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Marry early or wait until you're financially stable?
5+ hour, 49+ min ago (97+ words) dw.com Would you prefer to marry early or wait until you are financially stable to commit fully to a relationship? This week on the 77 Percent, we travel to Kumasi, Ghana, where modern Ghanaians are waiting longer to get marrie…...
The Sacred Cows of the Mafia
1+ mon, 45+ min ago (297+ words) DW.com The Sacred Cows of the Mafia Herds of ‘sacred cows’ cause serious road accidents, destroy fences and ruin farmers’ crops. And they’re often deliberately used as a means of intimidation. Few people dare to speak out in protest....
Why compliments strengthen relationships
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (106+ words) DW.com Why compliments strengthen relationships Compliments have a stronger effect on your brain than you might think. They activate empathy and reward centers and trigger cycles that involve oxytocin and dopamine. Studies with couples show benefits for both the…...
Depression in couples: You, me and the illness
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1098+ words) Depression can be a huge challenge for a relationship. Loved ones of someone with depression often feel helpless. But there is actually a lot they can do ― and a lot they shouldn't. Six years ago, Stefan's relationship underwent a fundamental…...
Netherlands: Anniversary of marriage equality
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (161+ words) DW.com Netherlands: Anniversary of marriage equality A gavel strike and a kiss marked history: 25 years ago in Amsterdam, the world’s first state‑recognized same-sex marriages were celebrated. Among the couples were Anne‑Marie Thus and Helene Faasen. Their wedding…...
Poland to recognize same-sex marriages from EU states
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (409+ words) Poland's top administrative court has ruled that same-sex marriages performed in other EU countries must be recognized. The decision follows a Polish couple who married in Germany but were denied registration in Warsaw. Same-sex marriages performed in other EU countries…...
EU states must provide proper ID for transgender citizens
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (293+ words) The EU's top court on Thursday said the bloc's countries must provide trans citizens IDs reflecting their "lived gender." The case was referred to the ECJ by Bulgaria, which sought clarity on the issue. The European Court of Justice (ECJ)…...
What is a lavender marriage? TikTok trend explained – DW – 09/25/2025
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (724+ words) Once a cover for closeted Hollywood stars and persecuted LGBTQ+ people, lavender marriages got a Gen Z reboot, offering protection, partnership and a new take on marriage in the digital age. Over the past year, a curious trend has been…...