considered ’emotional cheating’ worse than physical cheating while 46% of men felt the same.

The research, which included both the heterosexual and LGBT communities, also established that 70 per cent of bisexual men, 68 per cent of gay men and 73 per cent of bisexual women consider emotional cheating worse than sexual infidelity.

Where do you stand on this one?

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Choosing photos for your Tinder profile is an absolute minefield.

The name of the game is to share snaps which help illustrate what you're all about, (the edited version, obvs) but according to a recent study, it doesn't matter how flattering your photos are because apparently no one makes passes at girls wearing glasses.

No, seriously.

The study, which was conducted by the uber-popular dating app, established that your chances of finding The One are reduced by a staggering 12% if you're rocking a pair of bifocals in your profile.

Commenting on the results, dating expert Dr Jessica Carbino explained that being able to see the eyes of a potential  partner is paramount  – something which is somewhat hindered if a possible match is wearing specs.

According to Marie Claire, Dr Carbino understands an individual's reluctance to swipe right on a glasses-wearer, saying: "Seeing the iris gives us clues as to whether you can be trusted."

Here, unless they're wearing sunglasses in every picture, that argument does NOT hold up.

Next!

 

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Most of us follow our hearts when it comes to the person we love, right? So what if someone told you that you can decrease your love for someone by thinking negative thoughts? It doesn't sound too great, does it?

But, according to a study by the University of Missouri, people can choose how much they love their significant other, and it all sounds a bit strange.

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The Wall Street Journal reports that 'love regulation' can be used to either increase or decrease love and ease a broken heart.

The researchers compared a group of 20 singletons to a group of 20 people in a long-term relationship. They all had to bring in 30 photos of their current or ex-partner, and then asked to think of both positive and negative thoughts about the person in the picture.

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They were also asked how infatuated with the person they were/are, and while all this was going on, they had their brainwaves measured.

The research found that when the participants were thinking of positive thoughts about the other person, they could 'up regulate' their love for them.

And when they were thinking negative thoughts? Yep, you guessed it. They 'down regulated' their love.

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Now, easing a broken heart seems all well and good, but having to constantly think of negative aspects of a person you love or once loved can't be healthy.

Are we alone on this? Or, will anyone out there try this method?

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Once you hit a certain age, you quickly realise that the festive season is less about who popped the button of their pants after Christmas dinner and more about who popped that all-important question on Christmas Eve.

Whether you have any intention of tying the knot with your other half, you can be damn sure half your Facebook friends were expecting a big announcement at some stage between December 24 and January 2 especially if you guys have been dating a while.

While you may laugh at the thought of your fella getting down on bended knee the rest of the year around, there's something about Christmas that allows you indulge the notion, imagine the picture-perfect moment… and then it doesn't happen.

If you've spent the last few days silently stewing over the fact you got a stressball instead of a solitaire and don't quite know how to cope with the deluge of emotion you're experiencing right now, don't worry – we've got your back on this one.

(No, they're not exactly subtle, but that's not how we roll.)

1. Splash out on a pair of designer gloves… and refuse to take them off inside the house.

"Ah no need to, babe. Sure, who'd want to be looking at my bare, old hands?"

2. Throw the remote against the wall and storm out of the room every time Don't Tell the Bride and Say Yes To The Dress come on.

"What? There's nothing wrong. I just have a sudden urge to use my stress ball."

3. Spend an afternoon creating a thoughtful collage for the friends in your life who did get engaged this Christmas.

"Don't mind me, I'm just excited to share in their happiness. Pass the glitter there babe, would you? Six months he spent planning it, would you believe? Six months."

4. Answer 'quiet' in a terse manner before shooting your bloke a look any time the pair of you are asked how your Christmas was.

"What?! It was quiet. Really…bloody… quiet."

5. Ruin a night out by insisting you have to go home to use the bathroom because the pub toilets are jammers.

"They're all engaged babe."

6. Avoid any conversation about the future because if he can keep you on your toes, then you sure as hell can do the same.

"Dinner? Next Saturday? Can't say for sure if I'll be around. Week after? Ah, who's to say at this stage?"

Are you planning a proposal? Know someone that is? SHEmazing! would LOVE to hear from you here – and help make it moment that your loved-one will remember always.

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We'd barely gotten used to the idea that they were dating when recent reports claimed Vogue Williams and Laurence Fox were no more, but it looks like Laurence has nothing but good wishes for the Irish star.

Rumours that the pair were an item began swirling in recent months when the Irish TV presenter was spotted holding hands with the British actor, with numerous publications claiming Laurence had 'genuinely fallen for' Vogue.

Commenting on the burgeoning romance at the time, a source close to the pair said: "It’s very early days but both Laurence and Vogue consider themselves an item.They’re enjoying spending time together and have had some great nights out.”

Unfortunately, it looks like the good times recently came to an end for the pair, but Laurence is determined to keep thing amicable and recently referred to Vogue as his 'mate'.

"We're just really great mates. We have always just been good mates before meeting on Bear Grylls: Mission Survive and we continue to be really great mates," he told MailOnline.

38-year-old Laurence, who this year divorced Billie Piper after nine years of marriage, added: "There's nothing else really to say, but we're just great friends."

Turning his attention to the festive period, Laurence revealed that he doesn't have any big plans, saying: "I've got a feeling it might be quite a quiet one for me."

"I've never really been a huge New Year's Eve fan so it isn't going to be the kind of celebration that it's been in the past."

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