Dating in the military is tough and not the usual online dating setup. Soldiers have busy lives: deployments, constant moves, and schedules that change fast. But romance still happens. Military life makes dating harder but also stronger. Online dating helps a lot, letting soldiers meet people whether they’re at home or far away. We want to explain how military life affects dating habits and values and how the internet fits into it. Get ready. It’s a lot to take in!
Understanding Military Life and Its Influence on Dating
Military life is demanding. Soldiers have packed schedules—long training, sudden trips, and little free time. That affects how they date. Time is limited, so they don’t have hours to spend on dates. Online dating helps them connect quickly. It’s fast and simple, letting them find singles near me or wherever they’re stationed without delays.
The military has its own rules and culture, and that changes how soldiers approach romance. They’re trained with discipline, loyalty, and teamwork, and those traits carry over into their relationships. They become dependable partners. But the strict rules and rank differences can make dating complicated. It adds extra steps to the process.
The Demands of Military Service
As we have already said, soldiers have little spare time. Training, deployments, and daily tasks keep them busy. Finding time to date is hard. When they do date, they need someone who understands their schedule is short and unpredictable. Dating a soldier often means canceled plans or long gaps apart. Not everyone can handle it, but those who can build a strong bond. Being apart increases attachment, they say.
How Military Culture Affects Personal Relationships
The military values order is simple: everything has a purpose and a plan. That affects dating the same way as everything else in their life. Soldiers might plan dates carefully or communicate directly. It’s good because they’re loyal and consistent. But it can make them rigid. Partners need to respect the structure and encourage some flexibility. Adding humor helps keep things light.
Challenges in Military Dating
Dating a soldier comes with obstacles. Here’s what they are:
Long-Distance Relationships Due to Deployments
Deployments cause separations. Soldiers leave for months… often to distant places. Long-distance relationships happen a lot. And it’s difficult. Staying connected matters, but time zones and bad internet make it harder. Online dating tools like messaging and video calls help much but it’s not the same as being together, but it beats nothing.
Soldiers come from different places, so partners might have different backgrounds. Some cultures prefer direct talk, while others see it as rude. Learning dating manners across cultures improves online communication. Misunderstandings can upset a partner if their customs aren’t known.
Coping with Uncertainty and Risk
Dating a soldier involves unknowns. They might leave suddenly or face danger. That creates stress. It takes strength and trust to manage. But the risk makes time together more valuable. Knowing their job is tough kind of strengthens the relationship.
Balancing Military Duties and Personal Life
Soldiers struggle to split time between work and home life this can be tricky. Duty might interrupt a date or ruin a weekend. Partners need to be patient. But when soldiers are free, they focus hard. They’re present and committed. They make the most of short moments. Which is delightful and more emotional for the second partner.
Military Dating Traditions and Customs
The military has unique dating practices. And you may want to know about some of them before making a decision – date or not to…
The Significance of Military Balls and Formal Events
Military balls are big events. Soldiers wear formal uniforms and meet others there. It’s a chance to date or socialize. If dating a soldier, attending one is exciting. It shows them with their group, and new people might connect too. The etiquette takes some getting used to—it’s formal. Usually if you’re dating a soldier, you will meet the whole families. This friendship is large and unbreakable, as every wife, every husband support each other and those they live with.
Engagement and Marriage in the Military
Proposals and weddings in the military have quirks. Some units have special customs—like unique ways to ask or celebrate. There are also practical benefits for spouses. Online dating plays a role that many soldiers meet partners online while far from home. It starts with a message and leads to marriage. Not always, though. Depends on what you both are looking for.
The Role of Camaraderie and Community
The military group stays close soldiers support each other. That affects dating. Dating a soldier means joining a network—others help out. It’s useful during deployments or hard times. Online chats and groups connect partners too. They share advice and stay grounded. It’s a ready-made team.
Values Forged in Service: How They Shape Romance
Discipline and Commitment in Relationships
Discipline is part of a soldier’s life. They’re taught to follow through and finish tasks. That makes them steady partners. They set a call for 8 PM and keep it. That dependability feels good in a relationship. Partners know they’ll show up, and commitments stay firm.
Loyalty and Trust Amidst Adversity
Loyalty matters to soldiers. They’re loyal to their unit and country, and that extends to romance. Trust is critical with military challenges. A partner who stays solid is valuable. But rules limit some relationships. Like officers dating lower ranks can disrupt order. Following military relationship regulations avoids problems because no chaos allowed.
Resilience and Adaptability in Love
Military life changes often: new bases, sudden shifts, and more. Soldiers learn to recover and adjust quickly. That helps in relationships. They handle setbacks like deployments, relocations, and anything else we already spoke about. It creates a strong, flexible bond that lasts through tough times.
Conclusion
So yeah, that’s the deal. Dating in the military is rough but rewarding. The job’s demands and lessons shape how soldiers date. Online dating makes it possible, connecting them wherever they are. If interested in a soldier just stay relaxed, adapt, and value the time. It’s a challenge, but it can work out well. Romance might happen when least expected!
There’s so much music coming out all the time that it’s hard to keep track. On those days when the influx of new tracks is particularly overwhelming, we sift through the noise to bring you a curated list of the most interesting new releases (the best of which will be added to our Best New Songs playlist). Below, check out our track roundup for Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Superchunk – ‘Bruised Lung’ [feat. Rosali]
Superchunk are back with their first song of 2025, a collaboration with their Merge labelmate Rosali Middleman. “I got a bruised lung,” goes the refrain, but it sounds absolutely invigorating. Mac McCaughan described it as “a song about being disoriented and sleepless and not being able to explain why. Like a hangover but not from drinking. (You look normal on the outside.) Rosali came into the studio to add some woozy shredding and great harmonies.”
Foxwarren – ‘Listen2me’
The Andy Shauf-fronted band Foxwarren is back with news of their sophomore album, 2, which they announced with the mesmerizing ‘Listen2me’. “I know I’m not some movie star/ Reciting some big script/ But if you open your mind/ I might be able to tell you something,” Shauf sings. Better lean in and listen.
MJ Lenderman – ‘Dancing in the Club’ (This Is Lorelei Cover)
This Is Lorelei has shared MJ Lenderman’s version of ‘Dancing in the Club’ for the upcoming deluxe edition of Box for Buddy, Box for Star. It’s really a match made in heaven. “Box For Buddy was by far the album I listened to most in 2024,” Lenderman said. “I had a great time re-recording ‘Dancing In The Club’ with Nate back in December.” Nate Amos added, “I really loved working on the MJ version of ‘Dancing in the Club’—Jake [Lenderman] is chill AF and mad talented. More so than any other song I’ve written this one was dreamt up for others to sing, so it was pretty freaky watching it fall into place with someone like Jake handling lead vocals.”
Samia – ‘Hole in a Frame’ and ‘Pants’
Samia’s new album Bloodless comes out in a month, and today, she’s shared two more singles from it, the hazy, affecting ‘Hole in a Frame’ and the climactic ‘Pants’. “I paired these tracks because they capture opposite instincts,” Samia explained. “‘Hole in a Frame’ is about a fascination with disappearing and the power of absence. ‘Pants’ is about accepting a non-refundable self, social contexts and all. They move from a comfort in the possibilities of emptiness to the reality of existence.”
Perfume Genius – ‘Clean Heart’
Ahead of the release of his new album Glory on Friday, Perfume Genius has unveiled a gorgeously triumphant track called ‘Clean Heart’. It follows ‘It’s a Mirror’ and the Aldous Harding-assisted ‘No Front Teeth’, which made our best songs of January and February, respectively.
Model/Actriz – ‘Doves’
Model/Actriz have put out another single from their second LP Pirouette, the cavernous and ultimately liberating ‘Doves’. “’Doves’ was the first song on Pirouette to have fully completed lyrics,” singer Cole Haden explained. “Initially, its story wasn’t entirely clear to me, but it ultimately became the gateway to the rest of the album’s writing. Within the song, I sing from an empty cathedral, but on a broader level, it explores how a place that once felt like a sanctuary can, over time, become a cage. Ultimately, the challenge then lies in finding the courage to step beyond it. The song is about trusting that the effort to break free is worth it.”
Sea Lemon – ‘Stay’
Sea Lemon, aka Seattle songwriter Natalie Lew, has announced her debut album, Diving for a Prize, with the lead single ‘Stay’, which is both gauzy and groovy. “‘Stay’ was the first track I actively wrote for my record, and is a little vignette of a man I saw in a local thrift store,” Lew explained. “This older guy, probably in his 70s or 80s, was acting as a security guard at this thrift store near my house, but he was basically asleep on the couch the entire time I was there. I couldn’t stop thinking about him after I left, and wrote ‘Stay’ as a reaction to seeing this guy who I felt deserved to take a break. The song became a short story about him, and about how important I feel it can be to have someone in your life willing to telling you to take a step back and just relax.”
PUP – ‘Get Dumber’ [feat. Jeff Rosenstock]
PUP have teamed upwith Jeff Rosenstock for their latest Who Will Look After the Dogs? single, the blistering ‘Get Dumber’. “I wrote “Get Dumber” in Jeff’s basement,” Stefan Babcock commented. “I was house sitting for him while he was on tour. I recorded the first demo for it on his guitar using his mics and his computer. Maybe because the ghost of Jeff was in the room with me, I always imagined our voices on this song together, so I was very happy when he agreed to sing on it.” He added, “We recorded the vocals together, in the same room, facing each other. What that means is, we both had to nail it at the same time because we couldn’t really cut between takes. On the first take, he forgot a line in the second verse and said ‘ahhhhhh, lyrics’ instead. I couldn’t finish the take because I was laughing too hard. Anyway, he practiced singing the correct lyrics but then
we decided those lyrics kinda sucked and he should just stick to ‘ahhhh lyrics’ because it’s funny and the song is called ‘Get Dumber’. We nailed it on the second take.”
Horse Jumper of Love – ‘The Idiot’ and ‘The Car Knows the Way’
Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s The Idiot was one of the inspirations Horse Jumper of Love’s Dimitri Giannopoulos talked about in our interview about last year’s Disaster Trick. “I did actually end up writing a song that was a B-side for that recording session called ‘The Idiot’, so it did slip into my subconscious,” he shared. Today, we get to hear that spectral song, along with another B-side called ‘The Car Knows the Way’. In a press release, Giannopoulos said of ‘The Idiot’: “The song is about stumbling back into your ‘real’ life after tapping out for some time. When you’re in a mentally unavailable state and then you get your shit together, you expect people to have waited for you and to be available themselves when you’re ‘back.’ The first time in your life it happens to you and you realize people have not waited can be hard to face.” He added, “‘The Car Knows the Way’ is about letting the car bring you to where you need to go.”
James Krivchenia – ‘Bracelets for Unicorns’ [feat. Sam Wilkes and Joshua Abrams
Big Thief drummer has shared ‘Bracelets for Unicorns’, another intriguing and wonderfully titled cut from his forthcoming album Performing Belief. It features both Sam Wilkes and Joshua Abrams, with whom he recorded most of the LP.
Gold Dust – ‘An Early Translation of a Later Work’ [feat. J Mascis]
Gold Dust started four years ago as the solo outlet of Massachusetts musician Stephen Pierce, but now it’s expanded into a full band featuring Potty Mouth, Nanny, and the Van Pelt. Today, they’ve announced a new LP In the Shade of the Living Light, whose lead single ‘An Early Translation of a Later Work’ features an incredible electric sitar solo from J Mascis. “An early translation can be groundbreaking, beautiful, and flawed,” Pierce reflected. “A later translation can be defanged of its urgency, but more accurate to the literal text. Neither is necessarily better than the other – it depends on perspective.” He added, “What is any of this but an attempt to translate hazy grey amorphous experience into something tangible, something we can hold and understand? We’re all trying to make sense of a lot of things – things we may not get answers to in this lifetime or at all. Sitting with unknowing, or sitting with the multitude of translations of the same text (as a metaphor for the self, naturally): that’s a life’s work.”
Maria Somerville – ‘Stonefly’
Maria Somerville has unveiled ‘Stonefly’, an atmospheric waltz that will appear on the Irish musician’s upcoming LP Luster. The track arrives with a music video directed by Daniel Swan.
Purelink – ‘Rookie’ [feat. Loraine James] and ‘Kite Scene’
Purelink – the ambient techno trio of Tommy Paslaski (aka Concave Reflection), Ben Paulson (aka kindtree), and Akeem Asani (aka Millia) – have announced a new album called Faith. They’ve shared two tracks to mark the news, the entrancing Loraine James collab ‘Rookie’ and ‘Kite Scene’, which is even more diffuse.
CMAT – ‘Running/Planning’
CMAT has announced a new LP, EURO-COUNTRY, which will be released on August 29 via AWAL. About the relatable lead single, the Irish singer-songwriter said: “‘Running/Planning’ is about having to chase your own tail to be good enough to exist. It’s an abstracted view of societal pressure on women – specifically through a relationship lens: You start dating someone, you get engaged, you get married, you have kids etc etc etc… everything has to follow this linear pattern. (That’s the reason for the repetitive chorus!). And the minute you don’t follow that path, your mam starts giving out to you. That narrow path that everyone is supposed to be on… the minute you get outside of that, it gets incredibly stressful. And I don’t know anyone who is like, ‘Yeah, love this!”
Ain’t – ‘Pirouette’
Ain’t have nothing to do with the new Model/Actriz album, but their first single of 2025 is called ‘Pirouette’. “I wrote ‘Pirouette’ during a period of changes: A relationship had recently ended, I was dating someone who seemed pretty disinterested, and I was moving between precarious flat shares,” George Ellerby said of the dynamic track. “All through this, it felt the band was anticipating and going through change too. It was during a point when the full lineup of Ain’t was coming together.” The guitarist-vocalist added: “When I started writing ‘Pirouette’, Ain’t was just Ed, Jeevan and I; by the time it got to the practice room, Joe, Hanna, and Chapman had joined. It was the sum of all of this that inspired the song’s lyrics. I felt like I was sitting on the threshold of something new and was practically screaming out for it, but I also had parts of the past still clinging to me. Pirouette details the drudgery of break ups and the lethargy that can come with dating, but I feel it’s preoccupied with a sense of something overwhelmingly hopeful and exhilarating falling into place.”
Laura Jane Grace in the Trauma Tropes – ‘Mine Me Mine’
Laura Jane Grace’s recently launched band Laura Jane Grace in the Trauma Tropes – featuring her wife Paris Campbell Grace on vocals, Jacopo Fokas on bass, and Orestis Lagadinos on drums – have announced a new album, Adventure Club. They’ve also shared the snappy ‘Mine Me Mine’, which follows last month’s ‘Your God (God’s D*ck)’/
Harmony – ‘Where Strangers Go’
Harmony, formerly of Girlpool, has released a new song, ‘Where Strangers Go’, which is sparser than anything on her 2024 debut Gossip. According to Tividad, it’s “about the infinitely changing nature of life and trying to make peace with it,” which all of us strangers can relate to.
Allison Russell – ‘Superlover’ [feat. Annie Lennox]
Allison Russell has teamed up with Annie Lennox for a new single, ‘Superlover’, which also features Wendy & Lisa and Russell’s Rainbow Coalition band. Russell shared, “This song is a prayer. This song is a protection spell. This song is a plea. This song is a belief. This song is a question. Are you a Superlover?”
Sparklmami – ‘Touch’
Sparklmami, the moniker of Ariella Granados, has dropped a new song called ‘Touch’. The delightfully slinky, alluring track was recorded with Chicago group Les Sons Du Cosmo.
Clothing – ‘Destituir’
Clothing, aka Santi Ropa, has unveiled ‘Destituir’, the final single ahead of the release of their debut album La Muerte en Realidad no Existe on Friday. Ropa described The Wall-invoking track as “a self empowerment song about devouring the world,” adding: “Look into the mirror and accept yourself, look at the wounds in your body, a reminder that you weren’t meant to be unscathed.”
Wilby – ‘Pleaser’ and ‘Spin’
Maria Crawford, who records as Wilby, has made her label debut with two new songs, the driving ‘Pleaser’ and more reflective ‘Spin’, out now via Hit the North Records. “‘Pleaser’ is a reflection on the fine line between love and submission, comfortability and control, and how sometimes the desire to please can cloud the safeness of a relationship,” Crawford explained. “With ‘Spin’, I’ve always been someone who gravitates toward the harder path and struggles to truly celebrate my wins. This song is a reflection of that inner conflict—the part of me that feels like things only have value if they’re hard, even when I’ve worked so hard to get to a place of accomplishment.”
Soot Sprite – ‘Days After Days’
Exeter trio Soot Sprite have released ‘Days After Days’, the second single from their upcoming full-length Wield Your Hope Like a Weapon. It’s less memorably titled than ‘All My Friends Are Depressed’, but just as good – and focusing on the good, in fact. “It’s about facing the endless horrors of the world and remembering to pay attention to the good,” the group’s Elise Cook expounded. “People on the ground, activism, and remembering that we shouldn’t be hardened by everything we witness or we can lose empathy. And it feels like without empathy we’ll never be able to achieve class consciousness, and lose our sense of community.”
In the era of prestige TV, there’s something incredibly refreshing about a more traditional crime drama becoming a worldwide hit.
That’s exactly what happened with High Potential, likely thanks to its irresistible mix of intrigue, comedy, and heart. Having Kaitlin Olson as a lead doesn’t hurt either.
The show premiered in September 2024 and drew in more viewers with each episode. By the time the first season wrapped, fans were both hooked and eager for more. Hopefully, we won’t have to wait too long to get it.
High PotentialSeason 2 Release Date
High Potential has been renewed for a second season in January 2025.
While the news didn’t come as much of a surprise given the warm reception of its freshman run, there’s always the possibility that the powers that be stumble and pull the plug on a series too soon. This was definitely not the case.
Given that the series airs on ABC in the US, we expect High Potential season 2 to premiere sometime during fall 2025. The only thing that could complicate things is star Kaitlin Olson’s busy schedule. According to a recent statement she made, that won’t happen.
“I just wrapped Hacks… yeah so season four just finished, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia… I finished the end of last year – Season 17 is coming out… in the spring, I believe. And I’m gonna go home and be a mum for a couple months and then we start shooting this again in May,” Olson said.
All in all, it looks like we’ll catch up with her character sooner, rather than later.
High PotentialCast
Kaitlin Olson as Morgan Gillory
Daniel Sunjata as Adam Karadec
Javicia Leslie as Daphne Forrester
Deniz Akdeniz as Lev “Oz” Ozdi
Amirah J as Ava Gillory
Matthew Lamb as Elliot Radovic
Judy Reyes as Selena Soto
What Will Happen in High PotentialSeason 2?
High Potential centres on Morgan, a mum of three who works as a cleaner and has an impressive IQ. After she uses her smarts to help the Los Angeles Police solve a case, she begins to consult for the department and is paired with a no-nonsense detective. Olson’s Morgan is always flashing those bold and vibrant statement faux fur coats, like the ones from SpiritHoods—they’re a perfect match for her chaotic brilliance and colorful energy.
As Morgan helps the police with intriguing investigations, she’s also trying to figure out what happened to her first husband, who disappeared more than a decade prior.
The first season ends on a high note but also delivers a few cliffhangers that will likely be addressed in the future. Morgan might have met her match – and her ex is likely still alive.
We expect High Potential season 2 to deepen the characters’ backstories. That shouldn’t come at the expense of delivering captivating new mysteries week after week.
Are There Other Shows Like High Potential?
There are plenty of crime dramas to sink your teeth into.
While Castle and Bones are definitely the first titles that come to mind, High Potential fans might also like Psych, The Mentalist, White Collar, Lie to Me, and Elementary.
While there is no shortage of political thrillers to keep us entertained in this day and age, some make a stronger impression. Case in point: The Day of the Jackal, which stars Eddie Redmayne as an elite assassin.
If that premise isn’t enough to turn heads, the show is based on a popular novel. It also excels when it comes to keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. So much so that, with the first season done and dusted, anticipation about what might come next is already at an all-time high. It’s available on Peacock.
The Day of the JackalSeason 2 Release Date
The Day of the Jackal premiered in late 2024 and was quickly renewed for more episodes. In other words, there’s no mystery about whether the series will return, especially as lead Eddie Redmayne confirmed that he’ll be back to tie loose ends.
As to when that might happen, there’s no official release date for The Day of the Jackal Season 2 just yet. If the show follows a traditional schedule, we might get to catch up with the ruthless assassin in November or December 2025.
The Day of the JackalCast
Eddie Redmayne as The Jackal/Alex Duggan
Lashana Lynch as Bianca Pullman
Úrsula Corberó as Nuria
Chukwudi Iwuji as Osita Halcrow
Lia Williams as Isabel Kirby
Charles Dance as Timothy Winthrop
What Will Happen in The Day of the JackalSeason 2?
Set in the present, The Day of the Jackal follows an enigmatic assassin who undertakes high-profile contracts across Europe.
His latest mission involves targeting a German far-right politician, a task that draws the attention of an MI6 agent. She embarks on a relentless pursuit of the elusive killer, leading to a high-stakes game of cat and mouse.
While the first season ended on a high note, it left a few questions that might be addressed in The Day of the Jackal season 2.
The assassin will likely want to find a way to reunite with his family given that his wife had to go on the run. Plus, the finale gave a pretty clear hint about his next target. Still, it’s a bit too soon to speculate.
“We actually know what his priority is, in terms of what his next mission will be. He’s trying to find [his family]. Whether he does or not, let’s see,” executive producer Nigel Marchant teased in an interview.
Redmayne makes his character easy to root for in spite of his bloodied hands, so we can’t help but hope that he’ll be successful.
Is The Day of the Jackal Based on a Book?
The series is inspired by the novel of the same name by Frederick Forsyth, which came out in the ’70s. That said, the show updates the narrative to reflect contemporary geopolitical issues while maintaining the original story’s suspense.
If you want to dive even deeper into the Jackal’s universe, the novel has already been adapted into a 1973 film starring Edward Fox.
Ahead of the release of his new album Glory on Friday, Perfume Genius has served up one more preview, ‘Clean Heart’. The gorgeously triumphant track follows previous offerings ‘It’s a Mirror’ and the Aldous Harding-assisted ‘No Front Teeth’, which made our best songs of January and February, respectively. Check it out below.
It’s a great time to be a Daredevil fan. After a successful three-season run in the Netflix TV series from 2015 to 2018, the character started to pop up again in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
He had a cameos Spider-Man: No Way Home and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. Now, he’s finally back to headliner status.
Daredevil: Born Again, which premiered on Disney+ in March 2025, is a continuation/revival of the Netflix series. While the show has been in production ever since 2022, it turns out that the wait has been worth it. Daredevil: Born Again was met with great reviews from critics and viewers alike.
The question is, will it return for seconds?
Daredevil: Born AgainSeason 2 Release Date
The first season of Daredevil: Born Again was initially supposed to consist of 18 episodes. Once production kicked off, however, it was announced that there would be a first season of 9 episodes and a second one of 8 installments.
In other words, the series will definitely be back for more, with filming for Daredevil: Born Again season 2 currently underway. Most likely, the second season will premiere sometime in early-to-mid 2026.
Daredevil: Born AgainCast
Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock / Daredevil
Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk / Kingpin
Margarita Levieva as Heather Glenn
Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page
Wilson Bethel as Benjamin “Dex” Poindexter / Bullseye
Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle / Punisher
What Will Happen in Daredevil: Born AgainSeason 2?
Daredevil: Born Again picks up a few years after the Netflix series Daredevil and a year after Matt Murdock decided to stop fighting crime as a masked vigilante.
He continues to seek justice through his law firm, but that might prove to not be enough as he faces new threats. Especially given that former crime boss Wilson Fisk pursues his political ambitions, leading both men toward an inevitable confrontation.
At the time of writing, season 1 is ongoing, with episodes airing weekly on Disney+. As a result, it’s tricky to speculate what kind of ground Daredevil: Born Again season 2 might cover just yet. There’s also a good chance that the series won’t end there.
“I don’t know if the story necessarily ends at the end of the second season. I think the future’s unwritten,” the minds behind the series revealed in an interview.
Moreover, Daredevil: Born Again shares continuity with the MCU movies and shows, so we might see characters appear in other media. For now, all we can do is wait as patiently as possible.
Are There Other Shows Like Daredevil: Born Again?
Sure! The MCU has plenty of appealing offerings, including Moon Knight, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki, Hawkeye, and Echo, to only name a few.
You can also catch up with the three seasons of the original Daredevil series on Disney+, or stream the other Marvel shows that were initially on Netflix: Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Defenders, and ThePunisher.
If you want to step out from under the Marvel umbrella, we recommend The Boys, Peacemaker, and Invincible.
Sunscreen is the single most important skincare product you can use. Yes, even more than that expensive serum you splurged on last month. It’s a misconception that sunscreen is only for summer days at the beach. You need to wear it all the time, during every season, even when you just sit inside, near a window (UV rays can get you there, too). Sunscreen is non-negotiable. There are so many formulas out there, so how do you pick the best one? Don’t worry; we’ve done the homework for you, so here is all you need to know about the best sunscreens of 2025.
Why Sunscreen is a Must
UV rays don’t just cause sunburns. They accelerate skin aging, contribute to hyperpigmentation, and, most importantly, increase the risk of skin cancer. But you don’t have to hide inside all your life to get away from the sun. A good sunscreen can keep your skin looking fresh and glowy, hydrated and protected. The trick is finding one you want to wear every single day. And always try to go for the highest SPF!
1. Innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen
This cult-favorite remains a top choice for a reason. It’s completely invisible and leaves zero greasy residue. It’s a budget-friendly option with amazing quality, perfect for beach days, workouts, or any time you need something that won’t budge. It hydrates the skin, provides full protection, and absorbs quickly.
2. La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk
If you want the best protection without feeling heavy, this should be your go-to. It’s hydrating, works well for sensitive skin, and doesn’t leave a white cast. The melt-in texture absorbs quickly and feels lightweight, making it comfortable to wear all day. Great for both face and body, it’s an excellent pick for those who need high SPF without the stickiness. And don’t forget to reaply it!
3. EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46
This is a dream sunscreen if you have acne-prone and sensitive skin. It has niacinamide (great for calming redness) and is super lightweight. It also sits beautifully under makeup, so it’s a good pick if you want to wear it as your everyday sunscreen.
4. Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF 50+
This K-Beauty favorite has taken over TikTok, and everyone who uses it loves it. It’s infused with rice and probiotics, making it nourishing and hydrating. It feels more like a moisturizer than a sunscreen, perfect for dry or combo skin.
5. COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+
A fan-favorite for those who love a moisturizing sunscreen. The aloe vera soothes the skin while offering strong sun protection. The creamy texture is easy to blend, so it’s a great option for dry and combination skin types, especially if you choose to wear makeup over it.
Final Thoughts
The best sunscreen is the one you’ll actually wear, so find one that fits your skin type and lifestyle. Go apply your sunscreen and enjoy the sun as safely as possible. Prevention is always 100% better than treatment.
In the context of contemporary immersive media, Qupei’s 2024 visual performance series distinguishes itself through profound interrogation of digital aesthetics and real-time interactivity. Her practice, spanning Chengdu, Xinjiang, Tokyo, and London, cultivates a unique visual lexicon across diverse cultural and technological contexts: transmuting sonic language into kinetic visual narratives while deconstructing spatial and sensory experience through rigorously improvisational interaction models. Her 2024 performances transcend mere spectacle, evolving into migratory, monsoon-like experiments where boundaries dissolve in refractive light—from dawn moisture in Xinjiang’s Euphrates poplar forests to Thameside twilight in London.
Ephemeral Ecosystems: Glitch as Temporal Catalyst
The artist deploys custom shader systems presenting mutable distortion fields at Chengdu’s Echo Live and Xinjiang’s Anka & Qupei Techno Live. Projection-mapped glitch artifacts respond to live audio inputs through WebGL-based particle physics simulations, creating
0.2-second latency feedback loops. This technical framework renders each performance a site-specific singularity – unstable visual metabolisms resisting algorithmic preservation.
Tokyo: Algorithmic Memory in Flux
Collaborating with Swing Dance and Botanist Live Tokyo, Qupei layers archival Shōwa-era street scenes (4K upscaled from 8mm film) with interactive neon abstractions. The latter, evolving from her London series’ RGB value sets, manifests Wolfgang Ernst’s “archival delay” through real-time pixel displacement. As historical footage degrades under algorithmic interpolation, the work materializes digital capitalism’s paradox: nostalgia reconfigured as an unstable present.
London: Deterritorializing the Digital Body
In her Thames-side experiments, Unreal Engine 5.2 infected morphing microbial landscapes from Leap Motion-captured gestures. Architectural grids dissolve into Deleuzian “bodies without organs” – virtual physiognomies glitching at 24fps/48fps alternations. This frame rate schizophrenia, referencing Brazilian Carnival’s kinetic excess, attacks the hyper-digitalized era’s identity fixation through calculated visual hemorrhage.
Xinjiang: Sensory Epistemology of Rupture
The Twelve Muqam Constellation Grammar installation erodes art’s neoliberal frames via olfactory-tactile invasion. Within 10x20m handwoven carpets under silk canopies, audiences navigate space permeated by fermented mare’s milk aerosols and vibrating subwoofers (20-40Hz). Rooted in Mongolian gal (nomadic campfire) rituals and multi-generational ger (yurt) gatherings, this sensory weaponization produces participatory knowledge exceeding audiovisual hegemony.
Bleeding Interfaces: A Manifesto
While mainstream immersive art fetishizes 16K resolution perfection, Qupei’s corrupted code performs Ryoji Ikeda’s critique of sensory capitalism. Her London prototypes demonstrate how GPU-overload artifacts (achieved through deliberate VRAM underallocation) can destabilize Hito Steyerl’s “bubble vision”. As she declares: “Perfection is compliance. We need machines that bleed.”
In an era of AI-generated homogenization, this practice poses its ultimate provocation: When every glitch becomes codified as “style”, can aesthetic hemorrhage retain revolutionary potential? Qupei’s answer emerges in her series Error Propagation tour – a distributed system where malfunction becomes migratory resistance.
There is another beautiful option that’s becoming more and more popular in terms of engagement rings, the moissanite ring.
Moissanite isn’t just a “diamond alternative.” It has its own qualities that make it special. In fact, there are a few things that make a moissanite ring truly unique, both in how it looks and how it fits into modern values like sustainability, affordability, and personal style.
1. The Sparkle Is Different
One of the first things people notice about moissanite is how much it sparkles. In many cases, a moissanite ring actually catches more light than a diamond does. That’s because moissanite has a higher refractive index, which means it bends light more strongly and reflects it back with more brilliance.
Moissanite also has more fire, which refers to those little rainbow flashes you see when light hits the stone. So, while diamonds usually shine with a bright white sparkle, moissanite gives off a mix of white and colorful light. This makes the stone look lively, bright, and full of energy, especially when you’re moving your hand or standing in the sun.
For people who love jewelry that really stands out, a moissanite ring offers a sparkle that’s both bold and beautiful. It’s one of the reasons many couples choose it as a unique engagement ring that doesn’t follow the traditional rules but still looks elegant and special.
2. It’s Durable and Built for Everyday Life
Because the engagement ring it’s something you usually wear everyday, you have to choose a durable one. That means it needs to hold up to real life: washing hands, cooking, typing, lifting, and everything else.
This is another area where moissanite shines. On the Mohs scale of hardness, which measures how scratch-resistant a stone is, moissanite scores 9.25 out of 10, if you want to make a comparison with diamond it is 10. That makes moissanite one of the hardest gemstones used in jewelry, which means it’s very unlikely to scratch or lose its shine over time.
In short, a moissanite ring doesn’t just look good but it also lasts. You can wear it daily without worrying about babying the stone or constantly cleaning it. That’s a major benefit for anyone who wants beauty and strength in one ring.
3. It’s an Ethical and Affordable Choice
The story behind the stone matters to many people today, especially when it comes to engagement rings. While diamonds have a long history, that history sometimes includes environmental damage and unfair labor practices. Moissanite offers a more ethical and transparent option.
Most moissanite used in rings today is lab-created. That means no mining, no conflict zones, and no hidden environmental harm. It also means the stone is more affordable. A moissanite ring can cost much less than a diamond ring of the same size and style but without sacrificing quality or beauty. This affordability allows couples to choose something meaningful and lasting without feeling pressured to spend more than they’re comfortable with. Whether you’re working with a budget or simply looking for smart alternatives, moissanite rings offer great value with a clean conscience.
In closing
Moissanite has become a favorite choice for many people not just because it’s affordable or ethical, but because it’s genuinely beautiful in its own right. From its strong sparkle and everyday durability to its responsible sourcing, there’s a lot that makes a moissanite ring truly unique.
If you’re considering something a little different from the traditional diamond ring, moissanite is worth a closer look. It might just be the perfect fit for your values, your style, and your story.
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Blending the ancient with the contemporary is no simple task, yet designer Ruiqi Sun has dedicated herself to connecting the past with the present. Her project, Nature in Scents, Time in Scripts, brings this vision to life by merging traditional Chinese craftsmanship with modern design concepts. The result is a thoughtful exploration of heritage through a contemporary lens.
Sun’s journey took a significant turn when she collaborated with local cultural and tourism bureaus in Guizhou, China. Immersed in the region’s rich traditions, she saw how visual storytelling could help preserve cultural heritage while making it relevant to today’s world. This experience sparked the idea for Nature in Scents, Time in Scripts, a project that reinterprets oracle bone script—one of the earliest forms of Chinese writing—through modern graphic design.
The project features a series of candle packaging designs, each one carefully adorned with calligraphy and symbols inspired by oracle bone script. Sun pays close attention to detail, using earth tones and textured materials to reflect a sense of natural authenticity. The symbols are rendered with precision, honoring their historical roots while reimagining them in a sleek, modern style. The designs feel like a bridge between ancient artifacts and contemporary products, making heritage more accessible and engaging.
The process wasn’t without its challenges. Balancing the integrity of traditional symbols with modern aesthetics required a delicate touch. Sun managed to achieve this balance, creating designs that are both respectful of history and relevant to the present. Each piece invites the viewer to reflect on the past while appreciating its place in today’s world.
Her commitment to this approach hasn’t gone unnoticed. Nature in Scents, Time in Scripts earned recognition from the 61st GDUSA Design Awards and was featured in Creative Quarterly 78. These awards highlight the project’s success in blending cultural preservation with contemporary design, placing Sun’s work on an international stage.
For Sun, design is more than creative expression; it’s a way to care for and preserve culture. She believes designers have a role to play in making heritage accessible, especially to younger generations who may feel disconnected from traditional crafts. To bridge this gap, she sees potential in technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Imagine being able to explore a virtual reconstruction of an oracle bone, turning it over to examine the inscriptions up close. These interactive experiences could make history feel more real and immediate.
Sun also believes that 3D animation and video storytelling can breathe new life into intangible heritage. Visualizing the process behind traditional crafts like pottery-making or textile-weaving could help younger audiences appreciate these practices in a way that feels relevant and engaging.
Nature in Scents, Time in Scripts reflects Ruiqi Sun’s dedication to preserving cultural heritage through design. By combining ancient symbols with modern aesthetics, she creates work that speaks across generations and cultures. Her project shows how design can keep the past alive while inspiring the future. Through her thoughtful approach, Sun ensures that the stories of the past remain a meaningful part of today’s world.
