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The Sun
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
How to avoid falling for a Man Child on the dating scene & the tell-tale sign you're already seeing one without knowing
THE dating world is hard to navigate as it is, with more apps than anyone could know what to do with, ghosting, red flags and more. Now, the term 'Man Child' has been thrown in there too, as Sabrina Carpenter's latest single has singletons calling out their ex flames. 2 2 The term describes a man who acts like a child in a relationship, or just in general. That includes emotionally immature men who can't, or won't, give their partner support. They might be immature, unreliable and irresponsible, leaving you to pick up their slack - the last thing you want in a long term commitment. Luckily, dating app Hily relationship expert Dr. Marisa T. Cohen, PhD, shared with the Daily Mail the tell-tale signs to be on the lookout for if you're either trying to avoid dating a Man Child, or wondering if you're already seeing one. According to the pro, one easy way to figure out a person's emotional maturity is to pay attention to how they handle conflict in different areas of their life. 'Their answer can tell you a lot — like if they're self-aware, whether they stick it out when things get rough, and how well they keep their cool (or not)," Marisa explained. Another indicator if a potential lover is a Man Child or not is if they did the work on themselves by going to therapy and learning skills to regulate their emotions. 'You'll get a sense of what they need, how they handle things, and maybe even how they deal with stress or think about mental health,' the expert explained. Another good was is to ask your potential suitor what they're most proud of in their life. This way, the pro explained, you can hear about their big wins and how they "handled any curveballs along the way." Love Island fans call Islander a 'red flag' as he makes shock dating admission It's pretty normal to talk about past relationships when getting to know someone you might be romantically interested in, but avoiding basic questions is the key to really getting to know someone. Instead of asking when their last relationship was, for example, the dating pro suggested asking what they learned from it. 'Basically, you're seeing if they've taken time to reflect, process the ups and downs, and figure out how to do better next time,' the expert said. According to VeryWellMind, if your man doesn't help around the house you should be on high alert. "If asked to help with chores, an immature person might respond petulantly. "They might need to be bribed or demand compensation for performing tasks that are simply a routine part of keeping a home and functioning as a responsible adult." Not only that, put their partner might need to remind them to shower, brush their teeth and perform basic hygiene tasks. If a man is acting like Peter Pan, you could easily fall into the trap of being his Wendy, meaning you could end up unconsciously encouraging his behaviour by acting like his mum. You might even enjoy being able to comfort and look after him in the early days of the relationship, the pros noted. "Initially, you might have felt attracted to and enjoyed these aspects of your partner's personality. "As your relationship progressed (perhaps even to marriage), however, you might have become exhausted by, or even resentful of, your partner's immature behaviour." 15 Relationship red flags to look out for Red flags are warning signs that indicate unhealthy or manipulative behaviour. When you encounter relationship red flags, it's a good time to pause and reflect on the dynamic you really share with that person. Overly controlling behaviour Lack of trust Feeling low self-esteem Physical, emotional, or mental abuse Substance abuse Narcissism Anger management issues Codependency Inability to resolve conflict Constant jealousy Gaslighting Lack of emotional intelligence Negatively affecting your relationship with family and friends Inability to communicate openly Lack of social connection or friends For more advice and support, Relate is available: "Whether it's your relationship with a partner, a child, a family member or anyone else - we help everyone to build better relationships."
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Your Daily Couples Horoscope for May 27, 2025
Communication is key in any relationship, but sometimes things fall through the cracks. Our daily couple horoscope can help you find what's been lost and maintain that spark! When you see your chance to do something nice for your partner, go for it! You'll show them just how you feel, and your spontaneous display will warm their heart in a big way. Now is a very good time to deal with delicate issues. You're feeling down-to-earth and ready to handle things with emotional maturity, and your partner will at least be willing to hear you out. You need to let your partner take the lead today, or things might get touchy quickly. Your pace will just be too fast, most likely, so try to make sure they don't feel rushed or scolded. Even though you're pretty low-energy now, you still need to step up and deal with your partner's needs at some point. Don't wear yourself out, but be sure they get the attention they need. You're so gung-ho about your relationship that you might bowl over your partner with your good vibe. That's cool. They're used to your occasional bouts of overexuberance and enthusiasm! Find out what the cards have in store for you with your 2022 Tarot Reading. You are feeling a little extra romantic right now, so see if you can work a few sweet gestures into your ordinary daily routines. Your partner will be overwhelmed, in a good way, of course! You could be down right now, but your partner should be able to lift you out of the depths as long as you reach out and ask for help. It will be easier than you think and certainly worthwhile. You've got to tell your partner how you're feeling about the way things are going. The odds are good that you're both feeling more or less the same way, but it's time to make that clear. When you feel the need to speak up today, make sure that you do so right away. Your direct manner might surprise your partner, but it will also clear the air before anything weird can settle in. Whatever you've been working on together will start to show good results today. You might not be surprised, but if your partner has been skeptical, they'll turn around completely on the subject. You've got just a little bit too much going on right now, so try to make sure that you discipline yourself and give everyone and everything, especially your partner, the attention they deserve. Someone you don't know all that well is going to offer some amazingly good relationship advice, probably unsolicited. Listen carefully and decide how to apply it to your life. Need a quick answer? Yes/No Tarot will offer guidance right now!
The Independent
26-05-2025
- General
- The Independent
Hen do? For me, it's hen don't – especially if it's abroad
A friend recently told me she doesn't get invited to hen dos anymore. 'They just never ask me,' she shrugged over a couple of Aperols we'd been sipping in the Soho sunshine. 'It's been that way for the last five years; I can't even remember what going to one feels like.' A few years ago, a statement like that would've elicited sympathy. 'Poor you!' I would've cooed performatively while quietly judging the woman in front of me, presuming this meant she had no friends. 'Don't worry,' I would've continued, conscious she was looking for some kind of reassurance. 'I'm sure you'll get invited to some soon.' But that wasn't how I responded. Because in that moment, I didn't pity my friend at all; I envied her. It transpires the reason she doesn't get invited to hen dos has nothing to do with the quality of her friendships and everything to do with mutual respect, self-awareness, and emotional maturity. 'I've never liked hen dos,' she explained, citing the litany of financial, energetic, and logistical costs. 'So, slowly, over time, my close friends started to appreciate and understand that, and they kindly stopped asking me along. Honestly, it was such a relief.' At this point, I should probably clarify that I love all of my friends whose hen dos I've been on, and that I don't regret going to any of them. I've enjoyed them. Occasions where women are allowed to regale in one another's company while being impossibly silly together are a rare and cherishable thing. Increasingly, though, I've realised it might not be a format that suits me. First off, there's the fact that hen dos generally pull together a bunch of women who don't know each other very well. This is the reality as I've moved into my thirties, anyway, when tight-knit groups from school and university have splintered and people's friendship circles diversify, comprising colleagues, neighbours, cousins, and that influencer you met on Instagram. Essentially, our close friends at this age tend to be people we pick up along the way. Introducing them all to one another on a hen do, and expecting them to instantly become one cohesive, harmonised, and well-balanced friendship group for the sake of the bride, is not always realistic. Then there's the financial element. Most of the time, hen dos are organised by bridesmaids, who have a tendency to withhold some of the details about what you're actually paying for in a bid to maintain the element of surprise. It's a cute idea until you're asked to fork over £280 for a single day, with literally no clue where that money will go. Then you find out where the money has gone, and it doesn't exactly fill you with joy: cocktail-making classes, life drawing, treasure hunts, party bike tours of London… sure, these are fun things to do. But they're also expensive and, generally, probably not activities you'd ever choose to spend your own hard-earned cash on. And yet, you simply have to say yes because that's just what everyone does. On top of this, there's the logistical chaos that often ensues if the hen is anywhere outside of your hometown. Overpriced train tickets, even more overpriced regional taxis, car shares with strangers, passive-aggressive petrol payments (I was once asked to pay someone £8.25 for fuel). All of it feels increasingly tedious with age. Then there's the saga of an overnight stay (or multiple nights). Everything will always be split equally. But, very often, overnight hen dos take place in rented homes with vast disparities. So, inevitably, someone with a double bedroom and an en-suite ends up paying the same amount as someone stuffed into a bunk bed with three others. This might sound spoiled, or even a little tantrum-like. But trust me: once you've been sidelined to the sub-par room more than twice, it starts to grate. Why is it that in 2025, getting married is still the only reason women are allowed to be celebrated? Perhaps the bit I find the hardest to parse, though, is the reason why we do all this: because someone is getting married. Why is it that in 2025 that's the sole event that warrants such a ludicrously over-the-top celebration of a woman and her female friendships? That we go to all these lengths, spending time, money, and energy without questioning any of it, purely because someone has decided to couple up till death (or divorce) do they part? It feels wildly outdated and out of sync with the beliefs my friends and I all subscribe to. It's hard not to be resentful of that, especially if you're single. So, while I'll still happily go along to hen dos, I'll be doing so with the intention of making an effort to replicate that level of celebration for women elsewhere in my life, too. All of us deserve that, whether we decide to get married or not.
