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BuzzFeed rounds up 23 screenshots of men's dating-app profiles, spotlighting cringe-worthy bios, bold confessions, and over-the-top quirks—from love-language claims to gym bragging—showing how online dating can be as funny as it is frustrating.
GLP-1 weight-loss medications may trigger changes in relationship dynamics after substantial weight loss, including increased autonomy and social activity that can strain partnerships; experts warn of a possible rise in separations or divorce as couples adjust, with reports of shifts in libido and intimacy. Some suggest couples therapy or undertaking the weight-loss journey together to mitigate the impact.
In this week’s True Romance column, Nikki Glaser shares on the Call Her Daddy podcast that she’s turned on by the idea of her boyfriend hooking up with other women, with rules like no kissing and no emotional ties. She explains that discussing past hookups acts as foreplay and that she’s into a dynamic where she wants a partner that other women want, reflecting the column’s adventurous take on romance.
A Glamour profile of four women who called off engagements shows that ending a wedding can be a brave act of self-respect, detailing their reasons, the stigma they faced, and how they rebuilt their lives after choosing themselves over social expectations.
Comedian Nikki Glaser revealed on the Call Her Daddy podcast that she encouraged her partner, Chris Convy, to flirt with other women so he could share new stories; she frames it as a competitive, feminist stance and notes she wouldn’t reciprocate in the same way, joking that she wants a man other women want.
An in-depth look at Lindy West’s move into polyamory and the public reaction to her triad with her husband and his girlfriend, using it as a lens to explore why non-monogamy provokes heated debates about feminism, love, and who society thinks relationships should work for. The piece weaves West’s story with expert insights on polyamory, non-hierarchical models, and how parenting and emotional dynamics play out in polyamorous families, asking whether the “polyamorous dream” is feasible or doomed to controversy.
A wife in a blended family asks how to handle her husband’s ex-wife flirting with him without inflaming tensions or appearing a doormat; Carolyn Hax suggests clear boundaries with the ex, unity with her husband, open communication, and prioritizing the stepson’s wellbeing.
A Venus-forward week (Mar 30–Apr 5, 2026) aims to brighten life for three zodiac signs as Venus enters Taurus and a Libra Full Moon heightens relationship focus. Expect emotional insights and a reality check from Moon–Pluto aspects, with Venus square Pluto on Apr 3 cautioning against obsessions and risky finances. Cancer may wrestle with home and work balance, Aries should refine goals and communicate clearly, and Scorpio needs to pair ambition with self-care. If these signs pace themselves and stay balanced, life should get noticeably better.
A BuzzFeed Community post gathers 23 women’s accounts of how their partners changed after becoming moms, revealing a spectrum from supportive, hands-on involvement to withdrawal or abuse; the stories highlight how the postpartum period can intensify relationship dynamics, with some women finding strength through shared parenting and others leaving abusive or unsupportive partners.
A wife refuses to host her husband’s friend’s bachelor party at their home due to childcare and routine concerns; the advice columnist calls the request unreasonable and labels the husband an asshole, recommending negotiation with alternatives like a nearby hotel or a weekend apart, and emphasizing clear communication and fair compromise.
HuffPost gathers divorced writers to share the last fight that ended their marriages, with accounts ranging from therapy stalemates and money disputes to parenting clashes and trust issues, showing how ongoing, unresolved conflicts often precipitate divorce.
A landmark Harvard Study of Adult Development, ongoing since 1938, shows that long-lasting, high-quality relationships predict happier, healthier aging far more than wealth or genetics; loneliness is a significant risk to well-being, while strong connections in midlife correlate with better health and longevity, and researchers plan to continue the study into its ninth decade.
Americans want longer, healthier lives, but the US lags in healthspan due to lifestyle gaps; the piece argues for a deeper integration of social sciences—emotional motivation, relationships, and intrinsic goals—into medical practice and policy to spur lasting healthy behaviors, rather than relying on tech or drugs alone, drawing on long-running studies like Harvard to support this approach.
A popular TikToker known as @connorsmellsbad went viral after his girlfriend started educating him about menstruation. He watched a 3D representation of what happens during a period, apologized for his earlier ignorance, and admitted the process looks rough. He also learned about symptoms like bloating, cramps, nausea, mood swings, and “period poops,” and even period jellyfish. Followers’ comments filled in more details, and his respectful engagement earned praise as he shows newfound appreciation for what women go through.
A study in PNAS links stressful social ties—termed “hasslers”—to accelerated biological aging measured via saliva-based aging markers. About 30% of participants reported at least one hassler, and each additional hassler was associated with roughly nine extra months of biological age and a 1.5% faster aging pace, especially when hasslers were family members. Spousal stress did not show the same link, suggesting complexity in close relationships. Negative ties also correlated with poorer health indicators, implying chronic social stress may contribute to aging, though causality can’t be confirmed.