Marriage

Political arguments can destroy couples — therapist reveals 3 ways to save a relationship

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Political arguments can destroy couples — therapist reveals 3 ways to save a relationship

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

Exclusive | OnlyFans star Anya Lacey defends conservative, tradwife values — despite her racy content

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Exclusive | OnlyFans star Anya Lacey defends conservative, tradwife values — despite her racy content

A conservative OnlyFans star who preaches the “tradwife” gospel is facing a holy war from critics who claim her wholesome marriage goals are antithetical to her raunchy internet hustle. Anya Lacey, in the top 0.01% of earners on the site, where she posts nude snaps and videos of her having sex with multiple partners, insists … Read more

The US states where young people are getting married at the highest rates

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Young people looking to tie the knot in their 20s may want to rethink where they live. Moving to big coastal cities like New York and Los Angeles could mean lowering the odds of getting married — and living in an area with a high concentration of singles may not lead to more marriages. According to a new … Read more

‘Quiet quitting’ marriage trend has surprising warning sign couples may overlook

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“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

Why a shocking number of women have ‘mercy sex’ despite lack of sexual desire: Study

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It’s a pity party in their pants. Women with no sexual desire still make whoopie on the reg to maintain their relationship, and other motivating factors beyond gratification, per a raunchy study in the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy. Researchers came to this conclusion after examining the baseline results from a decade of drug … Read more

Dear Abby: My retired husband won’t stop bothering me while I’m working from home

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DEAR ABBY: I am at my wits’ end with “Barney,” my husband of 35 years. He retired two years ago, but I am still working and likely will for several more years. I’ve worked from home successfully since long before the COVID-19 pandemic, which was fine while Barney was working. When he retired, I talked … Read more

Bride-to-be flooded with marriage advice from plane passengers: ‘Soak up the frisky carefree adventures’

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An aisle seat could get you advice about walking down the aisle. Earlier this month, Denver bride-to-be Maya Lorimer was headed to her bachelorette party on a Southwest Airlines flight. When the flight attendant began making an announcement, Lorimer assumed it was about a delay. Instead, it was about Lorimer’s imminent marriage to Colorado finance … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Married at First Sight’ star gets butchered online for bizarre way of eating pricey steak

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He got skewered. A “Married at First Sight” contestant got butchered online for eating a pricey steak with his hands. Adam Dehmlow was on his honeymoon when he picked up the entire piece of a juicy ribeye at a waterfront restaurant in Cancun, said, ‘This looks f–king amazing,’ and proceeded to bite into it. Dehmlow then … Read more

New York families need nearly $300K per year to live comfortably — topping list of costliest states: study

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There’s an uncomfortably high income New Yorkers need in order to live comfortably, according to disconcerting new data.  The privilege of calling the Big Apple and its surrounding neighborhoods “home” doesn’t come cheap, reveals an August report, crowning New York and New Jersey in the top five most expensive states for living comfortably.  Trailing closely … Read more

Ryan Lochte’s ex-wife says marriage was ‘ticking time bomb’ — and reveals ultimatum before divorce

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Ryan Lochte’s ex-wife says marriage was ‘ticking time bomb’ — and reveals ultimatum before divorce

Former Playboy model Kayla Reid opened up on serious allegations of substance abuse and infidelity after her divorce with retired U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte was finalized last month. During an interview with People, Reid explained that she gave Lochte an ultimatum — “rehab or divorce” — after she “found the use of substances” around … Read more

I live in a home just one mile from my husband — and our marriage is now better than ever

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I live in a home just one mile from my husband — and our marriage is now better than ever

Absence may really make the heart grow fonder. They say home is where the heart is, but for some couples, it’s actually where their spouse isn’t. For Marcela Hill, that meant making the unconventional decision to move into her own apartment less than a mile from her husband. Hill is going viral after posting a … Read more

Common marriage habit could quietly destroy your sex life, expert warns

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Common marriage habit could quietly destroy your sex life, expert warns

Sexual desire can change over the course of a marriage, particularly with age and major life changes — and research suggests certain lifestyle and relationship factors may also contribute to a lower libido. But changes in desire or frequency do not necessarily mean a couple’s sex life is unhealthy, according to experts. Dr. Anna Elton, a … Read more

Dear Abby: My husband acts like our failing marriage is all my fault but I still love him

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Dear Abby: My husband acts like our failing marriage is all my fault but I still love him

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been living with my mom for a little over a year. Our 4-year-old lives here also. Mom has guardianship of her because of our past. A month ago, my husband decided he was leaving. I didn’t leave with him because of my daughter. Now he acts like everything … Read more

Single woman praised for believing only ‘low effort’ men don’t want kids: ‘Haven’t gone to therapy’

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Single woman praised for believing only ‘low effort’ men don’t want kids: ‘Haven’t gone to therapy’

Trying to find a quality partner with the same wants is an incredibly challenging feat in today’s bizarre dating era. One frustrated singleton took to the buzzy r/GirlDinnerDiaries forum on Reddit to complain about how difficult it is to find quality men who want to live a child-free life as she does. In her post, … Read more

Scorned woman’s divorce party puts husband’s ‘worst’ acts on full display — leaving guests’ jaws on the floor

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Scorned woman’s divorce party puts husband’s ‘worst’ acts on full display — leaving guests’ jaws on the floor

Her lips are sealed. One newly liberated woman not only threw herself a divorce party, but she put her husband’s wrongdoings on blast for guests to read and weep — and people online are losing their minds over it. Content creator Abbey Wellman posted a TikTok video in June that has since gone massively viral … Read more

Dear Abby: After 31 years of marriage, my wife still isn’t interested in my music

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Dear Abby: After 31 years of marriage, my wife still isn’t interested in my music

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married 31 years. We have a great marriage. We work from home, so we spend pretty much every minute together and enjoy each other’s company so much that it isn’t an issue. That said, I will also share that I’m a basement musician. It’s my hobby. I … Read more

Dear Abby: I don’t think my marriage will survive my dream road trip

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Dear Abby: I don’t think my marriage will survive my dream road trip

DEAR ABBY: I have just retired and want to spend the summer taking a long road trip from Florida to Alaska and back. I’ve dreamed about it all my life and finally have the time and money to do it.  My husband hates long road trips, and I don’t want to take him. He would … Read more

Growing trend of hating men seems to backfire as anti-marriage movement leaves single women losing out

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Growing trend of hating men seems to backfire as anti-marriage movement leaves single women losing out

A growing anti-marriage movement is being fueled by viral TikTok trends and high-profile celebrities painting men as the enemy, but according to a new column, women may ultimately be the ones losing out. In a USA Today op-ed, columnist Ingrid Jacques warned of a rising wave of “heteropessimism,” defining it as women’s growing feelings of disappointment and … Read more

Gen Zer sparks outrage after declaring she wants to ‘marry rich’ and not work: ‘Most toxic mindsets’

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Gen Zer sparks outrage after declaring she wants to ‘marry rich’ and not work: ‘Most toxic mindsets’

She said what she said. Gender stereotypes have come a long way, but that isn’t to say that in 2026, some women are just fine giving up their careers to marry rich to never work another day in their lives. In the r/GirlDinnerDiaries forum on Reddit, one 20-year-old decided to do just that. She described … Read more

Dear Abby: My husband has cheated throughout our 41-year marriage — does he even love me?

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Dear Abby: My husband has cheated throughout our 41-year marriage — does he even love me?

DEAR ABBY: How can I tell if my husband loves me? We have been married 41 years, and during our entire marriage he’s been cheating on me with other women. He takes good care of me and is always there for me and our family. We hardly have sex. I try to give him a … Read more