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Fox News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Dakota Johnson has one, non-negotiable dating deal-breaker
Dakota Johnson is sharing her dating deal-breaker. On Monday, the 35-year-old actress appeared on "Today" with Chris Evans to promote their upcoming movie, "Materialists," in which Johnson plays a professional matchmaker and the Marvel star portrays her ex-boyfriend. During the episode, host Craig Melvin asked the duo, "If either of you were to engage with a real-life matchmaker, what would be one non-negotiable for you?" While Evans, 43, shared that any potential interest "must love dogs," his co-star had a more blunt reply. "Like, not an a------," Johnson said to laughter from Evans, Melvin and the audience. "That's concise," Evans quipped with a smile. "There it is. Nail on the head." Johnson might be back in the dating pool after she reportedly split from Chris Martin after eight years together. During an interview June 4 with the Los Angeles Times, Johnson sparked speculation that she and Martin had called it quits as she shared her view on relationships. "For a long time we've all been so quick to judge relationships or how they should happen, how they should exist in the world. When people should get married. Divorce is bad. All these things that actually, if you think about it, why is divorce bad?" " the "Fifty Shades of Grey" star said. "Why do people have to get married or at a certain age or only once? Why? It doesn't matter," Johnson added. Later that day, People magazine reported that Johnson and Martin had ended their on-and-off again relationship and the split appeared to be permanent. "It feels final this time," a source told the outlet. Johnson and the Coldplay frontman have been dating since 2017. Martin was previously married to Gwyneth Paltrow for 10 years. The former couple, who share children Apple, 21, and Moses, 19, announced their separation as a "conscious uncoupling" in 2014. Their divorce was finalized in 2016 but the two have remained on good terms. In December 2020, Johnson and Martin sparked engagement rumors when the "Madame Web" actress stepped out sporting a large emerald ring on her left ring finger. A source told People magazine in March 2024 Johnson and Martin "got engaged years ago but were in no rush to get married." In August 2024, a representative for Johnson denied rumors the pair had decided to part ways. "The reports are not true," Johnson's spokesperson told Fox News Digital. "They are happily together." At the time, a source told People magazine Johnson and Martin's relationship was "going strong." "They've had ups and downs, but now they're definitely back on," the insider shared. The actress previously spoke with Elle U.K. and shed some light on her low-profile relationship with the "Fix You" singer. "We've been together for quite a while, and we go out sometimes, but we both work so much that it's nice to be at home and be cozy and private," Johnson said in 2021. When asked how she and Martin manage to maintain a private relationship, Johnson added, "Most of the partying takes place inside my house."
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Relationship expert reveals the eating habit that will immediately turn your partner off
A dating expert and matchmaker has revealed the eating habit she believes will instantly turn your partner off. Louanne Ward from Perth, Australia, took to Instagram to share five 'icks' that everyone on the dating scene should be aware of, writing, 'Once she sees it, she can't unsee it. And the spark? Gone.' The expert claimed that there's an mealtime habit that can completely 'kill attraction' and warned her followers against it. She said, 'Fingers in your mouth mid-meal,' before explaining, 'She's trying to focus on the conversation, and you're elbow-deep in your molars. 'Bad breath is one thing. But picking food out of your teeth with your nail? It's not just a hygiene fail. It's a primal repulsion.' Louanne also warned her followers that doing 'cutie baby talk' can pose negative consequences for one's relationship. She said, 'Speaking to her like she's your puppy, toddler or cartoon sidekick? It's not cute. It's cringey. She's not 'Mummy.' She's mentally exiting the chat.' Next, the dating coach said 'tech rage' is often another 'ick' that those looking for love should avoid. 'Shouting at the remote. Throwing your phone. Freaking out at a roundabout. It's not passion. It's pressure. And pressure doesn't feel safe.' Louanne also said that 'pouty selfies and AI-generated profile pictures' can be a massive turn-off for potential partners. 'If your dating profile looks like it belongs in a Marvel casting folder… she's not swooning,' she said, adding, 'You're not mysterious. You're just over-edited.' The dating expert's final piece of advice was heavily posing or smouldering in photographs. She said, 'Lip lick. Chin stroke. Perfume-ad stare. You think it's seductive. She thinks you're auditioning for an off-brand aftershave commercial. She's gone.' It comes after a dating expert revealed the 'secret weapon' that men can use to find a partner. Scott Galloway, who is a member of the advisory council for the American Institute for Boys and Men, took part in a 'masculinity debate' on The Diary of a CEO podcast alongside behavioural scientist Logan Ury and host Steven Bartlett. The experts debated if society is failing young boys, today's dating standards and how porn addiction affects men. During the conversation, Scott revealed women tend to look for emotionally intelligent and considerate men who still have 'masculine attributes'. He said: 'What women say they want is an emotionally in-touch man and what they want is a masculine man. 'They will articulate what they want in a man and includes being more emotionally available and then they want to have sex with a traditional masculine man.' Meanwhile, Scott pointed out a 'secret weapon' that men should use more if they are hoping to impress a woman. He said: 'A secret weapon I think for men that they don't leverage is to demonstrate kindness, the little things, have good manners, follow up with people, be thoughtful. 'Women want to see that you are a good person you, you treat service staff well, you're good to your parents, you have manners, you treat people well, even with no reciprocal expectation.' 'Maybe you're smart, maybe you're not, there's not a lot you can do there but the secret weapon I think for men that they don't leverage... is to demonstrate kindness and we don't talk about that enough as men.' Elsewhere, Scott claimed that his research has showed him that women also want a man who can 'signal resources'. He explained: 'It doesn't necessarily mean you have to have a Range Rover right now but you have a plan. 'You have your s*** together, you go home at midnight when everyone's partying because you have to be up for work, you work out which shows a level of discipline and that you can commit to something, you're in school, you've got a good job, this person is going to have resources. 'I don't think that's changed a whole lot, I think a man's ability to to signal future resources has gone down, but I'm not sure it's become any less of a criteria.' He revealed that women also look for 'intellect' when looking for a partner which he claimed is very 'instinctual'. 'If you make good decisions for the tribe, your kids are more likely to survive, someone who's smart is more likely to take care of your offspring than someone who's stupid', he added. 'The fastest way to communicate intellect is humour... I've always thought if a guy can make a woman laugh she will date him.'
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The five 'icks' men are guilty of that women cannot stand: 'She's mentally exiting the chat'
If you've ever found yourself wondering why your Hinge match suddenly stopped replying after what you thought was a 'great vibe', a leading dating expert says she might just have your answer. Perth-based relationship coach and professional matchmaker Louanne Ward has taken to Instagram to brutally expose the five instant 'icks'. Those annoying habits or tendencies that, according to her, don't just turn women off - they completely kill attraction altogether. Louanne, who has spent decades helping singles navigate the often murky waters of modern dating, said these are things 'she can't unsee' and neither can other women. If you think you're immune, think again, because Louanne warns that once a woman spots one of these red flags, they're already halfway out the door. And while you might think a great smile and a decent chat is enough to keep the spark alive, Louanne warns that sometimes it's the smallest things. The unconscious habits men don't even realise they're doing are the ones that can have a woman mentally packing her bags mid-date. From baby talk and tech tantrums to pouty selfies and fake 'smouldering' stares, here's exactly what could be sending her running for the hills. 1. Cutie Baby Talk Calling your girlfriend 'Mummy' or speaking to her like she's your puppy or a cartoon character? Major no-no. Louanne says this cringeworthy habit is the fastest way to make her mentally exit the chat. 'It's not cute. It's cringey'. 2. Tech Rage Losing your temper at your phone, screaming at the TV remote or going full Hulk-mode at a roundabout isn't showing 'passion' - it's showing you might be one minor inconvenience away from a full meltdown. According to Louanne, pressure doesn't feel safe, and if a woman doesn't feel safe, the chemistry is dead on arrival. 3. Pouty Selfies and AI-Generated Profile Pics If your dating profile photo looks like you're about to land a role in the next Marvel movie (thanks to some heavy-handed AI editing), it's not giving 'mysterious' bad boy - it's giving major beige flag, apparently. 'She's not swooning. She's dry. You're not mysterious. You're just overedited,' said Louanne. 4. Fingers in Your Mouth Mid-Meal If you're elbow-deep in your own molars at the dinner table, don't expect sparks to fly. 'Bad breath is one thing. But picking food out of your teeth with your nail? It's not just a hygiene fail. It's a primal repulsion.' And once that image is seared into her brain, no amount of charm will save you. 5. The Fake Smoulder Lip licking, chin stroking and intense 'perfume-ad stares' are last on the list. Men may might think they're channelling a brooding heartthrob, but Louanne warned that women will likely think 'you're auditioning for an off-brand aftershave commercial'. On some further reflection, Louanne has also recently dished out some other advice for singles who hear these seven words on a date: 'I haven't met the right person yet,' She noted that the seemingly innocent statement could be one of the most misleading sentences in modern dating. While it might sound harmless on the surface, Louanne explained that it's rarely as simple as it seems. 'Not because you're lying, but because it's the only explanation you've ever been given,' she said. Ward noted that the phrase has been widely accepted because of the way society perpetuates it. 'Your friends say it to comfort you, your parents repeat it to give you hope, movies romanticise it, break-ups justify it,' she said. But the real reason people remain single, she argues, runs much deeper than just not finding the 'right' person. 'You're not waiting. You're repeating,' she said.
