AJ Aquino met Dr. David Poon while visiting Toronto from Ireland in 2017. During the pandemic, she visited him and was turned away. And so began their efforts to help other couples reunite.
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As wedding costs continue to increase, some couples are charging guests to attend their special day.
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Call it an unintended consequence of climate change or a relaxation of fashion dictates: At weddings, more guests and couples are showing a little leg.
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Arya Singh let down her guard with Logan Mundy in a way she rarely did with others. Afterward, things became thrillingly normal.
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Ditching Wedding Stationery for Informal Text Invitations
Some couples are taking the casual approach to sending out wedding invitations, opting for texts or emails instead of traditional printed cards.
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Making Their Wedding a Politics-Free Zone
From “No Politics” signs to carefully curated seating charts, some couples are taking a firm stance to prevent their nuptials from becoming an occasion for heated debates.
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Lavish Pre-Wedding Parties That Rival the Main Event
The celebrations hosted by the Ambani family have thrusts the trend into the spotlight. Wedding professionals say couples are spending more than ever on extravagant events to kick off their nuptials.
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They United Their Muslim and Jewish Families but Didn’t Stop There
Safi Rauf, a Muslim humanitarian, was held captive by the Taliban for 105 days. Secret calls on a smuggled phone with Sammi Cannold, a Jewish Broadway director, were his lifeline.
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The Six ‘Commitments’ That Strengthened Their Connection
Emily Swarts and Tyler Swiggett met online in New York. But she moved to Hawaii before responding to his message. Despite the distance, voice messages and handwritten letters deepened their bond.
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A Childhood Crush Becomes Something More in Adulthood
“We didn’t really intend to start dating,” Isabelle Davis said of her relationship with Alicia Maule. “We just never stopped talking.”
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Cultivating a Relationship, and Dreams of a Vineyard
Maddy McCarthy and Matt Smith met as high school sophomores, and now dream of running a vineyard in the New York Finger Lakes region.
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He’s a Man of Few Words. Especially Over Text.
Kate Mullen and Wes Skillicorn complemented each other’s personalities — especially when life threw them a curveball.
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Nothing Messy About Their Love Story
As a houseguest in 2016, Daniel Weingart didn’t make a great impression on Aspen Matis. But her opinion of him shifted a year later.
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How Does a Man Buy a Girl’s Swimsuit?
As a gay man who had adopted a daughter, I had gaps in parental knowledge.
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I’m a Stripper. My Boyfriend Saw Me Through the Eyes of a Customer.
My job has meant independence, healing and freedom. Why couldn’t my partner see that?
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Slunk Into Will’s Room and Under His Sheets’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Welcome to the Rejected Housewives Suite!
My single (and yes, cat-lady) home became a landing zone for friends after their breakups.
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Make No Apologies’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
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The Sunday Stroll That Changed Her Mind About Dating
Gillian Tett was “resolutely single” until she met Henrik Jones three years ago. While on an introductory walk, she “realized he was amazing” and decided to extend the walk.
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Committing to the Bit, and Each Other
Lauren Garroni and Paul Glover met through a “Sex and the City” Instagram account, and just like that, felt a spark.
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Finding Happily Ever After in Their Happy Place
Joe Gorman and Matt Capbarat felt an instant spark when they met through a mutual friend. It took a harrowing climb of Denali to know this was a forever love.
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Madison Chock and Evan Bates found chemistry when she picked him to be her ice dance partner in 2011. Then they found even more.
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Sparks Flew All Over the World
Aggie Lal and Jacob Riglin first met as travel influencers in Thailand, got together in California and got back together in Bali (thanks, in part, to rescued puppies).
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Bridal Hats Are Making a Stylish Comeback
Fashion experts cite the influence of the British royals, along with high-profile events like the Kentucky Derby for the resurgence of this vintage wedding trend.
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Many couples are no longer waiting until after their weddings to take a trip.
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Your Wedding Flowers Could Be in Your Backyard
Many couples are opting for flowers from local farms as a more sustainable way to customize the look of their weddings.
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What Should You Wear to Our Wedding? Here’s a Mood Board.
Dress codes, color palettes and shopping guides: Wardrobe guidance for some weddings is getting increasingly specific.
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From Field to Feast: At These Venues, What You Eat Is Grown on Site
The farm-to-table concept has been around for a while, but some couples expect more than simply fresh cuisine at their wedding. They want to be fully immersed in the farm experience.
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They Were Once ‘Hippie vs. Soviet.’ Now They’re the Best of Friends.
“We genuinely like each other,” Alex Yaroslavsky said of his ex-wife and co-parent, Liza Cooper. They even live in the same apartment building.
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After Their Divorce, She Was ‘Best Man’ at His Second Wedding
“We were best friends before and we are better friends now,” said Mike Mitchell, a sheriff’s deputy in Indiana, of his ex-wife Marissa Mitchell.
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After the Divorce, a Different Kind of Family
This couple survived tragedies during their relationship, but they couldn’t overcome tight finances and a drinking problem. Today, their love “is like that of brother and sister.”
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To Fix a Broken Marriage, an Experiment With Polyamory
After 10 years together, a Bay Area couple opened their relationship. But contrasting sexual needs led to a permanent split.
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After a Painful Split, a Functioning Family
Rebecca and Drew Kuntz say they have had a healthier relationship since their five-year marriage ended.
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How to Meditate When You Can’t Sit Still
Closing your eyes and focusing on breathing can be hard for those who are easily distracted. But it is possible.
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Feeling Dismissed? How to Spot ‘Medical Gaslighting’ and What to Do About It.
Experts share tips on advocating for yourself in a health care setting.
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Can’t Talk, I’m Busy Being Hot
A social media movement inspired by the rapper Megan Thee Stallion strikes back at the gatekeepers of beauty.
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You Can’t Outrun Athletic Greens
In the oversaturated world of wellness, the company has forced itself to the front with prolific podcast ads and a network of influencers.
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The Worst Foods and Drinks for Your Teeth
When assessing how likely a given meal, snack or drink is to harm your dental health, there are two main things to consider, experts say.
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