Dating/Relationships

I want to hold her hand

In old age, the act of holding hands is partly an act of pride – and defiance. We can last. Our hands prove it, says the writer.

Ghosted? How to get over the silence

The sadness and hurt of being ghosted can linger because of the lack of explanation and closure.

‘Post-economic’ and ‘healthy masculine’: Tech exec’s dating checklist riles internet

Brooke LeBlanc, 29, a tech executive, stirred a storm online when she listed on X her requirements for men wanting to date her.

‘Smitten’ CEO spent $468,000 on girlfriend, sues her to recover money after break-up

The High Court on Sept 9 dismissed the man’s claim that the various sums of money he had spent on his ex-girlfriend were loans that had to be repaid.

Dating, delinquents and second chances in Japan

Badly In Love’s message about the importance of second chances in life failed to gain traction in the face of an online backlash.

Japan axes Netflix collaboration after outcry over dating show Badly In Love

The cast of Badly In Love 2.

When Gen Zs don’t have spare cash for dates

A survey shows that many young people feel the financial strain of dating as the expenses pile up.

The romcom gets political with One Night Only

Callum Turner (right) and Monica Barbaro in One Night Only.

Online rumours say Blackpink’s Lisa and Thai actor Blue Pongtiwat are dating

Pongtiwat celebrated Lisa’s birthday on social media in April, with caption “Cheers to you, rockstar!”.

For some singles, ‘hobbyamory’ has replaced hook-ups

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