Dating
The latest on life and culture as it relates to dating. A staple of social media, stories involving relationships, love, sex and dating often go viral, capturing the attention of the internet. Newsweek's coverage of stories capturing the attention of social media offers a unique perspective on a trend or trending topic that often is difficult to understand without a nuanced explanation.
'Welcome to Sex' author gets positive news after death threats over book
Author and podcaster Yumi Stynes has been under fire over her book, which offers advice on sex and sexuality to children aged 12 to 15.
Sarah Brady says she "feels bad" for Jonah Hill after exposing texts
Surf instructor and model Brady has continued to publicly discuss her relationship with actor Hill.
I was dating a charming man. An unexpected text changed everything
I had an odd gut feeling about him. My intuition told me that something was off.
Online dating in my 40s was hell. One intense moment changed everything
I was 39 years old when we initially separated, and there were two messy years before the divorce was finalized.
Jonah Hill texts—Five biggest revelations from Sarah Brady so far
Over the past several days, Brady has shared screenshots of a slew of text messages she allegedly exchanged with Hill.
I thought I'd met my dream man. One mortifying date ruined everything
He ate voraciously, seemingly famished from the effort it took to ruin my evening.
I dated 100 American men. Here's how they're different to Brits
My favorite date of all? The man who brought his mom with him.
Republicans more open to dating someone with different views than Democrats
Some 29 percent of Biden voters said they would never consider dating "someone who holds opposing political views."
I went on a date. Then I gave her my kidney
Something twisted in my stomach, and on impulse I followed the taillights of her car up over the hill.
Woman left "freaking out" after passing note to a stranger on plane
The passenger in the viral clip said that she hopes her story "encourages more people to do the same."
'The Bachelor' franchise's painful decline
The show which has sparked 27 seasons and countless spin-offs has faced dwindling viewing ratings for years.
Delight at cavapoo in "full blown relationship" with girl dog next door
Theo enjoys a nightly date with his next-door neighbor Coco and has even gone over for a few "sleepovers."
Inside Joe Rogan's life with wife Jessica Ditzel
"She lets me do whatever I do. That's how we get along well," popular podcaster Rogan previously said of his wife.
Woman urged to dump boyfriend over his unhygienic habits: "so repulsed"
"I'm am begging y'all... just be single. This is so nasty. A YEAR?! Girl. Please be serious, said one Reddit user.
I sent a guy a very kind rejection text. His response was illuminating
This wasn't my first encounter with a man like this, so I wasn't offended.
Man applauded for sending hilarious resume to woman's dog in hopes of date
Many TikTok users praised the man for going to such efforts, as one person commented: "This is husband material vibes."
Man cheered for asking to split bill on first date with "beautiful woman"
"The general rule still applies; don't go Dutch on dates," Elizabeth Wyse, editorial director of Debrett's etiquette coaching company, told Newsweek.
Man's catfishing attempt hilariously backfires: "That's legit me"
"I had to pause and consider if I was seeing this right," the man who was confronted with the unusual situation told Newsweek.
Fury as man tells sister he's dating her brother-in-law before wedding
"That out of all the people in the world, she couldn't believe I had chosen her husband's brother," the poster wrote.
Dad grounding son for prioritizing a date over his little sister backed
A psychotherapist told Newsweek that she backs the father in grounding his son over his false priorities.
Kelis breaks silence over rumors she's dating Bill Murray—"Rich and happy"
Singer Kelis, 43, has spoken out following claims she and actor Murray, 72, have been "getting close for a while."
Man bringing cat on first date praised: "Green flags everywhere"
"Gotta get the cat's approval," one user wrote of the video with 2.2 million views, while another added: "If you don't pass the cat's vibe check, you gotta go."
I was with my school sweetheart for years. One moment made me end it
Is he the right person for me? Do I really want to only be with one person, forever?
Man's unusual restaurant habit divides internet—"Second-hand embarrassment"
The man's unusual approach to table service sparked anger online, with one viewer writing that they had "never seen a bigger red flag than this."
Boyfriend's frugal supermarket hack horrifies internet: "embarrassment"
"Major red flag, get out of that relationship asap!!," commented one user on TikTok after a video went viral.
Woman applauded for walking out on boyfriend over "colorful past" comments
Her boyfriend has so far refused to apologize for his comments and instead blamed her for "making poor choices."
Woman approaching 30th birthday reveals why she never dated in her 20s
Lauren Napper told Newsweek that people often think it's "a bit strange" to be single for so long, but she knew that "a lot of people would resonate" with it.
My progressive parents pushed me to marry at 18
To say I cried when we moved is an understatement.
Man denying girlfriend use of home office so he can play videogames dragged
His girlfriend needed to finish work on an "important" report due the next day but he insisted on using the office for gaming.
Couple going strong after 20 years despite gender swap: 'My forever person'
Marie and Tashina fell in love as teenagers, when Marie was still living as a boy. Almost two decades later, the couple told Newsweek they are stronger than ever.
