Are you lucky in love? Or just an emophiliac. Emophilia is defined as “the tendency to fall in love fast and easily.” The term, coined by psychologist Dr. Daniel Jones, describes those who “want” to be in love, driven by the excitement of making connections and the whirlwind of emotions that come with it. Emophilia, … Read more
Move over, Paris — there’s a new city of love. A survey of 2,000 Americans looked at some of the most romantic travel destinations in the world and found that Maui, Hawaii was voted as the top pick this year (34%). While many respondents still cherish the intimacy that Paris brings (33%), results showed that … Read more
Robert Louis Stevenson and Fanny Van de Grift should never have been together, but as Camille Peri writes in “A Wilder Shore: The Romantic Odyssey of Fanny and Robert Louis Stevenson” (Viking), their “unlikely Victorian love story” somehow worked. The contrast in their backgrounds was marked. Stevenson was from a wealthy Scottish family and had recently passed the bar to … Read more
A romantic proposal of marriage is one of life’s most cherished memories, but for one groom-to-be, his surprise moment was ruined by his sister. “I recently got engaged to my girlfriend and it was supposed to be one of the happiest moments of our lives,” the 29-year-old man shared to the popular AITA reddit forum. “I had planned a … Read more
Tey’re got a pita his heart. A man has gone viral ordering a sandwich for lunch at CAVA and receiving a bill for $0 — on account of love. “Was the guy who made my sandwich in love with me?? I tried to pay and he said ‘You’re all set’ and this was the receipt,” … Read more
Dining out in New York so often means clamoring to get into the most tightly-packed new hotspots. But even here in go-go Gotham, there are times when only the most romantic hideaway will do. They may not be the trendiest, but they don’t need to be — these often long-running retreats from the hurly-burly are where … Read more
Time for some well-deserved royal R&R! King Charles and Queen Camilla were seen boarding a jet as they headed off to their Scottish estate for a private getaway. The royals, who this week celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary, touched down at Aberdeen Airport Wednesday, from which they were whisked away to Birkhall, their Highlands retreat … Read more
Nearly half of all Australians believe star sign compatibility is important when finding a romantic partner, new research has found. A Tinder study has revealed a staggering 42 percent of Australians turn to astrology to guide their love lives, while 30 percent of Gen Zs globally admit to checking a date’s star sign before meeting … Read more
Much like Blackness is not monolithic, neither is Black love. The relationships in this collection range from young passions to midlife romance, and the types of movies range from glossy studio pictures to vital queer indies. They are poetic, comedic, rapturous and politically minded films — told with soul-stirring intimacy. ‘The Best Man’ (1999) Rent … Read more
Will you be our Valentine? It’s that time of year when chocolate and roses become the universal currency of love. But if you’re looking to think outside the box of chocolates this year, these luxury experiences in NYC and beyond are just the ticket. Why not try saying “I love you” on a romantic lakeside … Read more
Talk about a big reveal. Fashion’s new LBD – a date-night staple – is totally transparent. Stripped of fussy and unnecessary lining, the evening essential now exposes…sexy underwear. In recent months, celebrities from Naomi Watts and Dua Lipa to Addison Rae have dazzled on the red carpet in a variety of brief-baring LBDs. Their see-through … Read more
Landon Carter and Jamie Sullivan forever. Shane West is ready to reunite with his “A Walk to Remember” co-star Mandy Moore onscreen — but this time, for a television series. “We want to make the next iteration to hopefully stand out so we don’t just do it for the sake of it. The joke is … Read more
Travis Kelce went above and beyond to plan the most “romantic getaways” for Taylor Swift between her shows on the upcoming European leg of her tour, according to The US Sun. The Chiefs tight end reportedly plans on joining the “Cruel Summer” singer on tour in the offseason, and spared no expense when it came … Read more
As the old saying goes, don’t put all your eggs into one basket. Women are doing just that by putting a bigger emphasis on friendships ever before compared to how they tackle dating. New research from Connected Women, which helps women over 50 build community, revealed that 81 percent of women over 18 consider friendships as … Read more
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift followed another Chiefs’ win with a celebration at Kelce’s Kansas City mansion catered by a well-known barbecue food truck, according to the Daily Mail. Kansas City defeated the Los Angeles Chargers, 31-17, at Arrowhead Stadium as Swift took in yet another game featuring her rumored NFL boyfriend. The couple were … Read more
America’s favorite new couple again hit the town for a romantic evening in New York City. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were all smiles as they were spotted holding hands while exiting The Waverly Inn in the West Village on Sunday night. Sporting a trendy floral top and black mini skirt, the “Love Story” singer … Read more
The Buffalo Bills’ trip to London ended in an upset and a front office shakeup. John Roth, who was recently named chief operating officer of both the Bills and Buffalo Sabres — which are owned by Terry Pegula — was fired, along with Kathryn D’Angelo, the Bill’s general counsel and senior vice president of business … Read more
There’s a huge difference between being work hot and just everyday hot, and it needs to be discussed before you do something rash like pash your co-worker. Work is always a weird environment. You get smashed together with a bunch of random people that you spend more time with than your own family. It can … Read more
The eyes are the window to the soul — especially the left one, according to a neuroscientist. Dr. Tara Swart, senior lecturer at Massachusetts Institute at Technology (MIT), said looking in your date’s left eye can strengthen an emotional connection. Swart used a mother holding her baby as an example of how emotional bonds are … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Our daughter (age 21) has made a series of bad choices and failed relationships since she was 16. She went to college and quit (twice), joined the Air Force and hated it, but managed to get a “general discharge.” At age 19, she had a baby with a high school dropout and violent … Read more