Most people come to Rodeo Drive to window shop. A select, moneyed few are showing up to say “I do.” Tucked away steps from the bustling intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and one of the world’s most famous shopping streets, there’s a European-inspired cobblestone promenade — lined with luxury brand boutiques like Tiffany & Co. and Dolce … Read more
Some couples will do just about anything to keep their relationships alive — even if it means banishing each other from the dinner table. Welcome to the era of the “food divorce,” where otherwise happy couples eat separately, even when living in the same house. “A food divorce is when two people who live together … Read more
What’s in a name? Maybe a happy marriage. Spouses who don’t share a last name get divorced far more often than those who do — and they split up sooner, data reveals. Married couples with different surnames call it quits at a 50% higher rate and make it an average of just eight to 10 … Read more
More than one-third of Americans report having ended a relationship over political differences, according to recent research – and experts say those divisions may also be straining some marriages. Some high-profile couples, including Democratic strategist James Carville and his wife, Republican political consultant Mary Matalin, have remained together despite their differing views – but experts … Read more
After 25 years together, the aggregate pressures of daily life had all but decimated Juniper and her husband Jeff’s sex life. As the parents of twin girls, the humdrum routine of school drop-offs, soccer meets and late-night homework help in addition to working full-time has left very little room — and energy — in the … Read more
“Quiet quitting,” a workplace term for doing only the minimum required, has also been used to describe a pattern in some marriages. In relationships, the informal term refers to spouses who remain together while reducing their emotional effort, communication or involvement in the relationship. Couples may continue managing day-to-day responsibilities, such as household tasks and parenting, … Read more
A California couple had a wedding for the ages when a surprise guest just happened to float by on the Owens River: country star Shaboozey. Southern California wedding planner K. Rose Events shared a video on their Instagram, showing the anonymous couple posing for photos near the river. During the ceremony, the 31-year-old singer (born … Read more
A typical newly-retired, dual-income couple could lose out on nearly $17,000 annually in Social Security benefits starting in 2033 if Congress does not take action to prevent the program from becoming insolvent, a new report warned. By late 2032, when today’s 61-year-olds will hit the typical retirement age, the Social Security retirement program could be … Read more
Who would have thought a simple delivery mix-up could turn an intimate family milestone into a global viral sensation? Content creator Nick Wilkins was understandably disappointed when his birthday cake failed to show up. Instead, his delivery driver handed him a custom gender-reveal cake meant for a couple named Sam and Melissa. With no way … Read more
For NYC straphangers Asdrid Vasquez and Nick Bartolone, the end of the line is just the beginning. From Woodlawn to Wakefield and from Flushing to Far Rockaway, the Brooklyn couple love to turn long rides on the train — something most New Yorkers would studiously avoid outside of their weekday commutes — into mini-adventures. Leaving the usual … Read more
Time for some more hanky panky. If how your partner suggests sex gives you the ick, experts say it might not be the death knell of attraction but a symptom of a more subtle kind of sabotage. The cues, physical touch, or verbal expressions couples use to signal to their partner that they want to … Read more
More couples today are opting for weddings that are feasts for both the eyes and palate. “I’m seeing a big uptick in couples thinking of weddings in a different way — more as a beautiful dinner party or restaurant supper club experience,” said Cameron Forbes, founder of Forbes Functions, a New York City-based boutique event-planning … Read more
These Big Apple brides and grooms may not be the only ones getting a ring this Saturday. In a twist of fate that some near-newlyweds are calling serendipity, and others a head-scratching snag — a host of tri-state couples who have spent months or even years planning their big day will be tying the knot … Read more
For most couples, a marriage proposal is an intimate, tear-filled milestone, meant to be shared with close friends and family. But for one TikTok couple, a sweet, intimate engagement quickly turned into an internet sensation for a reason they never saw coming. Mackenzie Davis recently shared the emotional moment her boyfriend of three years dropped to one knee … Read more
Jason Luv just reignited one of the internet’s messiest rivalries with a single Instagram Story. Days after Lena ‘The Plug’ Nersesian filed for divorce from Adam22, Luv took to social media and shared a cozy yacht snap with the OnlyFans creator — the same woman at the center of his years-long feud with her estranged husband. … Read more
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce said he and fiancée Taylor Swift tried to hit up Celebrity Row at Madison Square Garden during the Eastern Conference finals between the Knicks and his hometown Cavaliers, but his schedule didn’t allow it. During Wednesday’s installment of the “New Heights” podcast, Kelce explained Swift’s “New York ties” … Read more
If you thought blowing candles out was a tradition reserved for your birthday cake, well, you’re about to be proven wrong. Because a new trend has emerged within the wedding world, which means couples are welcoming married life in a fun new way. For 30-year-old Sydney bride Amna Khoury, who married her husband Michael last … Read more
Think of it as a connective kink. Shibari, a type of Japanese rope bondage, is the tie that binds for some couples, helping them reach new levels of connection, communion and satisfaction — while dispelling sexual taboos. “I always thought it was something for people that enjoyed pain and submission,” Richard, who regularly engages in … Read more
Long-distance couples spend a combined average of nearly $7,000 ($6,888) on travel to see each other over the course of their relationship, according to new data. In a recent online survey of 761 couples who plan to move in together in the next few years, which was conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Mayflower, … Read more
If the classic diamond ring is forever, younger generations didn’t get the memo. Instead, a growing number of young Gen Z and millennial couples are saying “I do” to something a little more permanent — ink. Tattooed “rings” — etched straight onto fingers — are fast becoming the ultimate symbol of commitment for younger lovers who’d … Read more