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Why Modern Dating Is Failing Singles in 2025

Matchmaker Louanne Ward decodes why 2025 is an 'emotionally unproductive' year for singles, citing app fatigue, situationships, and 10 key behavioural pitfalls. Discover how to break the cycle.

2026 Fashion Trends: From Poetcore to Cloud Colours

Discover the key fashion trends for 2026, from the romantic 'Poetcore' aesthetic to Pantone's 'Cloud Dancer' colour and the return of 80s maximalism. Learn what's in and what's out for your wardrobe this year.

Blind Date: Contact Lens Mishap Cuts London Evening Short

A Guardian Blind Date in London saw financial analyst Karyshma, 27, meet radiographer Arun, 36, for tapas. Despite a contact lens mishap, they rated the evening highly and exchanged numbers. Read their full review.

Guardian Blind Date: A Promising 8/10 Meeting in London

Financial analyst Karyshma, 27, and radiographer Arun, 36, enjoyed a promising blind date at Parrillan in London, scoring it 8/10. They've exchanged numbers and are open to meeting again. Read their full story.

Bethenny Frankel's 'The Core' Aims to Fix Modern Dating

Former Real Housewives star Bethenny Frankel launches The Core, a private, vetted dating community rejecting swipe apps. The platform, which launched on December 3, is already vetting thousands of applications.

UK Becomes Europe's Hybrid Work Capital

Britain leads Europe in hybrid work roles, with 42% of job ads offering home-working. Discover how this trend is reshaping the UK's employment landscape and the battle for talent.

Your 2025 Favourites: What They Say About You

From nostalgic TV to viral gadgets, the things Brits loved most in 2025 offer a surprising mirror to our collective psyche. Discover what your top picks reveal about you.

3 Finance Trends Set to Shape 2026

From AI advice to pension dashboards, discover the key personal finance trends predicted for 2026 that will impact how Britons save, invest, and plan for the future.

Festive Food Trend: Cooking With Your Christmas Tree

Move over, prosecco crisps. The UK's latest festive food fad involves cooking with your Christmas tree. We tested recipes from cured fish to ice cream. Discover the edible conifer trend and its surprising history.

Political views are UK's biggest dating deal-breaker

New research reveals 63% of UK singles say opposing political views are the ultimate 'ick', making it the top dating deal-breaker. Experts warn this hyper-critical mindset is fuelling loneliness.

Why I Stopped Chasing Beautiful Women

A 36-year-old man's candid revelation about why he stopped pursuing conventionally attractive women has sparked debate about modern dating standards and the real meaning of connection.

Politician's Hinge dating app regret goes viral

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's hilarious Hinge dating app regret story about matching with a woman who later became his city council member has taken social media by storm, revealing the awkward intersection of politics and modern dating.

Blind Date Success: London Couple's Sparkling Connection

When Alexi, a 31-year-old charity worker, met Oisín, a 32-year-old civil servant, for a blind date in London, neither expected the instant chemistry that would lead to plans for a second date. Discover their charming evening filled with laughter, shared v

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