How Many Relationships It Takes Before Finding “The One”

Looking for "The One"? That old saying that “you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince” may actually be true, new research suggests. It takes it one step further by revealing the exact number of frogs you may have to smooch before finding the right person to live happily ever after with.

According to Yahoo Style, the poll of 2-thousand people in relationships from lingerie brand Pour Moi finds that on average, people go through 3.7 partners before finding their true love. But not everyone gets lucky in that time frame. More than a quarter (26%) of people are involved in about eight relationships before they find “the one.”

Another recent study by comparison site Top10 reveals that Gen Z singles tend to worry about settling for the wrong person. 

I also remember reading about the kinds of dates Millenials and GenZers perfer

Looks like some people will have to find another restaurant for their appetizers and drinks. Applebee's, known for its margaritas, burgers, and bar-type food, announced that it will be closing several locations across the nation. The popular chain closed 46 locations in 2023. Applebee's President Tony Moralejo shared in a fourth-quarter earnings call that 25 to 35 more locations are expected to close this year. There is some GOOD news for fans of the restaurant: chain owner, Dine Brands Global, is preparing to launch Applebee's/IHOP combo restaurants in 2025.

Can you imagine what it would be like to have the option of both Applebee's or IHOP in one restaurant? Not sure how exactly that will work since both spots have different hours. One serves breakfast and the other does not, so what does that mean exactly? Oh well, hopefully, we are able to find out and see where it goes.

Applebee's isn't the only restaurant that plans on closing some of their locations in 2025. Here are nine more restaurants to add to the list.

BTW, Panera Bread is getting rid of a popular drink due to multiple lawsuits. Click HERE to get all the details.

Did you know that Cracker Barrel is closing just a few of its doors, but don't expect to not be able to enjoy it. There are still HUNDREDS, and I mean HUNDREDS of Cracker Barrel locations around the country that will remain open. 

Things happen and TGI Fridays has closed down a few of it's doors throughout the country. The popular casual dining spot is known for some great flavors at a great price. In January, it was reported that the chain abruptly closed over 30 of its restaurants nationwide. 

Now, here is one that you may not be too surprised about. Denny's closed down over 50 locations last month across the country. Granted, there are still plenty of Denny's around but there is quite a few that have gone missing this year already. Will there be more?

Boston Market is known to everyone, but for those that do know it. Surely love it. The company reportedly has closed hundreds of its locations across the country, but continues to serve many. My first time experiencing this spot was when I got to Charlotte. 

If you are a fan of that wood-fired pizza that you make buffet style in the restaurant, then MOD Pizza is probably known to you. During the first quarter of the year, MOD Pizza closed over 20 of its restaurant locations. 

Here is another spot that's not everywhere, but it's tasty. I know Charlotte has a location and I have seen them also in Florida. Several PDQs, especially in North Carolina, recently shut their doors as a company wide based decision.