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?
My Girlfriend Said She Loved Me. Should I Say It Back Even if I’m Not Sure?
I’ve been dating my girlfriend for more than six months now, and we’ve been going along really well ever since… Read More »My Girlfriend Said She Loved Me. Should I Say It Back Even if I’m Not Sure?
Judge John Hodgman on Ending Text Messages With Periods
Enno writes: I have a dispute with my daughter, Emily. She refuses to use proper punctuation in text messages. She… Read More »Judge John Hodgman on Ending Text Messages With Periods
My Friend Is a Spendthrift With a Sick Dog. Should I Give to Her GoFundMe?
In his response, the Ethicist noted: “In principle, certain inferences about her base-line probabilities could be affected by having your… Read More »My Friend Is a Spendthrift With a Sick Dog. Should I Give to Her GoFundMe?