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Love Island's Finn Tapp takes major step with stunning girlfriend as they buy their first home together
Love Island's Finn Tapp takes major step with stunning girlfriend as they buy their first home together

The Sun

time4 hours ago

  • Entertainment
  • The Sun

Love Island's Finn Tapp takes major step with stunning girlfriend as they buy their first home together

LOVE NEST The couple went Instagram official last year LOVE Island's Finn Tapp has taken a major step in his relationship with his stunning new girlfriend, as they reveal they have bought their first home together. Tis is former Islander Finn 's first serious romance since he split from long-term girlfriend Paige Turley. 5 5 5 5 The reality star, 25, took to social media to share the couple's exciting news. They looked smitten as they got ready to take the next big step in the budding romance Finn's mystery lady was seen beaming as she leaned close to her man. He captioned the sweet snap with: "We're home owners!! "Today we picked up the keys to our little Victorian home! "We cannot wait to get started with the renovations and make it our own! We couldn't be happier." The former semi-pro footballer is still yet to reveal the identity of his new partner, but since going Instagram official last summer, he has shared plenty of loved-up snaps with her. Finn launched to fame on Love Island in 2020, and that's where he met his now ex-girlfriend, Paige. After three years together, the pair announced their split in 2023. It was an amicable break-up, with Paige admitting they'd "lost themselves in each other" after winning winter Love Island and moving in together straight away. Watch heartbreaking moment Ex On The Beach's Paige Turley fights tears as she confronts ex Finn Tapp over new romance However, they were reunited last year, when they both took part in Celebrity Ex On The Beach. However, things took a turn when shortly after filming wrapped, it was revealed that MAFS Australia star Tamara slept with Finn the night before the MTV show's launch party. A source told The Sun at the time: "The cast was rocked by Finn and Tamara's fling. They felt really uncomfortable for Paige who they'd grown close to. "At the party, the girls sided with Paige and kept their distance from Tamara. "Tamara was heard telling guests she was having a 'miserable' time and they were 'all being so mean'." 5

Wedding cake slammed as ‘tacky' and ‘gross' as people predict the couple ‘will be divorced in two years'
Wedding cake slammed as ‘tacky' and ‘gross' as people predict the couple ‘will be divorced in two years'

The Sun

time5 hours ago

  • Entertainment
  • The Sun

Wedding cake slammed as ‘tacky' and ‘gross' as people predict the couple ‘will be divorced in two years'

PEOPLE say your wedding is one of the most important and happiest of days of your life. But one couple might have started off on the wrong foot, at least that's what people think - and it's all because of their wedding cake. 2 2 This comes after their cake was shared on Reddit - and the design left people scratching their heads. "My friend is a wedding photographer. Everyone thinks this is cute. I think it's gross," the caption alongside the snap of the cake read. The cake didn't feature the classic bride and groom topper, but instead of standing side by side, the bride is dragging the groom away from his video games and snacks in her gown. "Imagine spending 60k on a wedding and your groom would rather be playing video games," the Reddit user added. It turns out they weren't the only ones who thought the cake was worse than tongue-in-cheek. One commented: "All those 'ball and chain' references are so incredibly tacky and hurtful. If you feel like your life gets worse by getting married, don't do it." And a second admitted they knew someone who took things to the next level, they explained: "They had a whole photoshoot with this theme. "Most memorable were a photo where she is pulling him by the shirt as he tries to get away, and another of him clocking her on the chin while she smiles. "Kept my mouth shut but in my mind I was thinking what the actual f**k." And another chimed in: "My wife's family had this on their cake. Wedding song was Before He Cheats, food was a potluck, groom punched a guest and was taken by police. 10/10." Georgia Steel slammed for wearing 'white' lace dress to Dani Dyer's wedding - with many stunned by her 'risky' frock Meanwhile, others slammed the groom: "This is pretty damning for the dude." "Imagine being proud of being a loser to the point that you want your f**king wedding theme to revolve around being a manchild who doesn't want to get married," they added. And someone else bluntly wrote: "This tells me everything I need to know. They'll be divorced in two years, max." But the couple aren't the only ones who were slammed for their controversial wedding cake. Luckily, Annie Bennett, founder of Leading Lady Cakes, shared some of her top tips for choosing a cake for your big day. She told Hello the price of the cake really depends on the size you're looking for, but remember to consider your budget, you don't want to get the most expensive cake and not have enough money for anything else. 'There's no set price list, and each baker will price their work according to their own set-up. Some bakers charge per person, but most will base prices on the size of the cake, the detail of decorations required and where the cake is to be delivered,' said Annie. She added that it's usually the decoration that will increase costs, and that if you want a seven tier cake you should be prepared to fork out four figures. You don't want a cake so small that you can't give everyone a slice, nor do you want a huge cake that you are still going to have slices of in your fridge months later. The important thing is to cater to how many people you have invited - if you have 100 guests you will want enough for everyone to have a slice, including yourself. And if you still have some left over, Annie has one tip for minimising food waste, 'ask the caterers to wrap any leftover cake, and then take it home and freeze it," she said, "you can then have memories of your wedding for up to three months after it!" Don't do this if the cake has already been frozen and defrosted though.

Research shows it's normal for relationship satisfaction to vary lots
Research shows it's normal for relationship satisfaction to vary lots

Yahoo

time5 hours ago

  • General
  • Yahoo

Research shows it's normal for relationship satisfaction to vary lots

You may find it reassuring to learn that often, people's satisfaction levels vary quite a lot within a relationship, even within a short space of time, a new study says. Satisfaction with your partner or relationship can fluctuate significantly within a few days or even within a single day, according to a psychological study carried out in Germany. This finding could help to better support couples, by showing them in therapy that fluctuating satisfaction is perfectly normal to a certain extent and does not necessarily jeopardise a relationship. Be clear about your own needs At the same time, experiencing fluctuations in satisfaction can show couples in romantic relationships that their needs are not being fully met - so could be a signal that improvement is needed. "To this end, partners should be clear about their needs and express them appropriately," says psychologist Louisa Scheling, lead author of the University of Mainz study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. The extent to which the partner is perceived as approachable or responsive has a significant influence on satisfaction. A certain "emotional instability in men" also has a significant effect, the study says. That may be because women are more accustomed to emotional fluctuations due to their hormonal cycles. In men, on the other hand, emotional instability tends to be attributed to relationship dynamics, the authors say. "Reliable perception and fulfilment of needs by the partner contributes significantly to stable relationship satisfaction in everyday life," says Scheling. Ultimately, it is similar to a parent-child relationship, she adds. "If needs are consistently met, then satisfaction remains stable at a high level." Variation greater between days than within one day The study found relationship satisfaction varied significantly between days and within each day. The variance between days was greater than within a single day. It also showed that the ups and downs in satisfaction among partners were relatively synchronised and that varying satisfaction was not related to demographic factors, meaning that it is a common experience for most couples, even those who have been in a relationship for a long time. Up until now, research has so far focused on how satisfaction with a relationship develops over months and years, the study says. However, since romantic relationships develop in everyday life, it is crucial to also examine satisfaction and fluctuations within short periods of time – given that in Western countries, one in three marriages end in divorce, meaning that many relationships break down. Scheling and her team of scientists, who collaborated with other research institutions, evaluated data from two previous studies involving couples consisting of one man and one woman. Data from a study conducted by the University of Basel between 2016 and 2018 included information from nearly 600 couples who recorded their satisfaction levels in several waves. Participants were couples from Switzerland, Austria and Germany over the age of 18 who had been together for at least one month. The other online study, conducted by the Universities of Mainz and Heidelberg between 2021 and 2023, included data from 150 couples who were asked about their satisfaction several times a day. In this study, the participants were couples who had only moved in together in the past four weeks.

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