When you’re on a date, the goal is usually to make a great impression and keep things smooth. But every now and then, things take an awkward turn, and what could have been a perfect night becomes a disaster. We gathered 20 stories where people revealed their most cringe-worthy dating moments.
The engagement ring is one of the most profound symbols of love and commitment. It represents the bond between two souls who have pledged to spend their lives together through the best and worst of times. Unfortunately, for our reader, the ring that was meant to be a cherished emblem of her and her husband’s love has become tainted by a web of lies and deceit.
In a charming exploration of historical norms, a captivating cultural history reveals a surprising trend that persisted until the mid-20th century. Before the 1950s, couples considered sharing a bed as antiquated and even detrimental to health.
Personal grooming can divide opinions. And inside a relationship, this is no different. In today’s story, we have a man who went online to see if his ultimatum to his girlfriend was too extreme.
Researchers state that relationships often change after having a baby. A study found that relationship satisfaction tends to decline over the first decade, especially for parents. More children in the family lead to lower satisfaction, with only 38% of married mothers of infants reporting high satisfaction, compared to 62% of childless married women.
In a world where people are concerned about artificial intelligence (AI), a fascinating story unfolds in New York. It revolves around a 36-year-old woman named Rosanna Ramos, who has found a companion through AI technology.
It has happened to many of us that we are in the middle of a problem that is seriously affecting our life, and from which we have to act intelligently and quickly. However, fear, insecurity, and uncertainty of what could happen do not let us move forward, turning that problem into our worst nightmare. Like this case of a mother who says she is fed up with her marriage and is only waiting for her husband to be unfaithful to separate.
In a world where concerns about artificial intelligence run rampant, a remarkable story unfolds in New York, where the wonders of technology have brought love into one woman’s life. Rosanna Ramos, a lively and petite 36-year-old resident of the Bronx, embarked on a unique journey this year by ’marrying’ Eren Kartal, albeit in a virtual realm. This extraordinary connection was forged through her creation of Eren on an online AI companion platform back in 2022.
In some cases, marital problems don’t start until a couple gets into bed, which is what we’re exploring today. This situation involves a reader that suffers from the sleeping habits of her husband. According to the woman, her hubby, the person she loves most in the world, is disturbing her sleep, making it impossible for her to get a good night’s rest.
Sometimes due to arbitrary social norms, two people that love each other can’t be together. According to psychologists, secrecy can make a relationship stronger, because it increases intimacy and complicity. Nevertheless, relationships that are not supported by relatives and friends tend to have poorer quality. But there is some good news, social norms, opinions, and rules can be changed.We at Bright Side, gathered 5 stories of forbidden relationships of people that fought the norms to be together, and in one way or another won.
Jane Fonda spent her life jumping in and out of relationships, believing that she needed a partner by her side to be whole. Until one day, when, despite her busy life and demanding career, she took time to be alone with her own thoughts and realized that being single was not a bad thing.
Loving someone and falling in love can make us experience a ton of contrasting feelings that are often too complex to put into words. That’s where the ’’biology of love’’ can come in handy to help us understand why we feel the way we do. American anthropologist and researcher in the field of romantic relationships, Helen Fisher, has come up with an interesting theory based on the belief that not all love is experienced equally and that romantic love can be broken down into 3 different types.
In the state of nature, people were generally polygamous. Although today the majority of people prefer to have only one partner at a time, others seem to be enjoying multiple ones. A popular example of this kind of couple is Will Smith with his wife. Although they’ve been married for more than 20 years and have 2 children, they don’t hide the fact that they have different partners and still, they have a happy marriage.
Recently, more couples decide to become roommates before tying the knot. According to the National Center for Family and Marriage Research, 66% of American married couples have lived together before walking down the aisle. And even though this decision was once considered taboo, it now has become very common.
Many of us go through romantic relationships looking for the perfect one. The thing is: the quality of the relationship is subjective. What we do know is that bad relationships have negative outcomes like poor physical health, depression, and lost work productivity, but sometimes we cannot pinpoint what makes a good one. The good news is, scientists have found out which are the most important characteristics of a successful one.
The Beatles sang the song “All you need is love.” But in reality, fights, alone time, and disagreements are what actually give relationships strength and character. Although you might feel hurt and start doubting your partner after your first argument, psychologists tell us that these trials allow couples to get to know each other better and ultimately come out stronger.
In order to get good rest after a long day, we most often tend to wrap ourselves in a blanket, get into a comfortable pose, and fall asleep, forgetting about the rest of the world. But in order to completely restore our energy and preserve our beauty, it’s actually quite important to pay attention to the position of your body while sleeping.
Most new parents will agree that children add a lot of stress on both partners and the couple as a union. The level of satisfaction within the couple falls sharply and fighting can increase. It isn’t something that affects only married couples but all couples that welcome a child together. The problem also seems to be universal, with partners from all socio-economic classes being affected.
There’s a growing trend of a social phenomenon known as “LAT” (living apart together), where couples, married or unmarried, choose to live separately. Reasons for choosing to live this way vary, and each person’s love language is different. The most important thing to remember is that both of you are happy and agree with whatever choice you make. But experts noticed that a lifelong partnership is no longer a very common desire, according to a study.
From a young age, most of us have heard that we should find the right person. However, this has been proven somewhat wrong according to a study. Now we understand why we should shift our focus from finding “the one” to actually working on a relationship.
As it turns out, 20% of single people have never actually fallen in love. It may not sound like a lot, but if you know 5 single people, you most likely know at least one such person. Some people “really don’t need romance,” just as they claim. But for others, this reasoning may stem deeper than just not having someone who’s good enough around.
Sometimes men need a little encouragement to be their best in a marriage, and that’s where fellow husbands come into play. A number of men submitted their advice on what to stop doing if you want to keep your wife happy because learning from others’ mistakes is always a recipe for success.
Men and women... we might speak the same language, but that doesn’t mean we understand each other. A study found that words and phrases can have different meanings to each of us when we’re talking. This is why, sometimes, we can’t communicate without getting into an argument, raising our voice, or throwing some pillows (sorry, guys). But if you’re willing to put in some mental effort, you can learn how to communicate better with each other and save yourself some misunderstandings, tears, and sighs in the long run, with just a little psychology.
40-50% of married couples in the US end up with a divorce or separation, statistics say. And that is why it would be nice to know what the secret formula of maintaining a great family. Researchers tried to answer this question and found out that all couples fight, but happy ones do it in a special way.
Saying “I Love You” is possibly the easiest way to let somebody know that you care about them, but it isn’t the only way. When it comes to expressing emotions, every individual is different. While some use words, others rely more on actions and gestures. The way your significant other displays affection may not be the same way you do, which can make you anxious about your relationship and make you feel less desired.
Sharing a life together with your partner can be an equally fulfilling and challenging experience. A lot of couples in love end up separating or living an unhappy life, which proves it takes more than deep affection in a relationship to stay healthy and joyous.
Marketers spend a lot of time perfecting things in order to make consumers love their brands. Their mission is to make you buy a trendy product without even thinking about it. Sales experts know that customers aren’t very rational when it comes to choosing between a brand they like and a brand they don’t know. This is why you buy love brands and don’t think about the consequences. But today, people around the world are giving up on buying products from famous brands.
4 out of 5 couples consider Facebook as one of the main reasons for their break up. This is due to the fact that people spend more time on the internet than talking to each other. Besides, in order to be happy partners, time spent together can’t be simply measured by hours. It must be qualitative. And in order to accomplish this, you can use these tips.
Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Susan Edelman says that the key to building a healthy and long-standing relationship is communicating through asking questions. The questions themselves will bring up the character of one person and indicate how open they are willing to get and if they take criticism well. These questions will either build trust or shed light on deeper issues that were always lurking.
If there is another such thing in the world that has more definitions than love - you name it. The trickiest thing of all is that it can be a cause of indescribable pleasure and unbearable pain at the same time. Nonetheless, we all want to feel it. Dr. Arthur Aron has made it easier for those in pursuit of love. He came up with 36 questions that can lead to falling in love with practically anyone.
Some relationships are just starting with shy looks and bashful attempts to take her hand... Or perhaps a couple has not been together for a year yet, but she is trying to keep a distance and hides her eyes... Bright Side will help you to understand what is happening in your relationship without any words.
