A couple went to Africa on their 5th date. Now they're engaged, and the bride-to-be has a custom ring that nods to that trip.

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Natasha Gabbayan and Josh Banayan getting engaged.
Natasha Gabbayan and Josh Banayan getting engaged.

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I've been in an arranged marriage for 18 years. Our relationship works because we see the world differently.

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In the past 18 years I've seen how our differences have made us a stronger couple.

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We asked 4 DINKs how they make new child-free friends

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On left, Bing Gonzalez with her husband and their dog. On right, Sandra Kushnir with her husband and their dog.

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A couples therapist shares 5 signs you'll have a strong marriage

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On their first date, he asked her if she had any debt. Today, they're a DINK couple in the world's most expensive city.

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Ryan Tan and Corinne Chow are a DINK couple in Singapore

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The 10 big US cities with the worst 'singles tax' on renters living alone

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I quit my job as a lawyer after 14 years to become a matchmaker. Law was a dark world to live in, and I'm forever glad I switched careers.

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Ann Parnes is the founder of After Hello Matchmaking in New Orleans.

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Almost half of Gen Z think being financially compatible is more important than being physically attracted to their partner, survey finds

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Personal income taxes are New York’s largest revenue source.
Young people are think about finances earlier in a relationship as the cost of living rises.

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Elon Musk hits out at viral videos of DINK couples, saying there's an 'awful morality' to those who choose not to have children

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Elon Musk and DINK creator Lilly

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Atlanta is the best city in the US for single people to live, a study found. Here's the top 10.

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Being single in America can cost thousands more a year.

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