Judge John Hodgman on the Strange First Date Choice
Joshua writes: Allie and I went on our first date three years ago. At dinner we were nervous, but the… Read More »Judge John Hodgman on the Strange First Date Choice
The Poems of Pablo Neruda That Taught Me How to Love
My friend Ravi introduced me to the love poems of Pablo Neruda when we were teenagers. On the cover of… Read More »The Poems of Pablo Neruda That Taught Me How to Love
Can a Sexless Marriage Be a Happy One?
Lilien, who has two kids, says becoming a mother was a turning point for her. She had to leave her… Read More »Can a Sexless Marriage Be a Happy One?
The 16 Messages That Led to Love
Getting to know someone used to take many forms: handwritten letters, phone conversations, in-person heart-to-hearts. Today, we text. We slide… Read More »The 16 Messages That Led to Love
My Boyfriend Said He’d Save Our Cat but Not a Stranger if Both Were Drowning
Readers Respond Last week’s question was from a reader whose girlfriend expressed her love, but those feelings weren’t fully reciprocated.… Read More »My Boyfriend Said He’d Save Our Cat but Not a Stranger if Both Were Drowning
What Modern Love Really Looks Like
Most of us walk around with a stereotypical image in our heads about how falling in love works: But Cupid’s… Read More »What Modern Love Really Looks Like
A 20-Person Polycule on Boundaries, Relationships and Intimacy
The word “polycule” is a synthesis of polyamory — engaging in multiple romantic relationships — and molecule. It’s not clear… Read More »A 20-Person Polycule on Boundaries, Relationships and Intimacy
Online Dating After 50 Can Be Miserable. But It’s Also Liberating.
People in older age tend to be generally freer of expectations in dating and relationships. The assumption that you will… Read More »Online Dating After 50 Can Be Miserable. But It’s Also Liberating.
Her Arm Was Unbearably Swollen and Painful. What Was Causing It?
“Hell, no!” the man exclaimed as he saw his 49-year-old wife enter the kitchen. Her right arm was huge, swollen.… Read More »Her Arm Was Unbearably Swollen and Painful. What Was Causing It?