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S’poreans say first holiday together more exciting than first kiss: Survey 

Taking their first holiday together ranked top on a list of relationship milestones for Singapore couples, ahead of their first kiss and holding hands for the first time, based on a survey by travel metasearch platform Skyscanner.
Taking their first holiday together ranked top on a list of relationship milestones for Singapore couples, ahead of their first kiss and holding hands for the first time, based on a survey by travel metasearch platform Skyscanner.

Tokyo government dating app achieves 265 marriages

The AI-powered dating app was launched by the Tokyo government in 2024.
The AI-powered dating app was launched by the Tokyo government in 2024.

The Break-up Loop: Why the TikTok algorithm may keep you heartbroken

Mental health experts point to non-stop break-up content as proof that addictive social media features fail users.
Mental health experts point to non-stop break-up content as proof that addictive social media features fail users.

New South Korean reality dating show for the terminally ill sparks controversy

The controversy surrounding Love Against Time comes amid a boom in reality dating programming in South Korea.
The controversy surrounding Love Against Time comes amid a boom in reality dating programming in South Korea.

South Korea launches first dating reality show with AI partners

Emcees of My AI Partner: Strange Romance are (from left) Kangnam, Jang Do-yeon and Lee Joon.
Emcees of My AI Partner: Strange Romance are (from left) Kangnam, Jang Do-yeon and Lee Joon.

South Korean singles look for their dream match at Buddhist temple retreat

Participants walk through the grounds of Naksansa temple during a Buddhist temple matchmaking programme.
Participants walk through the grounds of Naksansa temple during a Buddhist temple matchmaking programme.

South Korean actors IU, Lee Jong-suk break up after 4 years together

How two primary bedrooms became a luxury necessity for better sleep for couples

More people are learning how to happily spend the rest of their lives with one person: by sleeping in separate rooms.
More people are learning how to happily spend the rest of their lives with one person: by sleeping in separate rooms.

Nurse in India allegedly injects husband with toilet cleaner after previous murder bid fails

Young Americans are getting pre-nups, even if they aren’t rich

More young Americans under 45 are signing pre-nuptial agreements, rising from 34 per cent in 2022 to 53 per cent in 2026.
More young Americans under 45 are signing pre-nuptial agreements, rising from 34 per cent in 2022 to 53 per cent in 2026.

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