The “taxi cab” dating theory may be taking you on a ride. All women have either seen it happen or have experienced it themselves: A commitmentphobic man dates a woman for years on end without proposing, only to quickly get engaged to the next woman he starts seeing. It’s a phenomenon that’s so common that … Read more
People are expressing “reservations” about this new policy. A French restaurateur has been ripped online after announcing a new fine on dining parties whose number of members didn’t match their original booking. Olivier Vincent, chef and manager at L’îlot in Amboise, had reportedly become fed up with parties that either exceeded or fell short of the … Read more
Summer is here, at least in the Northern Hemisphere — and wedding season is upon us. The most popular wedding dates of 2025 are Saturday, August 23, and Saturday, September 3. While these days are presumably picked for fair weather and the poetic notion that love should come to fruition whilst the world that surrounds us … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m 29, and my boyfriend is 36. We met on a dating site and were together for three years. He broke up with me two months ago because he didn’t think he could marry me. (We weren’t engaged.) He says I’m the love of his life, soulmate and his dream come true, and … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My son’s father, “Tony,” and I dated for two years before our son was born. We split up seven years ago, and it’s been on and off most of the time since then. This past year we have been growing closer again, and I asked him what he wants. Tony said he doesn’t … Read more
The young and the young-ish take astrology seriously … perhaps at the expense of their serious relationships. A recent survey from writing site EduBirdie found that 74% of Gen Zers and millennials check the zodiac signs of potential partners to avoid mismatches — and one in three won’t date someone incompatible. Further, astrological allegiance can … Read more
One in five Americans find it harder to commit to a fitness routine than a partner. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 Americans who work out at least once a week. Results revealed that over the last 10 years, Americans tried about five different workout regimens and had four different, serious partners. In fact, … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have been seeing the same man for a year and a half. In the beginning, we were, basically, friends with benefits, and we were OK with that. Having both gone through recent breakups or divorce, neither of us wanted anything serious. However, after six months passed, I started falling for him. He … Read more
Pat McAfee is already questioning his own fit at ESPN in some respect. McAfee, who signed a five-year $85 million pact with ESPN — a pay cut from his four-year, $120 million deal from FanDuel — isn’t sure he’ll be in the long-term plans for College GameDay. The four-letter network’s flagship college football show has … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I are going back and forth about setting a date for our wedding. We have begun arguing lately about normal relationship issues. He calls them fights, when all I’m trying to do is express my feelings so we get on the same page. Then, instead of talking, he shuts down … Read more
In his controversial novel “American Psycho,” Pisces Brett Easton Ellis writes, “It strikes me profoundly that the world is more often than not a bad and cruel place.” Given the popularity of true crime as entertainment and our cultural fascination with serial killers, it would seem we as people crave constant confirmation of that cruelty. … Read more
Roseanne Barr has a message for those who tried to take her down: “Cancel This!” The always controversial standup comedy icon opened up about how she felt when the hit revival of classic sitcom “Roseanne” was replaced with “The Conners,” admitting she “can’t bear” to watch the show. “When they killed my character off, that … Read more