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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

    Culture
    The uniquely American panic over adulteryThe uniquely American panic over adultery
    Culture

    The US loves to hate cheaters. The reasons why tell us a lot about how we view marriage.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The dopamine-driven secret to Labubu obsessionThe dopamine-driven secret to Labubu obsession
    Culture

    The eerie, baby-eyed figurines are divisive on purpose.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The real reason everyone’s so mad over the Gen Z stareThe real reason everyone’s so mad over the Gen Z stare
    Culture

    The debate is about a lot more than a look.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Even Better
    Why are so many straight guys so bad at gossiping? Why are so many straight guys so bad at gossiping? 
    Even Better

    Learning to yap could solve the male loneliness epidemic

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni PR battle goes to courtThe Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni PR battle goes to court
    Culture

    With raw footage and late night audio, Baldoni’s team thinks they can absolve the actor-director in the court of public opinion.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The midlife crisis is coming for millennials lolThe midlife crisis is coming for millennials lol
    Culture

    How millennials are freaking out about being halfway to death, when everyone’s broke and already in therapy.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Relationships
    What the worst first dates all have in common What the worst first dates all have in common 
    Relationships

    Here’s why your potentially romantic meetup actually sucks.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    When did people stop dancing at the club?When did people stop dancing at the club?
    Culture

    DJs, club owners, and patrons alike say there’s way too much standing around.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Explain It to Me
    Why are so many people into astrology?Why are so many people into astrology?
    Explain It to Me

    Astrology’s enormous appeal, explained for believers and skeptics.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    No one’s happy about people filming themselves in gymsNo one’s happy about people filming themselves in gyms
    Culture

    The annoying new habit popping up in gyms across the country.

    By Alex Abad-Santos