It’s official — making friends gets harder the older you are, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans examined how people feel about their social circles and their ability to create and maintain friendships in modern times. The results from Talker Research saw seven in 10 (69%) agree with the notion that having … Read more
She logged on for casual scrolling — and instead, got a front-row seat to a marital scandal. A 30-year-old Reddit user made a jaw-dropping discovery while scrolling through one of those infamous Facebook groups for people worried they might be dating the same guy. “I just found my friend’s husband…on an ‘are we dating the … Read more
As the saying goes, no good deed goes unpunished. A single mom offered to store her friend’s overweight luggage stuffed with clothes at her home thinking she would later on retrieve them, once she settled into her new home overseas. Well, something got lost in translation as her friend expected her luggage to get returned … Read more
Chrissy Teigen is firmly in Meghan Markle’s corner. The model, 39, defended the Duchess of Sussex, 44, and said she’s undeserving of all the hate she gets in a new interview with People. “I adore her,” Teigen said about Markle at Hello Sunshine’s Shine Away event on Saturday. “I really adore her. I think she is so … Read more
Motherhood can often be a lonely experience. For Nicola, her circle is small, and that might be exactly how she’s designed it. “This might honestly be a little sad to admit, but I stopped updating people on my kids if they didn’t ask,” she shared in a recent TikTok. “Nobody checked in on me” Posting under the username @nicolavarlamos_, … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am a victim of childhood sexual assault. I’m 52, and memories that I have repressed for so many years are coming back to haunt me. I have been with my husband for 14 years. We have enjoyed a very sexual relationship, but, lately, the memories are causing me to want to avoid … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My brother “Joey” married a woman, “Allie,” who is mentally unstable. Every couple of months, she loses her temper at me or one of my family members. It’s extremely disruptive and upsetting. She has been diagnosed with type 1 bipolar disorder as well as borderline personality disorder. Joey recognizes her behavior is inappropriate … Read more
Bad blood or coincidence? Taylor Swift fans have been convinced that “Ruin the Friendship,” one of the engaged Grammy winner’s songs on her new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” released on Friday, is about her ex-bestie, Blake Lively. Several claimed the song’s title pointed to their alleged friendship breakdown amid the ongoing legal drama … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I had my DNA analyzed and subsequently received a message from a young woman (a stranger) on the site. Her DNA matches at the level of a niece. Her message said she did not know her father, and her mother hasn’t been clear on that subject. Her mother “met a guy” back in … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My father, who is retired, has always had a big heart and almost no regard for himself. Anytime he meets someone in a tough situation, he does whatever he can to make it easier, giving freely of his time and resources without asking for repayment. This was a big problem when my parents … Read more
Paul Newman’s family is celebrating his friendship with Robert Redford after the latter actor’s death. Newman’s daughter, Nell, 66, told People on Wednesday that the “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” co-stars had “a movie friendship that blossomed into a more serious friendship.” Newman died of cancer at age 83 in Sept. 2008, while Redford … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have a casual acquaintance, “Stacy,” who long ago moved to a different part of the country and sends me a message every couple of months. She’s not a friend I would ever think to visit or even call on the phone, and she apparently feels the same. Stacy writes that she “wants … Read more
This bridezilla wants her wedding photos airbrushed — starting with the bridesmaids. A bridesmaid in London claims she was banned from the big-day photo lineup after the bride allegedly feared she’d “overshadow” her — all because of her tattoos. The woman, who’s been friends with the bride for more than 20 years, shared her story … Read more
It’s the snuggle struggle. Kissing, licking, tickling and biting are cool — but the most telltale sign that a person sees you as either a buddy or a main squeeze is in their hug, per new AI-powered data. “Hugs are an important nonverbal social-affective behavior that plays a crucial role in romantic relationships,” explained study authors from … Read more
Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein bonded over “money and sex.” The claim was made by author Andrew Lownie, who has written an explosive new book about the disgraced Duke of York, “Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York.” It’s based on years of investigations and interviews with hundreds of sources. It aims to … Read more
A woman has taken to Reddit after being met with a rude shock after accepting an invitation to her friend’s birthday dinner. While she said she was excited to celebrate together, there was one thing she just couldn’t get past, and now she’s wondering who was at fault. “She has threatened to cancel the whole thing and I feel to blame” … Read more
Buddy fees are taking a toll on Gen Zs and millennials. Having chums comes at a high cost for frugal 20-somethings, and their millennial counterparts, who can ill afford splurging on social outings, but would rather spend the dough than face loneliness and FOMO — the fear of missing out — according to new jaw-dropping … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband is going to be 70 next month. He is in good physical shape but has taken up smoking marijuana every day. He says he is addicted. I have told him how much I hate that he uses dope. He quits for a while and then goes back to it. We have … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am a college student finishing up my final year. There’s this girl I have liked since my sophomore year. Unfortunately, things didn’t pan out. After I asked if we could hang out one-on-one, she explained that she didn’t like romance. We ended up being friends, though. However, I have noticed we are … Read more
In 2025, many of us are living alone. Or we live with housemates, cotenants, flatmates – people who may share a fridge, a lease, even a dog, but not necessarily our inner world. While the population swells in our cities, and digital devices keep us constantly connected, many of us live in a kind of … Read more