Oliver Bennett

The landscape of forced marriage legislation underwent significant transformation in 2025, marked by strengthened legal frameworks, enhanced criminal penalties, and expanded protection mechanisms across multiple jurisdictions. This comprehensive analysis examines the key developments, legal provisions, and institutional reforms that have emerged to combat forced marriage as a global human rights violation. While there is no

Online dating has matured into a $6 billion-plus global business—and the data show a widening performance. Tinder still dominates scale and revenue, but 2024 belonged to “relationship-first” challengers Hinge and Grindr, which are expanding faster, delivering higher user satisfaction, and converting free members at record rates. Safety, transparency, and niche targeting have become decisive differentiators,

The main takeaway is that while the idea of a destined, perfect partner—an exclusive “soulmate”—is culturally pervasive, psychological research that relationship quality depends far more on shared values, secure attachment patterns, and sustained effort than on fate or mysticism. 1. Defining “Soulmate” A soulmate is commonly described as a person with whom one shares an

The landscape of marriage and divorce has undergone dramatic transformations over the past half-century, with divorce rates varying significantly across countries, cultures, and economic conditions. Understanding global divorce patterns provides crucial insights into societal changes, economic factors, and cultural shifts that continue to shape family structures worldwide. Global Overview and Current Statistics The worldwide average