From snoring to arguments over the AC, sharing a bed isn't always romantic. And as people place more value on sleep for their health and well-being, couples are questioning the necessity of the traditional marital bed, giving rise to an increase in ‘sleep divorces’.

Whether it's declaring themselves self-partnered or opting to be in a ‘throuple’, people are ditching traditional notions of relationships and creating their own romantic narratives. In fact, as norms shift, more Americans are opening up to non-monogamous, committed relationships.

For many couples, lockdown has put a strain on their relationship – almost half of Americans say it’s been tricky to keep the spark alive. Canvas8 spoke to Ximena Garcia-Rada, doctoral candidate at Harvard Business School, to learn how relationship rituals can act as powerful commitment tools.

A weekend trip to a European city may seem like one of the best ways to send a friend off into married life, but many Gen Yers in the UK are losing their taste for this kind of pre-wedding party. How are financial worries, eco-consciousness, and gender inclusivity shaking up the traditional hen do?