Tag: Love
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Divorce on demand to make ending marriage easy
Yesterday, the UK announced a divorce law revolution that would make it easier for couples to split without a painful “blame game”. Is the world’s most revered institution on its last legs?
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Sweet or sickly: The Valentine’s Day divide
Today, couples around the world will show their affection with flowers, cards and messages of love. But research shows that nearly half of us cannot wait for it to be over.
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Thousands snap up new £1 engagement ring
Poundland has sold over 20,000 engagement rings in the week since its range launched. As wedding costs spiral out of control, this budget option could be more romantic than meets the eye.
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We spent 1,643 years watching this video
Was it a waste of time? The UK’s most watched YouTube videos of 2018 have been revealed, with Paul McCartney’s Carpool Karaoke topping the list. Why do these videos have such appeal?
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Tinder and the dating tech revolution
Has technology transformed dating for the better? Apps like Tinder have revolutionised the way people find partners, but some experts are warning this tech boom could be harming teenagers.
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Marriage, #MeToo and dating in the dark ages
Do we need new rules for dating? The feminist revolutions of the 1900s ended centuries of strict rituals for young couples. In the #MeToo era, should we look to the past for guidance?
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Thank u, next: being single is the new normal
Is that better than being in a couple? Ariana Grande’s new ode to singledom is number one in the UK. Meanwhile, people around the world spent record amounts on Sunday — aka “Singles Day”.
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The Jewish doctor who treated synagogue killer
Will his example inspire others? Dr Jeffrey Cohen has been praised for his “powerful humanity” after he helped save the life of a mass killer who hated Jews. Some see a lesson for us all.
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Sun, sea and sexism: TV hit splits the nation
Is Love Island harmful to teenagers? In just over a week we will say goodbye to the villa for another summer. The end cannot come soon enough for those who think the show sets a bad example.
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Now Kanye West wants to be the new Socrates
Is Kanye West wise or idiotic? The rapper is making headlines with a remarkable series of tweets which express his opinions on a range of subjects. He describes it as his “philosophy book”.
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The stars were aligned says a prince in love
Is romantic love a force for good? Nobody could doubt the sincerity of the love between Prince Harry and his bride-to-be. Yet for nearly half the population, romance still ends in divorce.
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How technology is shaping the future of love
Will machines help us make strong relationships? “The course of true love never did run smooth,” wrote Shakespeare — before AI and virtual reality. Here are five big changes facing dating…
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The baby who became a political football
The heartrending case of Charlie Gard, a terminally ill baby, has gripped the world. His parents are pressing for experimental treatment; his doctors say no cure is possible. Who is right?
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Father’s Day: from ‘fake mums’ to ‘new dads’
What is fatherhood? The accepted answer has changed hugely over the past 100 years. Now experts say that finally the role has found its healthiest and happiest definition. Can they be right?
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Japanese princess gives up her title for love
Princess Mako is engaged to a commoner: an aspiring lawyer once crowned “prince of the sea” for an ad campaign. When married, she will lose her royal status for good. Why do we care so much?