A Funny Way to Meet the Parents
Christina Mastrocola and Sam Barcelo were delighted to learn that they were both reading books in “The Stormlight Archive” fantasy series. Source link
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She Wrote About ‘The 36 Questions That Lead to Love.’ And Now, to Marriage
Mandy Catron’s essay about her unconventional first date with Mark Bondyra went viral. Ten years later, they are rewriting the script on marriage, too. Source link
As Contestants on ‘The Circle,’ It Was Love at First Photo
Jadejha Edwards and Darian Holt met through the Netflix show and, for three weeks, communicated only by screen. Source link
Stephen A. Smith’s Relentless, Preposterous, Probably Inevitable Road to Political Clout
America’s best-known sports-talker is hosting boldface Democrats and MAGA luminaries and teasing a 2028 run. But what he really wants is Joe Rogan-like influence, and things of that nature. Source link
Married, but Afraid to Travel
For couples, where one partner holds a foreign passport, planning a destination wedding or an international honeymoon amid heightened immigration fears can be unexpectedly complicated — and risky. Source link
EarlyBirds Club Dance Party Is Designed for Women With Things to Do In the Morning
EarlyBirds, a roving dance party that ends as most nightclubs are opening, caters to women who have things to do in the morning — and need dancing more than ever. Source link
Tiny Love Stories: ‘Why Don’t You Have a Girlfriend?’
A Fateful Crosswalk “Why don’t you have a girlfriend?” my younger brother asks. “Everyone thinks you’re gay.” Panic consumes 14-year-old me. I pray and hear: “Find a girlfriend.” I date the most popular girl in high school until I graduate in 1983. The homophobia of that time leaves a deep scar, and I spend my…
Research Study Shows Barbie’s Feet Have Gotten Flatter Over Time
There’s a scene from the 2023 movie “Barbie” in which arched feet step out of high heels onto the ground. And stay arched. It took the actress Margot Robbie eight takes to perfect the trick and it set off a social media frenzy almost akin to a collective gasp. For a group of podiatrists in…
Benzo Withdrawal Symptoms Can Be Life-Threatening
Tasha Hedges took Xanax for 20 years to treat her anxiety and panic attacks, exactly as a psychiatrist had prescribed it. Then in 2022, that doctor unexpectedly died. A general practitioner continued her prescription but retired shortly afterward. The next doctor moved to Canada. Finally, Ms. Hedges found a new psychiatrist. “The first thing he…
My Husband and I Separated. May I Request Different Tables at a Wedding?
My husband and I have been married for 34 years. We separated six months ago and are headed for divorce. Our oldest friends, who are like family to us, are hosting a wedding for their son in September. They want our whole family to come. It will definitely be awkward, but we plan to attend….