Talk about a Double-Double of SoCal icons. Burger giant In-N-Out is teaming up with alt-rock radio staple KROQ to give the station’s famed Wilshire Boulevard performance hub a major glow-up — rebranding it as the In-N-Out Burger Sound Space at KROQ, according to a news release from Audacy. In-N-Out Burger is teaming up with alt-rock station … Read more
Your spirits won’t be high after reading this. A growing body of research suggests a controversial, increasingly common habit in the US may be quietly damaging men’s sperm — and doubling their partners’ risk of miscarriage. “It is one of the most moveable factors right now in this country for improving fertility outcomes,” Dr. Natalie … Read more
A boss has sparked a heated debate after revealing she once fired two employees without a second thought after finding out they had been cheating on their romantic partners. Natalie Dawson is the co-founder and president of Cardone Ventures, a US business management company that helps entrepreneurs and business owners with financial goals and growth. … Read more
It’s the opposite of a “feel-good” moment. While hugs might seem like a display of affection, psychopaths use embraces and other forms of physical contact to control their partners, per an unsettling new study published in Current Psychology. “Not all forms of touch are well-intentioned,” study author Richard Mattson, professor of psychology at Binghamton University … Read more
If you’re unsure whether your partner prefers roses, tulips, or sunflowers, it may be time to ask. One in four Americans doesn’t know their partner’s favorite flower. A new survey of 2,000 Americans looked at the role flowers play for people both in their romantic lives and beyond. Results showed just a quarter (24%) of … Read more
Dating a troll will take its toll. “Shrekking” is a new word for age-old behavior that involves settling for a relationship with someone less attractive than you. The term comes from the 2001 flick “Shrek,” in which pretty Princess Fiona “dates down” and scores her happily ever after with an ogre. The trend is based … Read more
Did you hear? Couples that gossip together stay together. A new study from UC Riverside, titled “Spill the Tea, Honey: Gossiping Predicts Well-Being in Same- and Different-Gender Couples,” revealed that couples who gossip together are not only bonded more deeply but also happier and more satisfied in their romance. Gossiping with your partner can benefit your … Read more
Half of men have kept financial secrets from a spouse or a partner, according to new research. In a survey of 2,000 men, 49% of those who are married or in a committed relationship (60% of respondents) shared that they have kept money-related secrets. The most common secret proved to be a hidden savings account … Read more
A majority of pet owners would prefer to spend time with their fluffy friends when they are stressed rather than with their partners, according to new research. A global survey of 30,000 pet owners found that 65 percent of people would prefer to de-stress in the company of their dog, cat or other household pet … Read more
Dating coaches say men need to learn to navigate certain tricky questions from women — or risk turning a romantic evening into a relationship minefield. Professional dating coach Blaine Anderson, who runs her ‘Dating By Blaine’ service, recently shared her playbook for handling three of the most common ‘gotcha’ questions women ask. Her advice? Tread … Read more
A new study revealed the socially acceptable number of sexual partners for each gender — and it might surprise you. According to the study, featured in “Social Psychological and Personality Science,” the magic number for guys is 4-5 lifetime partners — with 2-3 of them being casual hookups. The study also revealed that a first … Read more
The National Institutes of Health will no longer allow American scientists to direct its funding to research partners overseas, casting doubt on the future of studies on subjects including malaria and childhood cancer. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the new director of the N.I.H., announced the policy on Thursday, the same day Dr. Matthew J. Memoli, the … Read more
Gone are the days of endlessly swiping on dating apps, quickly judging a book by its cover before making a split-second decision to swipe left or right. A new dating app called Tribal has entered the chat, and it blurs users’ profile photos for 72 hours. This unique feature encourages daters to focus on the person behind … Read more
A fierce money debate has kicked off online after a man found out while recording a podcast, that his partner doesn’t want to share her money with him. The couple, Kino and Edith, recently appeared on an episode of Joe Budden’s podcast and were asked how they felt about a prenuptial agreement, a legally binding … Read more
You know the saying, “What’s yours is mine”? Well, it seems like that might be true for more than just your husband’s socks. A recent study published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology found that your partner’s good mood can make you feel happier as well. The study found that when someone’s partner was feeling happy, it … Read more
A woman’s dating theory has divided social media, with an expert weighing in on the hot topic. Chelsea Berman shared her “theory” that if someone was excessively on social media with “paragraphs” about their partner being their soulmate — it was a sign the relationship was in trouble. “You’re actually miserable in that relationship,” the singer … Read more
It will be built brick by brick. Minecraft will soon be a theme park attraction at a to-be-announced location in the United States. Microsoft-owned Mojang, creators of the best-selling video game, will partner with British amusement giant Merlin Entertainments, operator of New York’s Legoland and Madame Tussauds — along with countless attractions across the pond. Minecraft … Read more
These are some power moves. New research reveals that the chances of infidelity are “significantly higher” among powerful people. “In a romantic relationship, these power dynamics might lead the more powerful partner to think they bring more to the table than their less powerful partner,” said professor Gurit Birnbaum, lead author of the study, which … Read more
The “Golden Bachelorette” contestants are the type to stop and smell the roses — which couldn’t make Susan Noles and Kathy Swarts happier. The stars of “The Golden Bachelor” recently revealed how they feel about the men competing for Joan Vassos’s heart this season. “What I love about the men is that they opened up and … Read more
DEAR ABBY: We are a male couple celebrating 34 years of partnership. We recently took a cruise, during which we met four straight couples traveling together who welcomed us into their group. It was a pleasant experience, and we were delighted to make friends with whom we anticipated sailing again. In fact, the group booked … Read more