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For decades, the United States had a dirty secret. While we championed human rights abroad, right here at home—from the suburbs of New Jersey to the rural communities of Idaho—thousands of individuals (mostly minors) were forced into marriages under the guise of “tradition” or “religious freedom.” Until recently, the US legal system was a patchwork

“Till death do us part” is starting to sound more like a suggestion than a promise. If you scroll through your social media feed, it feels like everyone is breaking up. Celebrity power couples are splitting, your high school friends are on their second marriages, and you might be wondering: Is marriage essentially doomed? The

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

Emotional blackmail is a hidden form of manipulation in relationships, where someone uses guilt, fear or ultimatums to get you to do what they want. In everyday life, it might sound like “Do this for me… or else.” Unlike normal persuasion, emotional blackmailer’s words carry an unstated threat or heavy guilt. They might remind you