They said “we don’t” to a lavish wedding. Sasha McDonald, 24, and Rory Allison, 25, downsized their pricey wedding to a more minimalistic event to spare themselves financial poverty. “Financial strain was definitely something we were worried about. And we thought, ‘Why would we start our marriage in debt?’ I wasn’t willing to sacrifice holidays … Read more
A woman approaching her 40s says she’s never had a boyfriend – and is “trying not to panic” as she would like to start a family. Kristabel Plummer, 37, began feeling the pressure to find a boyfriend after reading teen magazines aged 16. Throughout her teens and twenties, she feared not having a serious boyfriend … Read more
A self-proclaimed “trophy wife” in a 29-year age gap relationship says she bagged her husband by demanding a $1,000 weekly allowance. Alyssa Armoogam, 30, met her husband, Mark, 59, on a dating app after setting her sights on an “older rich man.” The pair hit it off and Mark, an entrepreneur and investor, impressed mom-of-two … Read more
He can take a hike. A young bride-to-be is anxious and irritated with her mother over who should walk the young woman down the aisle. In the mom’s mind, it has become the inalienable right of her new boyfriend. A bride and her mom are at odds over who should walk the young lady down … Read more
Mum’s the word. A father in Nashville, Tennessee had the internet in hysterics after humorously listing things his wife has told him that he could never get away with uttering to her. “Things your mother has said to me that I could never say to her,” the unnamed dad announced at the beginning of the … Read more
Smash the age-riarchy. Men who get married age slower than those who do not — but the same cannot necessarily be said for women, a new study showed. The research, recently published in the journal International Social Work, took a look at how tying the knot impacted the process of growing old — revealing profound inequalities. … Read more
Baby, it’s cold outside. But the hearts of “sledgers” are even colder. Although ‘tis the season to be jolly, hordes of young daters will be left feeling melancholy, owing to a “toxic” new dating trend — which audibly sounds like the fun pastime of “sledding,” but is not. “Gen Z should look out for signs that … Read more
More and more Americans are complaining about dating amid inflation, so what’s a cash-strapped singleton to do? Well, it turns out that in the age of casual dating, most people are fine with casual dining. Not only does it lighten your financial load, but it also sets a super relaxed tone for getting to know … Read more
Virginia may be for lovers — but Texas is for lovemakers. An OnlyFans star known as “the world’s most sexually active woman” says one Lone Star metropolis boasts America’s most amorous men. Australian-born Annie Knight, 26, traveled to the United States earlier this year, bedding blokes in Boston, Los Angeles, New York, New Orleans and … Read more
Bonnie Blue has been “called out” by a popular podcast host over a “disturbing” sex act with a father and son. The British sex worker, who was recently banned from Australia and then booted out of Fiji over her controversial Schoolies stunt, was challenged during a recent interview in which she claimed she slept with a … Read more
Brides-to-be are ditching the phallic-shaped decor to find a moment of peace. Bachelorette parties have become expensive, multi-day spectacles involving plane tickets, large guest lists, matching outfits, penis straws, club nights and drinking games galore. But that just doesn’t appeal to all fiancées. Bachelorette parties have become expensive, multi-day spectacles — but that just doesn’t … 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
Two controversial porn stars who planned to sleep with “barely legal teens” are set to be kicked out of Fiji — just a week after one was banned from entering Australia. Bonnie Blue and Australian Annie Knight took their Schoolies endeavour to Fiji after the Australian government revoked Blue’s visa. However, now the pair are … Read more
A 27-year-old Aussie has been left confused over a man’s behavior following a date the duo shared. Paije met a man on the dating app Hinge. He was super chatty over text — even if some comments were “cringey”. But, on the date, Paije said it was akin to “pulling teeth” to get anything out of … Read more
Every day in America, an estimated 6,000 women reach menopause — and more than two million enter that stage each year. Menopause — when a woman has gone 12 months without a period — typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. Symptoms include anxiety, mood changes, hot flashes, sleep problems, weight gain, and slowed metabolism. Another major tell? … Read more
Ok, let me spill some tea about my latest date — a true plot-twist kind of evening. Spoiler: it involves a torch. Yes, you heard that right, a flashlight and something slightly more raunchy. But first, let’s rewind. So, last week, I found myself out in New York City on yet another date. No, sadly, … Read more
He was a soldier of misfortune. As artificial intelligence becomes more sophisticated, so do the scams utilizing it. A UK woman who fell for a “US army colonel” she met on Tinder discovered later that he was a romance scammer after he swindled her out of over $20,000 by deploying hyperrealistic AI videos. “I’ve never … Read more
Dating can be a tough pill to swallow. A new study published in the journal Personal Relationships has uncovered some of the deceptive tactics “Red Pill” subscribers use to manipulate women — many of which align with the “Dark Triad” personality type, research suggested. In the face of women’s protests for bodily autonomy and equal opportunity across … Read more
Don’t let the cold weather keep you from heating up in the bedroom. A doctor is warning to watch out for “winter penis,” a seasonal condition that may hinder a man’s ability to perform sexually. As the temperature drops, the male genitalia recede into the body to maintain body heat, resulting in restricted blood flow. … Read more
Just 39% of Americans gave their marriage proposals an “A+,” according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 engaged or married Americans examined modern proposal traditions and asked respondents to grade their engagements based on how successful they felt it went. Results found that just two in five couples would give their engagements a … Read more