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Metro
40 minutes ago
- General
- Metro
I'm allowed to date other women - my partner isn't
'Are you two going to f**k or what?' This sudden outburst from my friend, though surprising, wasn't unwarranted. I was on a girls' trip when I met Camille*. We were thrust together some 6,000 miles away from home and the spark between us was immediate. There was something electrifying about the way her laugh filled the air, and every time her eyes met mine there was a warmth there that felt both foreign yet familiar. But it was after spending the evening dancing and laughing over drinks that the space between us slowly seemed to close until, finally, we were kissing under the flashing multicoloured nightclub lights. From that moment on, I'd felt this unbelievable pull towards her – something that must have been so glaringly obvious, which ultimately led to my friend's outburst. It was clearly the push we both needed though as, on the last day of the trip, Camille and I slinked off for a private moment. With thousands of members from all over the world, our vibrant LGBTQ+ WhatsApp channel is a hub for all the latest news and important issues that face the LGBTQ+ community. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications! But as her soft and inviting lips met mine again, a thought kept circling in my mind: 'This doesn't take anything away from my relationship with James.' I've been with James, my 63-year-old boyfriend, for five years now, and while we're deeply committed to each other, we're also in what is known as a hetero-monogamous relationship. While the technical definition of hetero-monogamy is a man and woman in an exclusive relationship, the way I'm using it is slightly different. Essentially, a couple agrees to be monogamous with each other when it comes to people of their partner's gender, but they remain open to sexual relationships with the other genders if one or both partners are bisexual or queer. I am only in a relationship with one person – a man – but I am allowed to sleep with women. James is straight and exclusively with me. I, on the other hand, am bisexual, and so can still date and occasionally sleep with women. It's a way of honouring my sexuality without feeling like I have to suppress a part of myself. I was about 12, in my final year of primary school, when I realised I felt attracted to women. My first kiss was with a friend, and I knew then that my feelings toward women were more than just admiration. By the time I was 13, I had learned the term 'bisexual,' and it resonated with me. As a teenager, I dated both men and women, and there were times when I had both a boyfriend and a girlfriend who were aware of each other. However it wasn't until my mid-twenties that I fully embraced my bisexuality and stopped trying to fit myself into neat categories. I wanted to explore. So, I went on Tinder, I had multiple dates, attended queer events, and explored casual or short-term relationships with women. During this time, I was also working as a sex worker, seeing male clients, which I found personally fulfilling. But whenever I ended up in a monogamous relationship with a man or a woman, I often felt like my attraction to other men or women became like this unsaid, unacknowledged thing. It ended up creating an inner conflict for me. It felt like I was constantly navigating a tension between the desire for monogamy in certain aspects of my relationship and the need for freedom to express my sexuality more fully. Naturally, that meant I usually reached a point where I couldn't maintain a monogamous relationship anymore – mainly with men – as I had this quiet yearning that was growing. I sometimes found myself falling for a woman outside of the relationship. At that point it was better to be single. So, after James and I met online when I was 24 and seeking a sugar daddy, I knew I needed to have an open conversation with him about my sexuality early on. For a while I was nervous to bring it up as I was unsure of how he'd react, and we'd actually been seeing each other a few weeks before I finally found the courage to do so. I remember sitting with James, trying to figure out what being in a relationship would mean for us. I said, 'Something that's holding me back from entering an exclusive relationship with you is that I don't want to stop dating women.' I paused, then added, 'And if pursuing that is a dealbreaker for being with me, I need to know.' I felt like my walls were up as I said it, bracing myself for a response that could end things between us. I was prepared for rejection. James listened carefully, intently digesting this news, and I held my breath for his reaction. But I needn't have worried. 'Well, I can't be your girlfriend, can I?' He said finally. I felt a huge relief, but I was also a little suspicious. Was it that easy? He didn't feel threatened, and that acceptance made it easier for me to be fully honest with him about what I wanted in our relationship. A relationship where I could be my authentic self through romantic and sexual expression. Since then, we've had a dynamic that works for both of us. While we're in a monogamous relationship in many ways – meaning neither of us dates or sleeps with other men (or women, in James's case) – I am free to explore my attraction to women as I please. There are no set rules or boundaries when it comes to dating women, but we do maintain open communication. For example, I'll tell him if I'm seeing someone new, but we don't dive into the details. It's a balance of respect and trust, and it hasn't caused any issues between us. In fact, I think it's brought us closer because we've built our relationship on mutual understanding. As for how often I date or sleep with women, it varies. Sometimes I'll go on a few dates over a couple of months, and other times there are longer stretches where I don't see anyone. Like any person who is dating, it's always about what feels natural, not something I plan out or feel compelled to do. That's why, when I felt that rising attraction to Camille, I didn't deny it. I didn't feel guilty, nor like I was betraying James. I know our relationship is rock solid, but loving him didn't and doesn't diminish my attraction to women. They are separate, yet equally valid aspects of who I am. So our relationship may not be typical, but it works for us. A hetero-monogamous relationship is not about looking for loopholes in commitment but about creating a relationship that allows both partners to feel fulfilled. It's crucial that, before you enter this type of agreement, you are open with yourself first – make sure you know what you want and why you want it – and then have an honest conversation with your partner. More Trending Approach each other with mutual respect and clear communication, and if it doesn't work for you then that's OK too. Every relationship is different. But I truly believe that, by being true to yourself and finding someone who respects that truth, you can create a relationship that's both secure and embracing, where love and attraction can coexist without having to hide any part of who you are. *Name has been changed View More » This article was first published on January 12, 2025. Do you have a story you'd like to share? Get in touch by emailing Share your views in the comments below. MORE: How I stopped feeling insecure when my partner didn't orgasm MORE: This is the best London neighbourhood to be LGBTQ+ in 2025 MORE: I can be myself in the UK – but now I can't go home
Metro
6 hours ago
- Metro
Map reveals UK cheating hotspot where the most people have been unfaithful
The dating forecast is woefully bleak as a third of Brits admit to cheating in past relationships. And now, brand new data has allowed us to pinpoint the cheating hotspots in the UK, with an unexpected infidelity capital. Despite its abundance of sheep and rolling hills, it seems Welsh residents are in search of greener pastures, with a depressing 46% having cheated on a partner. It's not like there's stiff competition either – Wales has proved to be the most unfaithful area in the UK by 13%. *Limits Tinder range to England and Scotland only*. Welsh residents were also the most likely to say they'd been cheated on, too, with 62% saying this had happened to them, compared to the national average of 48%. The new study by Eflorist found West Midlands residents were next on the list with a third of them having cheated on a partner. Now, cheating doesn't just mean they've had sex with someone behind their partners back, it could also mean a drunken kiss or breaching your partners trust in regards to someone else – but we're talking physical cheating here. The next cheating hotspot in the UK was actually a three-way tie – although it's not an accolade you'd want to shout about. Love reading juicy stories like this? Need some tips for how to spice things up in the bedroom? Sign up to The Hook-Up and we'll slide into your inbox every week with all the latest sex and dating stories from Metro. We can't wait for you to join us! About 32% of the population in Scotland, Yorkshire & Humberside and the UK capital have had a secret liaison with someone other than their partner. Now, London is hardly surprising given the abundance of nightlife and opportunities for a misstep, but the good news is that well over half the population is faithful in a relationship. Another percentage point behind is the South West – think Cornwall, Dorset, Bristol, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire – to name a few. Here just 31% of residents have cheated. 'I'm quite genuine, soft and sweet,' bride-to-be Danielle*, 38, tells Metro. 'But I've cheated on eight serious partners — including my fiancé. 'I do feel guilty, but I think most people would cheat if they knew they would never get caught.' Danielle has been with her boyfriend for two years, but says she always finds herself climbing back into her first love's bed – the only man she's ever stayed faithful to – even if she vows that this time things will be different. Now, she's due to wed at the end of the year, and her husband-to-be has no idea that she's been playing away throughout their entire relationship. 'I know it sounds evil and I did think, 'you absolute b**ch', but my cheating snowballed from there.' Danielle, who admits to having a high sex drive, says that often, her cheating begins after an argument. 'I'm reactive, and when someone hurts me, I want to hurt them back,' she explains. This was the case with her fiancé, who she met in 2023 at a party. 'When we first started dating I thought: 'No, I'm not going to cheat'. He knew I'd cheated in the past, but not the full extent,' she recalls. 'I really did try hard not to. But then one day we had an argument and he called me a sl*g, so I joined IllicitEncounters. 'Two days later I shagged a married man in the back of his wife's Range Rover in a pub car park.' Read Danielle's story here. Just 28% of residents in the East of England have strayed from their partner, so if you live in the likes of Norfolk, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, or Essex, you can rest easy. Interestingly the East Midlands is even more loyal, with three quarters of residents never having cheated on a partner. It may be right next door to the cheating capital, but it seems these guys and gals aren't easily swayed. Just 23% have cheated in the North East with the likes of Newcastle, Durham, Sunderland and Northumberland residents all being content in their relationships. Places like Berkshire, Hampshire, East Sussex, Surrey and Kent in the South East are also seeing relationships thrive, with just a fifth of the population being unfaithful. But when it comes to the most faithful of them all, England is out of the running. The most faithful area in the UK is actually Northern Ireland. Only 13% of its population has cheated, but this area of the UK also had the highest number of residents who wanted to be in a non-monogamous relationship. So, maybe they're just exploring consensually. Sheela Mackintosh-Stewart a matrimonial consultant and a divorce lawyer previously told Metro there's certain triggers she sees time and time again which lead to infidelity. 'Modern relationships undergo constant pressures, whether that's handling the demands of everyday life, having to constantly juggle a hefty work-life balance or dealing with pressures on social media,' Sheela said. More Trending 'It is these stresses that can sometimes accumulate and lead to a relationship breakdown, and in some cases, infidelity. Have you ever cheated on a partner 'Common triggers I've seen include boredom, loneliness, depression, marital unhappiness, the need to spice it up and escape from the ordered predictability and humdrum of daily life, and domestic routine with the intoxicating edge of danger and thrill.' She also says that cheaters are often looking for validation or support. 'Often infidelity will occur when a person is feeling particularly vulnerable and doesn't feel their additional emotional needs are being met – such as when a parent dies, when work becomes stressful, or a midlife crisis,' she added. View More » 'Cheating is often just a symptom of a much greater underlying rot that has set into relationships which haven't been properly communicated or dealt with by the couple, including feeling neglected, trapped, unsupported or having needs unmet.' Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Andrew Lloyd Webber shares safety fears over Rachel Zegler's Evita stunt MORE: Met Police deploying dedicated patrols to protect women and girls at concerts this summer MORE: Christian group threatens Westminster Council over 'indoctrinating' pride flags
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
New feature makes dating more social and friend-friendly
Tinder Launches 'Double Date': The New Way to MakeConnections with Your Bestie Tinder has launched a new feature called 'Double Date', allowing users to pair up with a friend and match with other pairs. The update is aimed at making dating more social and less stressful by turning it into a group experience. The feature follows the success of the dating app's other social tools like 'Tinder Matchmaker' and 'Share My Date', which also involve friends and family in the dating process. With Double Date , users can now explore the app in a more relaxed and supportive way, alongside someone they trust. To use the new feature, users tap the feature icon and select up to three friends to form a pair. From there, they swipe through other duos. If either person in a pair likes another pair, and the feeling is mutual, a group chat is created to help start the conversation. Tinder tested the feature in several countries before launch. Results showed that nearly 90% of Double Date profiles came from users under 29, with Gen Z making up over half of Tinder's global user base. Women using the feature were three times more likely to like a pair than individual profiles, and users sent 35% more messages in 'Double Date' chats compared to one-on-one conversations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The new feature also brought in new and returning users. Around 15% of those who accepted a Double Date invitation were either new to the app or had recently reactivated their accounts. Tinder says the new feature aims to make dating more fun and collaborative, especially for younger users. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
My Wildest Prediction: The podcast that dares to imagine the future with business visionaries
Stay at the forefront of the ever-changing business world alongside CEOs, tech disruptors, and entrepreneurs as they reveal their boldest predictions that have the potential to transform our world. On My Wildest Prediction, we not only have the courage to forecast the future but also engage in discussions about the pathways to reaching those predictions. Renate Nyborg was Tinder's first female CEO, but she left the popular dating app with a mission to use technology to combat loneliness. She is launching a new app, Meeno, that utilizes AI to help solve relationship problems. She also predicts that the future will involve fewer online dating experiences and more real-life encounters. In this first episode of My Wildest Prediction, Tom Goodwin discusses with Renate Nyborg her boldest predictions on love and chatbots. In a future dominated by driverless cars, will your grandchildren need a driver's license? Alex Roy, a former executive at Argo AI, a U.S. autonomous driving technology company, is also a rally race driver who asserts that autonomous vehicles are inevitable. However, he also argues that human driving will never disappear. How will these two predictions coexist? It's the most wonderful time of the year for retailers. With Christmas around the corner, shopping soars: groceries and drinks for dinners, toys, electronics for gifts, and clothes for events. It seems wild not to believe that capitalism is in perfect health... However, former Greek Minister of Economics Yanis Varoufakis not only believes it's in decline but thinks it's already dead. Who killed it? Well, according to him, Amazon and Alibaba, among others. In an age ruled by incessant screen time and with Pornhub, the colossal streaming pornography platform, valued at $97 billion, it appears audacious to propose that the era of viewing erotic content is drawing to a close. Yet, Caroline Spiegel has a different take. She has pioneered a female-first erotic app that encourages listening to, rather than watching, explicit content, stating, "Imagination is a truly powerful tool." Robots will build everything: our clothes, our food... but they will start by constructing our homes. This is Tesla veteran Russell Varone's wildest prediction. He's already providing a glimpse into this future. Varone is the co-founder and CTO of Diamond Age, a US-based company that has successfully constructed 25 houses using 3D printing and robotic technology. "It's not acceptable for a CEO to simply say, 'Well, I don't do marketing,'" says Ed Fidoe. That's why he is leading at a groundbreaking university aimed at cultivating well-rounded leaders. Fidoe is one of the minds behind the UK's first new university with degree-granting powers since the 1960s—the London Interdisciplinary School (LIS). He argues that specialising alone will fall short in a world grappling with intricate challenges like climate change and AI; instead, one must embrace interdisciplinary skills. In Silicon Valley, some say that the app Superhuman is the next frontier of work. However, its principle is not as futuristic as one might expect; there's no quantum, blockchain, metaverse, or whatever. Instead, it's addressing a very down-to-earth problem: email management. Something that eats away at our time and hampers our productivity. While flying taxis may still sound like science fiction, they are poised to become a reality before the end of the year. Volocopter's drone-shaped electric vehicles are ready to take flight in Paris, coinciding with the 2024 Olympic Games. Dirk Hoke, former CEO of Airbus Defense and Space, spearheads this groundbreaking initiative at Volocopter, a German start-up pioneering the introduction of electric air taxis to the market: the most disruptive revolution in urban mobility since the beginning of the century. Fed up with all the anger and noise on social media? Entrepreneur, futurist and author Dominique Jaurola believes that change is possible through the implementation of new structures for human engagement. Are you interested in trying a wireless headset that allows you to interact with digital devices simply by reading your mind? This isn't science fiction; it was invented over a decade ago by Australian entrepreneur, inventor, and businesswoman Tan Le. Her groundbreaking work in neuroscience has deepened our understanding of the brain's inner workings. Now, she predicts that we will all use neural interfaces in our daily lives, and they will resemble easy-to-wear headphones. Nikolas Badminton's work is the antithesis of mindfulness. He is a futurist and "hope engineer," renowned for delivering talks globally and mentoring high-level executives and government officials for over three decades. Given his expertise, we believe he is the ideal person to delve into discussions about the future and share his bold predictions with us. Audrey Tsang is the CEO of the app Clue. You might be wondering what Clue is, but over 10 million people in more than 190 countries use it religiously to track their periods. Clue is a trailblazer in menstrual health and femtech. In fact, the term was coined by its founder, Ida Tin. Tsang is here to tell us more about this revolution and her predictions for the future of health tech. Rhiannon Jones is a renowned creative and strategic futures specialist, known for her expertise in interpreting trends and formulating impactful strategies for startups and global brands across various sectors, with a specialisation in women's health. She co-founded Ultra Violet Futures with FemTech veteran Anna Butterworth, the first and only future forecasting agency specializing in FemTech and women's and marginalised health innovation. Scott Galloway is a professor of marketing at the NYU Stern School of Business, a best-selling author and an entrepreneur. With his wide expertise, he joins the podcast to share his thoughts on the connection between artificial intelligence (AI), youth and generational wealth. Bruce Daisley is a best-selling author on a mission to make work more enjoyable. Former Vice President of Twitter, Daisley is an expert on the future of work, helping companies improve workplace culture and productivity. In this episode, Daisley brings his fresh perspective to the podcast, offering insights that will resonate with many office employees. If you spend a lot of time in meetings but still feel disconnected from your company, this episode is for you. Nancy Xu is the founder and CEO of Moonhub, a US-based company specialising in AI-driven recruitment solutions. Xu offers a groundbreaking perspective on how AI is, and could, revolutionize the way we work by making the recruitment process less biased. Karoli Hindriks is the founder and CEO of Jobbatical, an Estonian company that helps employees relocate around the world. Hindriks was a key figure in the creation of the digital nomad visa, and she joins the podcast to share her wildest prediction on worker mobility, borders, and the future of passports. Rory Sutherland is the Vice-Chairman of Ogilvy in the United Kingdom, one of the world's most renowned advertising agencies. He is the author of several books among which Alchemy: The Power of Ideas That Do Not Make Sense, and of a fortnightly column in The Spectator. Known for his thought-provoking insights, Rory Sutherland joins My Wildest Prediction, to share his visionary takes on work, the housing crisis and the US economy. Susan Kahn is a business psychologist, a practitioner, and an academic, author of Bounce Back: How to Fail Fast and Be Resilient at Work. She joins My Wildest Prediction to share her boldest views on the future of work. Her conversation with Tom Goodwin revolves around the importance of actively listening in workplaces, being open about professional failures, and being a good leader. Bertrand Piccard can be regarded as the Antoine de Saint-Exupéry of the 21st century. An adventurous explorer, relentless innovator, and visionary, Piccard is a Swiss psychiatrist and aviator. In 1999, he piloted the first balloon to fly around the world non-stop. In 2016, he completed the first global circumnavigation in a solar-powered electric aeroplane. And now, he's leading the Climate Impulse project, working towards the first non-stop, hydrogen-powered flight around the world. Tara Chklovski is the founder and CEO of Technovation, a global non-profit empowering young women to tackle real-world problems through technology and entrepreneurship. Chklovski joins My Wildest Prediction to explain how technology and education can spark positive change in underrepresented communities. David Spiegelhalter is one of the world's most important figures in statistics. He's an emeritus professor of statistics in the Centre for Mathematical Studies at the University of Cambridge and he's the author of The Art of Uncertainty: How to Navigate Chance, Ignorance, Risk and Luck. Spiegelhalter is committed to making mathematics more accessible, and he joins My Wildest Prediction to talk about probabilities, how to deal with uncertainty and artificial intelligence. Dom Price is a work futurist at Atlassian, an American software company based in Sydney, Australia. With experience spanning technology, finance, and gaming, Dom brings a unique perspective to the future of work. As a sought-after media commentator and keynote speaker, he shares his insights on life, and the evolving job landscape, helping individuals and companies rethink their approach to success. Since predicting the future of work is at the core of Dom's mission, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to invite him to My Wildest Prediction. Greg Clark is a highly renowned UK urbanist. He is, among others, chair of the Connected Places Catapult, a board member of Transport for London, and a Chair of Places for London and 3Ci, the City Commission for Climate Investment. Clark is also an author and global advisor who has worked with cities, national governments, and organisations such as the OECD, the Brookings Institution, and the World Bank. Patty McCord is the former chief talent officer at Netflix, where she worked for 14 years. She co-created the Netflix Culture Deck, a presentation laying out the company's values and a document that Sheryl Sandberg once called 'the most important document ever to come out of Silicon Valley'. McCord is the author of Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility, a best-selling book where she shares advice for leaders who want to build successful teams. Today, Patty McCord joins My Wildest Prediction to tell us her boldest views on the future regarding artificial intelligence (AI). Although many people fear the impact AI could have on society and jobs, Patty McCord is enthusiastic about the AI revolution and shares her thoughts on how it could enhance human creativity. Andrew Yang is a former United States presidential candidate. Founder of the non-profit organisations Humanity Forward and Venture for America, he is committed to the creation of a human-centred economy, and he wants to fix the broken US economy. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller The War on Normal People and helped to introduce the idea of universal basic income into the political mainstream. Today, Andrew Yang joins us on the show to talk about how digital voting could change the US political system.
Sydney Morning Herald
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Words keep coming and they don't stop coming
Baby bump and Swiftie are in the dictionary, right? Um, not quite. Soon, but not yet. English evolves at warp speed now, boosted by social media's endless prose, seeing an archive like Collins barely finding time to add half-sibling or double-space, blastproof and compostable, only for newbies like warp speed and newbie to come knocking. Content creator is now a career, yet only recently made the database. Ditto for terabit (1000 gigabits) and dishwashing. Mid-strength and safe word, beach read and survivor guilt. The siege is relentless, as timezone (one word) and evote (no hyphen) clamour for inclusion. Hence my habit of loitering vestibules, those annexes linked to lexicons listing which words float in limbo, language midway between user-usage and publisher patronage. Some seem obvious, like old soul and outsiderism, slushie or reclick. Others like crickets (for a joke's silent response) or a dog's cone of shame are slang awaiting sanction. While another set is straight-out odd, like helixophile (a corkscrew collector) or hatfishing (wearing a hat in your Tinder pic.) Fusions reign, as usual. My fave is binfluencer, that neighbour who puts out their bins early, swaying everyone else's colour-coded array. Then there's sporror, a subgenre of horror writing centred around fungi, which feels too close to home. Meanwhile, exervious (a blend of excited and nervous) and todorrow (today-tomorrow) won't happen. Headlines can often summon new phrases, such as planet parade, Gulf of America and TACO: Trump Always Chickens Out. Sport can likewise keep the annex busy, the webpage receiving pine-time (minutes on the bench), scorpion kick, spoon bowl (battle for last place) and breadstick. Different from a bagel, where a player loses 0-6, a breadstick sees you go down 1-6. And yes, it can be used as a verb. Loading Sport and politics also mingle, notably in two more nominees. Gordie Howe, a Canadian great of ice-hockey, popularised 'Elbows out!' , shorthand for play hard. Since Trump's tariff splurge, the phrase has been a Canadian catchcry. Just as flood the zone – to overwhelm one part of the field with players – is now a civic ploy, where media are deliberately engulfed in so many new policies that none gain proper scrutiny. One Collins visitor adores Australian birds, insisting firetail and bronzewing find a nest. AlloyMiner, another contributor, digs South African words, from skabenga (hooligan) to moggy (irrational), zol (marijuana) and seshweshwe (printed cotton). The latter batch has enjoyed success too, as all four words were later enshrined in Oxford 's March intake.
