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Wedding Guest Lists Shrink Along With Budgets

Economy

(Newser) - With the economy slicing through earnings and savings, dream weddings are colliding with financial realities—resulting in trims to the guest list, and thorny problems choosing who makes the cut, the Boston Globe reports. The average guest list has shrunk to 139 this year, from 166 in 2007, analysts say;...

Don't Let Debt Outweigh Your Marriage

Money rifts are leading cause of early marriage troubles

(Newser) - Debt can be a major source of strife for newlyweds—and in today’s economy, that trouble may be magnified. But it need not cause a rift, writes Jeff D. Opdyke in the Wall Street Journal. Some tips:
  • Firm up your money goals in a joint “financial mission statement.
...

Spanking's Stressful, but S&M Brings Couples Closer

(Newser) - Spanking your partner may ratchet up their stress hormones, but they’ll thank you when it’s over, according to a new study. Researchers measured levels of the stress hormone cortisol in 13 men and women at one S&M party, and testosterone levels at another. Those on the receiving...

'Cougar' Trend a Myth
 'Cougar' Trend a Myth 
COMMENTARY
Mar 25, 2009 11:00 AM CDT

'Cougar' Trend a Myth

Turns out most men still want younger women

(Newser) - The idea that a legion of young Ashtons are out there prowling for older women is—sorry, ladies—a myth, writes Meredith Goldstein in the Boston Globe. The dating industry is awash with tales of “cougar” events canceled due to low interest among younger men, and industry experts confirm...

Some Spending Hard to Trim in 'Guilt Economy'

Many shell out to ensure favorite businesses survive

(Newser) - Charitable contributions are down in a tough economy—but that may not mean people are feeling less philanthropic. Feeling too guilty to let the masseuse go under or a favorite shop die, many who can afford it are spending in an effort to help those around them, the Wall Street ...

Rihanna 'Too Ashamed' to Go Public With Chris

Singer won't comment on case, wants it forgotten

(Newser) - Rihanna isn’t ready to confirm she's back on with Chris Brown, for fear of fan backlash, reports Bang Showbiz. The singer told a pal, “I’m too ashamed to go public yet.” And not just about her relationship—don’t expect Rihanna to mention anything about the...

This Bachelor Jerk Is Hard to Hate
 This Bachelor Jerk 
 Is Hard to Hate 
opinion
Mar 4, 2009 12:50 PM CST

This Bachelor Jerk Is Hard to Hate

He may have dumped his fiance, but he's a real guy: Kaufman

(Newser) - Jason Mesnick, the 32-year-old Bachelor star who publicly dumped his fiance of 6 weeks for the show's runner-up, is a jerk, but he's hard to hate, Amy Kaufman writes in The Wrap. "He's a total dime piece: tan, crisply ironed blue button-downs and a winning grin," she...

Rihanna's Family Worried About Brown

'Everyone wants them to take a break' as couple goes to LA

(Newser) - Rihanna's reconciliation with Chris Brown in Miami has left her family upset, People reports. "Everyone wants them to take a break, to cool off," one family member said. "No one wants them back together." Meanwhile the couple has flown into Los Angeles and booked into...

8th-Grade Boy, Female Teacher Go Missing

Mass. pair said to be in relationship; may be headed to Canada

(Newser) - A male 8th-grader and a 22-year-old female teacher at his Holyoke, Mass., school have both been reported missing and are suspected of running off together, the Republican reports. Federal and local authorities are searching for them after the 15-year-old’s parents raised concerns about a relationship earlier this month, and...

Dumped Harry Cozies Up to Singer

Prince, singer strike up 'friendship'

(Newser) - It appears it didn’t take Prince Harry long to recover from his breakup with Chelsy Davy: The royal struck up a friendship with singer Natalie Imbruglia and has been constantly texting her, the Mail reports. The 24-year-old prince attended Imbruglia’s 34th birthday party after being introduced by Sir...

Men Are the New Old Maids
 Men Are the 
 New Old Maids 
OPINION
Jan 30, 2009 2:50 PM CST

Men Are the New Old Maids

Women take practical, less romantic view, author writes

(Newser) - Forget single women—men are the real hopeless romantics, writes Liz Hoggard in the UK's Evening Standard. "Trust me, men are the new spinsters," she says. "They dream of being married to The One," but that "one" must be a mother, a wife, and a...

Guys, PMS Alerts Just a Click Away

Web site tracks 100K women's menstrual cycles

(Newser) - Some 100,000 men bewildered and berated by wives and girlfriends with pre-menstrual syndrome have visited PMSbuddy.com, which sends out reminders when partners may be touchy, Australia’s News Network reports. Messages like “She’s on yellow—tread carefully, fella” keep men up to date on the cycles...

Looking for Happiness? Forget Puppy Love

Early passion causes disappointment later, say researchers

(Newser) - If you’re stuck in a romantic rut, blame it on puppy love. Sociologists say the torrid affairs of youth lead to unrealistic expectations about relationships later in life, the Guardian reports. "Remarkably, it seems that the secret to long-term happiness in a relationship is to skip a first...

Hormones Push Pretty Women to Cheat: Study

High estradiol levels make women consider selves more attractive, tougher to satisfy

(Newser) - Attractive women are wired to have more flings and cheat on long-term partners, a new study suggests. Women considered beautiful—by themselves and others—have more of the hormone estradiol, a form of estrogen that fuels lust and racy behavior. Saliva samples and sexual histories were collected from 52 participants,...

Actually, You Can Buy Me Love
 Actually, You Can 
 Buy Me Love 
personal essay
Jan 12, 2009 5:53 PM CST

Actually, You Can Buy Me Love

New essay anthology explores love and personal finance

(Newser) - Freelance writer Marissa Belger married for love, relishing the warmth of her husband's clan and overlooking his lowly income—until he lost his job. In The Secret Currency of Love, a compilation of essays excerpted in Salon, Belger describes how her relationship to money surprised her. Adapting to poverty was...

Should She Delay the L-Word?
 Should She Delay the L-Word? 
opinion
Jan 7, 2009 9:47 AM CST

Should She Delay the L-Word?

Women should say 'I love you' first as much as men

(Newser) - It may seem dated to say women can kill relationships with a poorly timed or premature "I love you." Or it may just seem dated to women, observes Sarah Hepola, who read an article advising women never to be the first to show their cards, emotionally, and was...

Rihanna Sporting a Diamond
 Rihanna Sporting a Diamond 
Jan 5, 2009 1:20 PM CST

Rihanna Sporting a Diamond

But Chris Brown's rep says they're not engaged

(Newser) - Rihanna got the rumor mill going when she was spotted wearing a large diamond ring over the holidays, the Daily News reports. But boyfriend Chris Brown's rep says the two aren't engaged. The couple have dated since 2007, but Rihanna is tight-lipped on their relationship: “People always want to...

Brain Scans Prove Love Can Last

Brain scans show some couples really do keep things fresh

(Newser) - It looks like conventional wisdom was wrong, and the old songs were right: You really can bring back that loving feeling. Or at least some people can, the Times of London reports. About one in 10 couples in 20-year relationships still showed the same brain responses to pictures of their...

'I Haven't Had Sex in 15 Years'
 'I Haven't Had Sex in 15 Years' 
Dec 10, 2008 7:41 PM CST

'I Haven't Had Sex in 15 Years'

Found living without sex can be easier than looking for love—just not preferable

(Newser) - Writer Kit Naylor didn't intend for things to work out this way. She likes men. She likes love. And yet somehow, "here I am—55 years old, a spinster long past my sell-by date, no kids—and I haven't had sex in a decade and a half.” She...

No Kidding: Teasing Is Good for Us


 No Kidding: 
 Teasing Is 
 Good for Us 

ANALYSIS
Dec 6, 2008 7:59 PM CST

No Kidding: Teasing Is Good for Us

More than just goofing, ribbing regulates relationships

(Newser) - A little teasing actually helps us all get along, Dacher Keltner argues in the New York Times Magazine. From the schoolyard to the NBA hardwood, America has come to oppose teasing, mostly because we too often confuse good-natured ribbing with bullying. “In rejecting teasing,” Keltner writes, “we...

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