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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Couples who bond over this nasty habit are happier, study reveals: ‘Partners are on the same team'
Did you hear? Couples that gossip together stay together. A new study from UC Riverside, titled 'Spill the Tea, Honey: Gossiping Predicts Well-Being in Same- and Different-Gender Couples,' revealed that couples who gossip together are not only bonded more deeply but also happier and more satisfied in their romance. 'Whether or not we want to admit it, everyone gossips,' Chandler Spahr, first author of the study, told UC Riverside. 'Gossip is ubiquitous.' And that might not be such a bad thing. A team of researchers tracked 76 romantic couples — both same-gender and different-gender — using a portable listening device called the Electronically Activated Recorder (EAR). This device passively recorded snippets of daily conversation. However, it is worth noting that the device captured only about 14% of participants' daily speech, and all the couples recorded were from Southern California. According to the results, participants gossiped for an average of 38 minutes per day — with nearly 29 of those minutes spent gossiping with their partner. And everyone was better off for it. Across the board, couples who gossiped more frequently reported higher levels of personal happiness. Gossip was also linked to better relationship quality, although the effect was slightly less pronounced. Same-sex couples overall reported higher well-being than their different-sex counterparts — especially woman-woman couples. Senior author Megan Robbins explained that gossiping may function as a tool of emotional intimacy. For example, she noted that often after leaving social gatherings together, couples will rehash what they learned from and thought of everybody else in the room. This kind of post-event gossip — whether playfully catty or positively reflective — helps reinforce emotional alignment and feelings of closeness, trust and solidarity. 'Negatively gossiping with one's romantic partner on the way home from a party could signal that the couple's bond is stronger than with their friends at the party, while positively gossiping could prolong the fun experiences,' the study authors wrote. 'It may reinforce the perception that partners are 'on the same team,' enhancing feelings of connectedness, trust and other positive relationship qualities, as well as contributing to overall well-being.' Certified sex and relationship expert Dr. Shamyra Howard explained to The Post that gossiping enhances both emotional and social intimacy — two key types of intimacy. She defined emotional intimacy as being built when you share feelings, reactions, and little behind-the-scenes truths with your partner and social intimacy as how you navigate the world together. 'Whether it's harmless gossip, cultural commentary, or your own daily reflections, the magic is in sharing a perspective that belongs to just the two of you. That's what keeps the bond strong,' she told The Post. This research builds on Robbins' earlier 2019 study, which debunked popular myths about gossip — like the belief that women gossip more maliciously or that poorer people gossip more often. That study found the truth to be more nuanced, suggesting gossip is neither inherently bad nor limited to any one demographic. Meanwhile, in the new study, researchers didn't distinguish between positive, negative or neutral gossip, proving that it's the act of sharing perspectives that counts. So, if you're one of the many Americans who say they're too stressed about money to have sex, maybe try spilling some tea to feel connected to your partner. However, gossiping isn't the only way couples can connect on this level. Dr. Howard shared five ways to connect emotionally and socially that don't have to do with talking about others: 1. Debrief your day together. Share the high points, the low points, and the 'you won't believe what happened' moments. 2. React to art or media. Watch a show, read an article, or listen to a podcast together and compare thoughts. 3. Plan and reflect on shared experiences. From trips to date nights, reliving and dreaming build your shared story. 4. Swap personal observations. Notice little changes in your environment or community and talk about them. 5. Ask: 'What's your take?' Give each other a random topic, and see where the conversation goes. Solve the daily Crossword
New York Post
7 days ago
- General
- New York Post
Couples who bond over this nasty habit are happier, study reveals: ‘Partners are on the same team'
Did you hear? Couples that gossip together stay together. A new study from UC Riverside, titled 'Spill the Tea, Honey: Gossiping Predicts Well-Being in Same- and Different-Gender Couples,' revealed that couples who gossip together are not only bonded more deeply but also happier and more satisfied in their romance. 4 Gossiping with your partner can benefit your relationship, experts say. alfa27 – 'Whether or not we want to admit it, everyone gossips,' Chandler Spahr, first author of the study, told UC Riverside. 'Gossip is ubiquitous.' And that might not be such a bad thing. A team of researchers tracked 76 romantic couples — both same-gender and different-gender — using a portable listening device called the Electronically Activated Recorder (EAR). This device passively recorded snippets of daily conversation. However, it is worth noting that the device captured only about 14% of participants' daily speech, and all the couples recorded were from Southern California. According to the results, participants gossiped for an average of 38 minutes per day — with nearly 29 of those minutes spent gossiping with their partner. 4 'Whether or not we want to admit it, everyone gossips,' Chandler Spahr, first author of the study, told UC Riverside. 'Gossip is ubiquitous.' Wisky – And everyone was better off for it. Across the board, couples who gossiped more frequently reported higher levels of personal happiness. Gossip was also linked to better relationship quality, although the effect was slightly less pronounced. Same-sex couples overall reported higher well-being than their different-sex counterparts — especially woman-woman couples. Senior author Megan Robbins explained that gossiping may function as a tool of emotional intimacy. For example, she noted that often after leaving social gatherings together, couples will rehash what they learned from and thought of everybody else in the room. This kind of post-event gossip — whether playfully catty or positively reflective — helps reinforce emotional alignment and feelings of closeness, trust and solidarity. 'Negatively gossiping with one's romantic partner on the way home from a party could signal that the couple's bond is stronger than with their friends at the party, while positively gossiping could prolong the fun experiences,' the study authors wrote. 4 According to the results, participants gossiped for an average of 38 minutes daily — with nearly 29 of those minutes spent gossiping with their partner. – 'It may reinforce the perception that partners are 'on the same team,' enhancing feelings of connectedness, trust and other positive relationship qualities, as well as contributing to overall well-being.' This research builds on Robbins' earlier 2019 study, which debunked popular myths about gossip — like the belief that women gossip more maliciously or that poorer people gossip more often. That study found the truth to be more nuanced, suggesting gossip is neither inherently bad nor limited to any one demographic. 4 Across the board, couples who gossiped more frequently reported higher levels of personal happiness. Gossip was also linked to better relationship quality, although the effect was slightly less pronounced. Svyatoslav Lypynskyy – Meanwhile, in the new study, researchers didn't distinguish between positive, negative or neutral gossip, proving that it's the act of sharing perspectives that counts. So, if you're one of the many Americans who say they're too stressed about money to have sex, maybe try spilling some tea to feel connected to your partner.
Korea Herald
11-07-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
SurplusGLOBAL Receives Minister of Trade Award at '2025 Trade Security Day'
SEOUL, South Korea, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SurplusGLOBAL (CEO: Bruce Kim) was awarded the Minister of Trade Award in the Strategic Materials Export Control category at the '2025 Trade Security Day' ceremony organized by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. As a mid-sized company, SurplusGLOBAL stood out for its systematic implementation of strategic materials export controls and its role in presenting a long-term risk management model in the private sector. SurplusGLOBAL has strictly adhered to the U.S. BIS (Bureau of Industry and Security) EAR (Export Administration Regulations) and South Korea's Strategic Materials Management System. Even before the U.S.-China trade dispute, the company consistently operated EAR and strategic materials determination processes according to its internal standards. This approach goes beyond simple regulatory compliance and is seen as a long-term risk management strategy. In particular, SurplusGLOBAL has carried out numerous BIS ECCN pre-classifications (SNAP-R) and integrated an automated transaction blocking feature into its self-developed CRM system, allowing for the early detection and prevention of potential violations. Additionally, SurplusGLOBAL has independently developed and patented a method and system for detecting and managing abusive activities by exporters and importers on its legacy semiconductor equipment and parts marketplace platform, SemiMarket ( This innovation has further strengthened the company's responsible risk management practices and enhanced its internal control systems across the global supply chain. Recently, SurplusGLOBAL detected a potential buyer in Russia during the export of semiconductor equipment classified as EAR99 (Category for items eligible for export without specific controls). The company identified that this buyer could be a potential risk through an indirect route and proactively halted the transaction. This preemptive action was taken to strengthen global compliance, responsible supply chain management, and risk management. It also helped enhance trust with the international community by proactively addressing potential risks in the supply chain. CEO Bruce Kim has contributed to raising awareness across the industry by writing articles and giving conference presentations on strategic materials, geopolitics, and supply chain issues. Through these efforts, he has driven industry-wide changes, including presenting at the 'Korea Geopolitics Conference' hosted by the JoongAng Ilbo and delivering YouTube lectures. In addition, Bruce Kim has provided practical consulting on SNAP-R(Simplified Network Application Process – Redesign) and EUS(End-User Statement) application not only to large corporations such as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, but also to small and medium-sized equipment manufacturers, contributing to the foundation of voluntary industry-wide compliance. CEO Bruce Kim stated, "This Ministerial Award is the result of placing strategic materials control at the heart of our global risk response strategy, rather than just complying with regulations. As a responsible member of the global supply chain, we will contribute to the establishment of a culture of strategic materials control across the industry."
Malaysian Reserve
11-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
SurplusGLOBAL Receives Minister of Trade Award at '2025 Trade Security Day'
SEOUL, South Korea, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Leading Private Sector Company in Strategic Materials Export Control, Realizing 'Global Supply Chain Responsibility' SurplusGLOBAL (CEO: Bruce Kim) was awarded the Minister of Trade Award in the Strategic Materials Export Control category at the '2025 Trade Security Day' ceremony organized by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. As a mid-sized company, SurplusGLOBAL stood out for its systematic implementation of strategic materials export controls and its role in presenting a long-term risk management model in the private sector. Leading with 'Risk Management' Rather than Short-Term Response in Strategic Materials Control SurplusGLOBAL has strictly adhered to the U.S. BIS (Bureau of Industry and Security) EAR (Export Administration Regulations) and South Korea's Strategic Materials Management System. Even before the U.S.-China trade dispute, the company consistently operated EAR and strategic materials determination processes according to its internal standards. This approach goes beyond simple regulatory compliance and is seen as a long-term risk management strategy. In particular, SurplusGLOBAL has carried out numerous BIS ECCN pre-classifications (SNAP-R) and integrated an automated transaction blocking feature into its self-developed CRM system, allowing for the early detection and prevention of potential violations. Additionally, SurplusGLOBAL has independently developed and patented a method and system for detecting and managing abusive activities by exporters and importers on its legacy semiconductor equipment and parts marketplace platform, SemiMarket ( This innovation has further strengthened the company's responsible risk management practices and enhanced its internal control systems across the global supply chain. Global Compliance, Responsible Supply Chain, and Risk Management Recently, SurplusGLOBAL detected a potential buyer in Russia during the export of semiconductor equipment classified as EAR99 (Category for items eligible for export without specific controls). The company identified that this buyer could be a potential risk through an indirect route and proactively halted the transaction. This preemptive action was taken to strengthen global compliance, responsible supply chain management, and risk management. It also helped enhance trust with the international community by proactively addressing potential risks in the supply chain. Becoming a 'Strategic Materials Control Hub' Connecting the Private Sector, Government, and Industry CEO Bruce Kim has contributed to raising awareness across the industry by writing articles and giving conference presentations on strategic materials, geopolitics, and supply chain issues. Through these efforts, he has driven industry-wide changes, including presenting at the 'Korea Geopolitics Conference' hosted by the JoongAng Ilbo and delivering YouTube lectures. In addition, Bruce Kim has provided practical consulting on SNAP-R(Simplified Network Application Process – Redesign) and EUS(End-User Statement) application not only to large corporations such as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, but also to small and medium-sized equipment manufacturers, contributing to the foundation of voluntary industry-wide compliance. CEO Bruce Kim stated, 'This Ministerial Award is the result of placing strategic materials control at the heart of our global risk response strategy, rather than just complying with regulations. As a responsible member of the global supply chain, we will contribute to the establishment of a culture of strategic materials control across the industry.'
Associated Press
30-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Former Microsoft Assistant General Counsel Scott Wise Joins Crowell & Moring
DENVER, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott Wise, most recently assistant general counsel for global trade at Microsoft, has joined Crowell & Moring as a partner in the firm's International Trade Group. During his time at Microsoft, Wise led a consolidated team focusing on export controls, economic sanctions, and outbound investment. He was the lead export controls and economic sanctions attorney for key business groups ranging from emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and quantum computing, to aerospace and defense contracts, to commercial software and gaming. In that role, Wise developed Microsoft's compliance approach to new regulations governing the export of a range of new technologies, including AI, integrated circuits and chips, and quantum computing, which involved coordination between senior government officials and business leaders. 'Scott brings unique in-house and private practice experience to Crowell at a time when export controls are reshaping global markets and disrupting clients' business plans and supply chains,' said Dj Wolff, co-chair of Crowell's International Trade Group. 'Scott's 'in the room' experience working with key decision makers and export controls and sanctions regulators on behalf one of the world's largest technology companies will immediately bolster our export control practice with a perspective virtually no other outside counsel can offer.' At the firm, Wise's practice will focus on export controls, economic sanctions, and outbound investment issues with an emphasis on the emerging technologies space, including working alongside established and start-up companies to develop unique compliance programs that are responsive to the full range of regulations governing the exports of goods and services. Wise also will train and counsel clients on compliance with relevant export control regulations such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). 'Having worked alongside Crowell attorneys for years at Microsoft, I know the quality of the international trade team and their incredible client service in this space,' Wise said. 'When I was considering a return to private practice, it made perfect sense to join Crowell and work with a collaborative and practical group of lawyers to support companies at the forefront of new technologies.' Prior to joining Microsoft, Wise was in private practice at Kelley Drye & Warren and Hughes Hubbard & Reed where he was a member of the International Trade teams. 'Denver is a magnet for companies in the emerging technologies space and Scott's arrival allows us to truly meet the moment with support for clients as they seek to grow their footprint and navigate the ever-changing landscape of trade regulations,' said Andrea Surratt, managing partner of the firm's Denver office. Wise earned his law degree from American University Washington College of Law, a master of laws degree from Georgetown University Law Center, and his bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma. About Crowell & Moring LLP Crowell & Moring is an international law firm with operations in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia. Drawing on significant government, business, industry, and legal experience, the firm helps clients capitalize on opportunities and provides creative solutions to complex regulatory and policy, litigation, transactional, and intellectual property issues. The firm is consistently recognized for its commitment to pro bono service, as well as its comprehensive programs and initiatives to advance the professional and personal development of all members of the Crowell community. Media Contact: Email: [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Crowell & Moring LLP
