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The Sun
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Almost half of Brit couples say ‘what' more than ‘I love you'… and a 3rd argue a few times a week, survey finds
A SURVEY of 2,000 adults in relationships found the common miscommunications that can result in arguments. "What?' is a more common phrase than 'I love you' among couples over 55, according to research. 3 3 A poll of 2,000 adults in relationships found nearly half of all couples (46 per cent) have fallen out because they haven't heard each other properly. While 28 per cent get into an argument a few times a week at least, over mis-hearings. And this leaves them feeling a range of emotions when not listened to – including frustrated (42 per cent), ignored (33 per cent), disconnected (19 per cent), and even unloved (11 per cent). This phenomenon also leads to a range of misunderstandings between couples – from simply getting the wrong gist of a conversation (34 per cent) to actually offending their partner (17 per cent). And these miscommunications weren't one-offs – with a third being misunderstood by their significant other a few times a week or more. Specsavers, which commissioned the research, also partnered with beloved celebrity couple, Hilary and Michael Whitehall to cheekily cause drama by appearing to argue in a series of public stunts that show how Michael's hearing difficulties affect their daily lives. After some speculation, the couple have revealed in a Public Service Announcement video that Michael's undetected hearing loss was the source of many of these bickers. Michael said: 'I've always blamed our usual bickers on Hilary's mumbling. After a little persuasion, I had a hearing check at Specsavers and it turns out, I have a little bit of hearing loss... Who knew? 'The most romantic thing you can do … is booking a hearing check. Safe to say, missing half the conversation isn't ideal in a marriage. 'Now I've been fitted with hearing devices I've realised how much I was missing before – and the issues my hearing was causing.' What REALLY happened with Harry Styles' Glastonbury kiss - and which new celeb couples went public? Hilary said: 'For a long time I thought Michael was just ignoring me or not getting my jokes. 'Unsurprisingly, or at least not to me, Michael's hearing check identified a little bit of hearing loss. 'But now we know that's what's going on and he's got a hearing device, we're bickering less and laughing more.' The study also found couples ask each other to repeat themselves an average of four times a week – with a fifth doing so seven times a week or more. And just under half (48 per cent) reported having to at least sometimes shout to be heard by their significant other. Two in 10 went so far as to say they believe their partner doesn't listen to them when having a serious conversation – with most ignored topics including family issues (23 per cent), their feelings (22 per cent), and even problems in their relationship (16 per cent). As a result, 27 per cent admitted they have accused their better half of 'selective hearing'. With a third of those polled by OnePoll confronting their companions weekly, or more regularly, about not listening to them. In extreme cases, this has even resulted in 21 per cent walking away and leaving the situation – with 14 per cent saying they even stopped talking to their other half. When asked what might help ease these issues, respondents suggested being patient and understanding (35 per cent) and avoiding interrupting one another (27 per cent). Having a hearing check was also cited by 24 per cent of couples as a potential fix. In fact, at least one person in 14 per cent of couples have suggested the other book a hearing check. And nine per cent of couples have seen at least one of them diagnosed with hearing loss – allowing them to get the help they need. Relationship expert, Sarah Louise Ryan, added: 'Miscommunication in relationships is one of the most common issues I hear about in my couples practice. "For some, it's that they're having trouble expressing themselves, or that they don't have the tools to resolve a difference of opinion, but in many cases, it's a result of couples not hearing other correctly. 'This can cause marital tension, frustration, so if this sounds familiar in your relationship, don't put off seeking expert help.' Specsavers hearing expert, Sonam Sehemby, commented: '18 million adults in the UK have hearing loss and many don't realise that they are missing parts of the conversation. 'Since it develops gradually, people often wait up to ten years before seeking help. 'But when hearing loss starts to affect relationships, it's time to act – a hearing check can help couples reconnect and truly hear each other again.' 3
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Woman forks over THOUSANDS to attend friend's destination wedding... only to discover she wasn't invited
A woman flew more than 14 hours and forked over thousands of dollars to attend a friend's destination wedding... only to discover she wasn't actually invited. Yasemin Sarli, 31, from Berlin, Germany, was excited to jet off to Buenos Aires, Argentina, in October 2023 with her then-boyfriend for one of his old college pal's nuptials. While they hadn't received a formal invite in the mail, they had been sent a save-the-date text and her boyfriend had discussed the wedding with the groom on numerous occasions, so they believed they were invited. They heard from other friends that guests were staying at the lavish Park Hyatt hotel so they had booked a room for just over $3,000 for five nights, and spent another $1,500 on round-trip flights. But days before they were set to leave, the couple had the shocking realization that they did not have a place on the wedding guest list. 'The wedding came up casually in conversations between my boyfriend and the groom,' Yasemin explained exclusively to the Daily Mail. 'It was described as a "small wedding with close family and friends," and that somehow got interpreted (or misinterpreted?) as "you're totally invited." 'There was a casual save-the-date [text] months earlier and the tone of [my boyfriend and the groom's] conversations felt very "see you there!" 'My boyfriend was so confident that I never even questioned it. [But] no formal invite ever arrived in the mail.' In the days leading up to the trip, Yasemin said she started to get a bad feeling when they didn't receive any details on scheduling. 'The red flags started waving a few days before we left,' she recalled. 'There were no follow-up messages, no schedule, no "can't wait to see you!" vibes.' Soon, Yasemin pieced it together - her boyfriend had wrongly assumed that they were invited. At first, she said she felt 'panicked,' but eventually, she and her partner decided to make the most of the situation. They had already forked over roughly $4,500 on the trip and it wasn't refundable this close to takeoff, so they opted to still go to Argentina and enjoy the stunning city and resort. But out of fear that they would run into some of their friends and have to admit to the embarrassing mishap, they had to take some extra measures to stay hidden. '[My reaction was] mild panic… followed by delusional optimism… and then full acceptance,' Yasemin dished. 'Once we realized we were essentially wedding-adjacent, we just pivoted. We were like, "okay, secret vacation it is." 'The trip was already booked - so we boarded that plane with equal parts hope and denial. I was just happy to have uninterrupted time together.' The couple didn't post about their vacation on social media at all and had to work their plans around the wedding party's schedules to avoid being seen. They even wore disguises at one point, as Yasemin recalled, 'We basically went undercover. 'If we knew the wedding group was by the pool, we were at the spa. We adjusted our entire schedule to avoid accidental eye contact. 'It was not the trip we expected, but we leaned into the weirdness of it. It turned into a little private escape… with light espionage vibes and costumes.' Looking back now, Yasemin, who ended up splitting from her boyfriend after the trip, said she's able to laugh about the whole thing. They had already forked over roughly $4,500 on the trip and it wasn't refundable, so they opted to still go to and enjoy the stunning resort. Seen are pictures she took during the trip 'It was chaotic, awkward, kind of tragic - and hilarious,' she shared. 'Especially because at the end of the trip, my boyfriend had to fly home early for work, and I ended up making the 13-hour flight home to Germany alone, reflecting on the wildest almost-wedding ever.' In the end, she hopes that sharing her story will stop others from making the same mistake. 'Never assume you're invited just because the vibe is good. Wait for the actual invite - ideally one with your name printed and a QR code attached,' she concluded.
CTV News
08-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Miscommunication led plane to crash land in 8 inches of snow in northern Ont.
Canada's Transportation Safety Board has released findings in a Wawa plane crash last November-finding a miscommunication caused the crash.
CNN
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Nathan Fielder on FAA response to his show: ‘They're dumb'
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CNN
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
‘They're dumb': Nathan Fielder fires back at FAA over HBO show criticism
Comedian Nathan Fielder and aviation safety expert John Goglia discuss their new HBO docu-comedy series 'The Rehearsal,' which explores whether miscommunication between pilots could be a hidden factor in plane crashes.
