Relationships

Have you ever considered why we would suggest dating an older woman? In 1745, the illustrious Benjamin Franklin penned a letter to his friend Cadwallader Colden. In this letter, he offered peculiar advice to control “violent natural inclinations,” which may sound somewhat unsettling. While we can’t be sure of Colden’s proclivities, Franklin suggested marriage as...

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Family & Lifestyle Journalist

Relationships are always somewhat complicated— but when they involve an interracial couple, especially one in America in the 1960s, they’re even more complicated. When actress Leslie Uggams married Australian Grahame Pratt, they regularly received hate letters condemning their relationship. 55 years later, they’re still together. Interracial Couple Received Hate Letters For Their Marriage Still Together...

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Freelance Writer

Marriage is a partnership based on love, companionship, and shared experiences. However, not all marriages see the same level of satisfaction and fulfillment. Recent research has shed light on an intriguing factor influencing marital satisfaction: social anhedonia. This refers to a disinterest in interactions and poor relationship functioning and includes a reduced need for social...

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Wellness Journalist

At some point, everyone has dreamt of their happily ever after. In many cases, things turn out much differently than expected, particularly in the case of a high school romance. In contrast, Thomas and Nancy, once high school sweethearts, have reunited and are engaged. Sharing the proposal with the world, the precious elderly couple went...

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Science & Technology Journalist