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Former senator admits affair with married man, says NC 'alienation of affection' law doesn't apply
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (189+ words) Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is admitting to having an affair with a North Carolina man, but argues that because their relationship was consummated elsewhere, his wife has to right to sue. North Carolina is one of few states with an…...
Relationship experts and couples say romance doesn't need grand gestures to thrive
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (801+ words) Doing something romantic for Valentine's Day does not need to involve a heart-shaped box of chocolates, roses or an atypically expensive dinner, according to relationship experts. In fact, therapists encourage couples craving intimacy and a deeper connection to focus less…...
Why ordering takeout or calling the dog walker might lead to a happier relationship
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (695+ words) It turns out, love may benefit from a little less labor. Couples who spend money on time-saving services " like getting takeout, hiring a housecleaner or calling a dog walker " report greater relationship satisfaction, especially during stressful periods, says Ashley Whillans,…...
Donald Trump Jr.’s engagement to Bettina Anderson announced at Trump’s White House holiday party
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (253+ words) (CNN) " The president's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., is engaged to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson, a spokesperson for Trump Jr. confirmed to CNN. President Donald Trump announced the engagement on Monday night at a White House holiday party. The…...
Weighing whether to divorce in 2026? Taking these steps now may lessen some money stress
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (808+ words) (CNN) " This holiday season may be filled with the usual delights and stresses of buying gifts, hosting and seeing extended family. But for some married couples, it also is a time of stress because they're contemplating whether to divorce in…...
NC TikTok influencer liable for ending a marriage, must pay $1.7 million
4+ mon, 1+ hour ago (168+ words) A jury ordered a TikTok influencer to pay over a million dollars to a woman for breaking up her marriage, and North Carolina is one of the only states where this is legal. WRAL's Dan Haggarty explains how this all…...
From ancient times to influencers: NC still allows jilted spouses to sue
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (235+ words) North Carolina resident Brenay Kennard will have to pay $1.75 million after a jury found her liable on Monday for destroying a Durham couple's marriage. " The jury"found Kennard liable for criminal conversation and alienation of affection. North Carolina's alienation of…...
Ten people stand trial in France accused of cyberbullying first lady Brigitte Macron
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (215+ words) Paris (CNN) " Ten people went on trial in Paris Monday accused of the online harassment of French first lady Brigitte Macron, after they spread what prosecutors called "malicious comments" about the gender and sexuality of President Emmanuel Macron's wife. The…...
Unclear path for same-sex couples after Hong Kong delivers blow to marriage equality
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (1412+ words) Hong Kong (CNN) " With their home city Hong Kong unable to honor their wish to get married, Dino Wong and his boyfriend Geoffrey Yu flew more than 2,000 miles across the ocean to Guam to tie the knot in 2019. The trip…...
The surprising benefits of going to bed angry at your partner
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (1204+ words) (CNN) " Arguments often feel urgent no matter what's going on for some of the couples Dr. Samantha Rodman sees in her practice as a clinical psychologist in Potomac, Maryland. This desire to resolve a conflict before heading to bed is…...