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Maria Morava

Maria Morava is a Relationships Reporter at Newsweek based in Edinburgh, U.K. She has covered news, culture and trends, and entertainment at previous publications. Maria joined Newsweek in 2024 having previously worked at CNN and PinkNews. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and holds an MSc from the University of Edinburgh.

    Publications

    • Newsweek
      204 articles
    • Qwoted
    • Newsweek Vault
    • LendingTree

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    • Tears at Man's Handmade Invention for Girlfriend With Scoliosis
      19 Mar—Newsweek
      See Man’s Handmade Invention for Girlfriend With Scoliosis By Maria Morava Relationships Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A heartwarming TikTok video has taken the internet by storm after a man showcased his dedication to help his girlfriend with scoliosis. The viral clip, posted by the girlfriend's roommate, Nina Iaderosa, shows Dylan Leonard carrying a wooden contraption he built to give his girlfriend, Rachel. The video has garnered 1.5 million likes and left...
    • Job Hunter Walks Out of Interview After One Question—Here's Why
      17 Mar—Newsweek
      A Reddit post is gaining attention after a job seeker shared their decision to walk out of a job interview following a single, surprising question. The original poster (OP) shared that the hiring manager's first question—about unpaid overtime—let the candidate know right away that it wasn't the right fit. Since the post was published, it has received 43,000 upvotes. Newsweek spoke to Katie Hostasa, a leadership coach with over 20 years of experience working in corporate America, about...
    • Is Refusing To Share Your Passwords in a Relationship a 'Red Flag'?
      21 Mar—Newsweek
      Do you and your partner share your social media accounts? Chances are, probably. A recent poll conducted by relationship app Paired has revealed most couples share at least some of their passwords with their partner. But is this a good thing? Newsweek spoke to Head of Relationships at Paired and therapist, Aly Bullock, and Cory Reid-Vanas, a marriage and family therapist at Rocky Mountain Counseling Collective, about the risks and benefits of merging your relationship with your digital...
    • Why Gen Z Woman Is Left Out of Office Party Leaves Internet Outraged
      12 Mar—Newsweek
      A woman has received support after sharing that she was excluded from a workplace bridal shower held during office hours—an act that ultimately led to companywide changes. In a Reddit post, the 26-year-old woman said that she was new to her job when she learned that a colleague, "Marie," was getting married. She never expected an invitation to the wedding but was surprised when an office-wide bridal shower was planned during lunch in the company breakroom—and she was not invited. Newsweek...
    • Woman's Asks Best Friend To Be Bridesmaid, With 1 Life-Changing Condition
      13 Mar—Newsweek
      For Hailey Welch, becoming a bridesmaid for her best friend wasn't just an honor—it was a milestone in her journey toward recovery. In a , Welch shared how her best friend, Brighton, made a firm request of her in advance of her wedding: "Ten months ago, my best friend told me, 'I love you, but I can't make you a bridesmaid unless you recover from your eating disorder.'" That moment changed everything. Welch, 24, spoke to Newsweek about how she took up the greatest challenge of all this year:...

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