MetaFilter posts tagged with couples

Nuts

schmod — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 07:39:00 -0800

Yesterday, the Nielsen Company released a report showing that same-sex partnered households in America shop about 16% more than the average US household. Broken down into categories, Nielsen observes that gay couples drink a ton, while lesbian couples eat an awful lot of cottage cheese.

Rummy Couples

like_neon — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 06:14:27 -0800

"Two people. I call them "Rummy Couples", dressed allmost alike. The last 5 years I managed to photograph 56 of them."

Folgers

growabrain — Sat, 26 May 2012 15:24:11 -0800

Coffees, a new short by actor/writer/director Alex Beh. The 2 main same characters appeared in a kind of a sequel, called Babe. Reminded me of, though not as perfect as On S'Embrasse? (Which is now a dead link on my old post here)

His name is Paul

schmod — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:44:29 -0800

A progressive Australian political advocacy group have produced a 2-minute advertisement showing their support of Marriage Equality Down Under. Warning: May pull heartstrings. Some background on the status of marriage equality in Australia is available on Wikipedia. Although same-sex couples are granted full equality under the law, they are legally prohibited from marrying or entering into a civil partnership, making such recognition and equality difficult to enter into practice. Attempts to overturn this odd status quo have met strong resistance in the Australian legislature.

out and counting

psoas — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:04:13 -0800

The Williams Institute at UCLA has recently completed an analysis of same-sex couples' distribution, as reported by the U.S. Census. The Big Find: over 900,000 self-identified couples, 22% of whom are raising children. Profiles for individual states, plus D.C. (72% male) and Puerto Rico (70% female). via MetroWeekly. Previously, Queering the Census.

It's not the one Elvis sang about...

Unicorn on the cob — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:59:28 -0800

The Dutch Heartbreak Hotel offers separating couples throughout the Netherlands and Belgium a unique service: a complete, finalized divorce in just 48 hours. After paying the 2500 Euro fee, each partner checks into a five-star hotel (separately, of course!), he or she is given access to everything from lawyers to financial consultants and child psychologists in order to make the transition easier. English-language video explaining how the service works; it also mentions that seven couples have already used the service.

But what if we just need a point release?

Busy Old Fool — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:48:16 -0800

Nervous s/he isn't game to watch midget porn and might judge you for your interest in it? Enter Mojo Upgrade. (contains nsfw text) Shy couples unsure of each other's carnal quirks have previously resorted to hinting, hedging or bookmarking to discover if they share desires. This website highlights what gets them both hot and bothered, but hides anything that only one partner is into. Similar lists have been around the BDSM world for some time, but Mojo Upgrade is aimed at the currently vanilla and automates the comparing process to spare blushes.

poets of everyday life

nickyskye — Sun, 31 May 2009 12:14:55 -0800

A creative New York couple and their wonderful, vintage photographs: pioneering filmmaker, Morris Engel, and award-winning photojournalist, Ruth Orkin, who is renowned for her iconic American Girl in Italy. Morris Engel wrote and directed three films: "The Little Fugitive" (1953), "Lovers and Lollipops" (1956), and "Weddings and Babies" (1958). Little Fugitive is a paean to the sights, smells, and sounds of New York, from the cramped but somehow comforting streets of Brooklyn to the dazzling chaos of Coney Island as seen through a child’s eyes. An interview with their daughter, Mary Engel. ( This site includes entertaining interviews with a variety of other New Yorkers.) Related.

Animal Kingdom Odd couples

Brandon Blatcher — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:33:57 -0800

Animal Kingdom Odd couples . Evidently, altruism is everywhere.

To Have and Hold, Until Bedtime

grapefruitmoon — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 20:03:51 -0800

To Have, Hold, and Cherish, Until Bedtime [NYT] reports on the "socological phenomenon" of married couples choosing separate sleeping arrangements, a follow-up of sorts to an earlier article on the pyschology of sleeping together. University of Minnesota professor Paul C. Rosenblatt has written an entire book on the subject of co-bedding, a first in the world of sleep studies.

Wild cards.

mikrophon — Tue, 03 Jun 2003 08:00:54 -0800

Striking, unconventional portraits of American presidents and their wives by Tina Mion.

How many times have you cheated?

stoneegg21 — Tue, 04 Sep 2001 10:30:24 -0800

How many times have you cheated? Did you feel sorry for it, or did you just enjoy yourself? And did you still love the one you cheated on? How many times would you have to cheat before you admit you aren't really in love with your S.O?

The Boston Marriage.

hazyjane — Thu, 14 Jun 2001 07:11:40 -0800

The Boston Marriage. An article in Ms. Magazine describes the author's choice to live with a beloved friend rather than a sexual partner. The arrangement differs from a typical roommate situation in that the two people involved take care of each other and socialize together like a couple traditionally would, and are even considering raising a child together - yet they are heterosexual and have lovers that don't interfere with their partnership. For straight people that don't want to live alone forever but are disillusioned with marriage... could this be the social institution of the future?

tiaka — Mon, 21 May 2001 21:37:32 -0800

Coming to a tv near you: WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE - Couples edition. Thus proving 2 people can be stupider than one...