Relationship

Keanu Reeves and his longtime girlfriend, Alexandra Grant, made their first stylish appearance together in nearly three years in a charity event for the 2022 MOCA Gala on Saturday, June 4, at The Geffen Contemporary in Los Angeles. Their relationship has captured the curiosity and admiration of fans worldwide. In a rare and candid interview, Alexandra Grant provides an inside look into what it truly means to be by Keanu Reeves’ side, one of Hollywood’s most enigmatic and beloved figures.

In the past, experts advised dividing your age by two and adding seven to get the minimum acceptable age of a partner. Now, they say that this formula is outdated. Each individual couple is unique, so that the age difference can vary. We found stories of people with firsthand experience of relationships where one partner is significantly older than the other.

Tina Turner has just passed away at age 83 after battling a long illness and the whole world is mourning her. Her life was full of struggles, which she transformed into heartfelt melodies that touched the hearts of millions of people. Her first husband influenced her life so much that she thought she’d never get to experience true love. When all hope was lost, she met someone that would not only change her perception of marriage but also became her savior. Let’s find out together the story of the icon’s life, how she spent her final years, and discover the legacy she leaves behind.

Big love may seem like something that only happens in the movies, but these people appear to have found the secret to a happy marriage. We don’t need rose-colored glasses to see just how in love and strong these couples are, despite the hardships many of them have been through. And the crazy thing is, our romantic soulmate might have been by our side the whole time as a close friend who becomes much more.

Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn’s anniversary falls precisely on Valentine’s Day, and this year, they’re celebrating 40 blissful years together. Of course, it takes way more than a notable date to make a relationship work, and we can definitely take a few pages out of Goldie and Kurt’s playbook of love.

The Big Bang Theory fans remember Jim Parsons’ on-screen character Sheldon, as a quirky, super-smart, obnoxious, and not-so-romantic guy who, despite all of his shortcomings, manages to find a soulmate. The happy ending of the series offers hope to all of those folks out there who often feel misunderstood. But Jim Parsons’ off-screen love life is equally hopeful and deserving of attention.

If you are out of ideas on how to make your partner happier and more delighted, using the following hacks can make your relationship stronger. These strategies were taken from couples on the internet who gave some advice on how they strengthened their relationship, and it could easily be used in your everyday life without much effort.

Sometimes, watching television can have a negative influence on people, especially children. But there’s also a good side of it that adults can benefit from. According to several studies, watching TV can be a healthy way to save a collapsing relationship.

Research shows that simple habits like staying in contact during the day and going to bed at the same time can help your relationship flourish. Although that may seem obvious, many therapists and psychologists tell us how important these little actions actually are for creating closeness and trust. Find a way that works for your relationship dynamic and start practicing these habits.

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.

People say that a mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take. But what if, as time goes by, you become more and more like her? Over the years, a mother’s relationship with her children can grow to become something very different than what it was at first. As she grows older, children grow wiser, and after a while, in most cases, the roles are reversed. For example, think about something your mother always used to tell you. That’s probably something you tell her very often now.

According to research, telling “white lies” can actually help build trust in a relationship. Scientists say that people would very often prefer you to have good intentions and lie, rather than to hear you tell the truth for its own sake. This means that when you want to protect your partner’s feelings or in some other way benefit them, you are allowed to tell a lie and not feel guilty about it.

Everyone wants their relationship to work, but sometimes we need to take drastic measures, say we’ve had enough, and move on. But to know which signs are red flags can be difficult. After all, we do not want to simply give up when there could be a good thing going. Still, in some cases it’s better to close the book.

At the beginning of any relationship, people tend to think that it’s going to last forever. Later, to our regret or happiness, real life puts everything in its place. However, there are universal ways to find out whether your relationship is going to be everlasting or not.

We all probably have some doubts regarding our relationship from time to time. But how can we actually understand that our relationship is worth working on? How can we know that this very person is just what we need? Try to read these simple statements and ask yourself, “Do we follow these rules?”

Any relationship is a risk, and we’d all like to understand at the very beginning how strong and happy it will be. But it’s impossible to predict this in the early stages. Still, there are many signs that show if a relationship will remain harmonious and last a long time. Gleb Tsipursky, Ph.D. is a co-founder of a noncommercial organization that deals with the propaganda of rational thinking and offers a wise approach to making decisions, and he has outlined them to help others.

Conflicts with in-laws are hardly a new phenomenon. In fact, 3 out of 4 married couples report having major disagreements with their in-laws. However, this particular MIL (mother-in-law), SIL (sister-in-law), and FIL (father-in-law) might just set the bar for “The Worst In-Laws of All Time.”The trouble began when they referred to their daughter-in-law (DIL) as their son’s “best friend” instead of acknowledging her as his wife. For a while, the couple couldn’t understand why they would use such a dismissive term. That is, until a shocking conversation between the husband and his father revealed the truth. Devastated and struggling to process this betrayal, the wife turned to the internet, seeking advice on how to handle the situation.

Breaking up is never easy. For some, the separation happens gradually, with time creating distance, while for others, an unforeseen event or heartbreaking discovery cuts the relationship short. Each journey is unique, yet these people have courageously reflected on the defining moments that ended their relationships, opening up to share their stories with a vast online audience.

When you’re sick, the last thing you expect is a misunderstanding that could tear apart your relationship. After receiving flowers with an anonymous note from her brother, our reader’s husband jumped to conclusions. What was supposed to be a sweet gesture instead turned into a disaster.

Toilets are funny things. When they’re clean, functional, and readily available, we hardly give them a second thought. But the moment we’re without one, they become an all-consuming obsession. And when you need to poop while you're on a date, a toilet instantly becomes The Most Important Thing in Your Life.But the worst of nightmares is probably when you’re using someone else’s toilet, and then it clogs and backs up, so panic can quickly overwhelm you. No need to be afraid, we're here to help you with a piece of advice on how to poop elegantly on a date and how to unclog a toilet without a plunger.

Sometimes it seems that you already know a person inside out, but then a financial question comes up. And this is when the person shows their true colors.

Rachel, a 34-year-old reader, recently shared her dramatic story with us in a heartfelt letter. She knowingly entered into a relationship with a married man who had two children, leading to the breakdown of his family. Now, pregnant with his child, Rachel expected him to make a decisive move and divorce his wife. She hoped to legitimize their relationship, believing deeply in the love they shared. But instead, she received an unexpected and unsettling call from his wife, throwing Rachel’s life into a state of turmoil and leaving her facing a difficult dilemma.

A strong sibling bond is typically founded on shared experiences, trust, and mutual care. Yet, even the closest relationships can be shaken by hidden truths. One reader recently faced emotional upheaval after uncovering a secret from her twin sister’s past that left her feeling deeply betrayed. This unexpected discovery has strained their relationship, putting their trust to the test. Looking for advice, she reached out to Bright Side for help in navigating this challenging situation.

The decision to have a child is one of the most personal choices a person can make. For Delilah, however, it wasn’t just her decision. At 42, she agreed to become a mother at her mother’s insistence, swayed by the promise of inheriting her family’s wealth. But what seemed like a straightforward agreement quickly spiraled into a series of unexpected events. What followed left Delilah reeling, her life turned upside down. Dive into her remarkable story here.