A woman reflects on her husband's thoughtful but often mismatched gifts over the years, highlighting the humor and love in their 25-year relationship, and emphasizing that she is already content and pleased with their life together.
NPR shares personal stories of love and adversity from couples in interracial and diverse relationships in honor of Loving Day, highlighting their experiences, challenges, and the significance of the landmark Loving v. Virginia case that legalized interracial marriage in the U.S.,
A Canadian woman's impulsive decision to skip her flight after skinny-dipping in Cinque Terre led to a lasting romance with an Italian shipyard worker, while other travelers also found unexpected love connections during their trips. Meanwhile, unique travel destinations like Thanda, a private island off Tanzania, and Patmos, the Greek island where the end of the world began, offer extraordinary experiences. In aviation news, a Texas man was arrested for boarding a Delta flight using a photo of another passenger's ticket, while a Delta pilot was sentenced for reporting for duty while drunk. Additionally, the Concorde made a rare appearance in New York, and plans for the WindRunner cargo craft, potentially the largest plane ever to fly, were revealed.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson addresses public criticism over his marriage to Sam Taylor-Johnson, emphasizing that he began his professional career at a young age. The actor acknowledges the challenges of their relationship and the protectiveness he feels, while also prioritizing his family and normal life over career. The article also features other celebrity couples who met on set and developed lasting relationships.
Roger Ebert's contributors recommend underrated romantic movies for Valentine's Day, including "The Half of It" on Netflix, "Last Night" on VOD, "What If" on Paramount+, "Two for the Road" on VOD, "Through the Olive Trees" on Criterion Channel, "In the Mood," "Gnomeo & Juliet" on Disney+/Hulu, "Rosaline" on VOD, and "Head-On" by Strand Releasing. These films offer unique takes on love and romance, providing alternative options for Valentine's Day viewing.
Celebrities share their memorable first date stories, including Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's train ride turned date, Sarah Hyland's at-home shrimp taco dinner with Wells Adams, Viola Davis' gentlemanly first date with Julius Tennon, Jimmy Fallon's obliviousness to his date with Nicole Kidman, and Sophie Turner's initial skepticism and catfish concerns with Joe Jonas. Other stories include John Krasinski's gun range outing with Emily Blunt, Hilarie Burton Morgan's blind date with Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Prince Harry's late arrival to meet Meghan Markle, and more.
The Love Commandos, a vigilante group in India, helps couples avoid arranged marriages, rescues them from potential harm, and assists them in eloping with their chosen partners. However, the group's founder, Sanjoy Sachdev, was arrested for allegedly extorting money from couples in his care. Despite this, the Love Commandos continue to support couples who face physical threats for going against the norm of arranged marriages in India. This article tells the story of Saumil and Zarina, a couple who fell in love and faced numerous challenges, including threats and captivity, as they fought for their relationship.