Paula Abdul was right: opposites really do attract

photo by Rob Lee

If you’re wondering why so many couples fight about money, here’s your answer: Surveys of married adults consistently show that opposites attract when it comes to the type of spender you are. Stingy tightwads who just can’t bring themselves to reach for the wallet, even when they know they should, tend to shack up with reckless spendthrifts who just can’t help overspending, even when they know they shouldn’t. Researchers say this is because we’re attracted to people who don’t possess the characteristics we hate in ourselves.

An imaginary affair to remember

Photos in collaboration with Jonas Unger. Björn Franke’s “Traces of an Imaginary Affair” is a kit consisting of nine tools that will expedite the end of most relationships by providing the physical evidence–bite marks, carpet burns, scratches, lipstick and perfume residues, and such–of a passionate, but imaginary affair. The project broaches the issue of intentionally [...]