On Losing a Daughter
The people we were died at the exact moment our child did.
Family
The Most Tortured Relationship in America
Monogamy is one of the last bipartisan ideals—even if people struggle to live up to it.
In Praise of ‘Difficult’ Kids
Feisty children can be exhausting. They also possess a moral fire that deserves cultivating.
The Endless Goodbye
More than a decade before my dad died, I lost him to dementia.
Who Actually Feels Satisfied About Money?
“It’s not just how much you have—it’s what you do with it,” says one researcher who studies money and happiness.
The Border Patrol–to–Emergency Room Pipeline
The conditions in facilities at the border are so dire that many migrants are in need of medical care as soon as they are released.
‘He Said Yes!’
Despite changing norms, it’s still exceedingly rare for women to propose in heterosexual couples.
The Friends Who Listen to BTS Together Stay Together
“Fans are often prone to saying, ‘This band saved my life.’ BTS made us realize we have to save ourselves.”
How Domestic Abusers Weaponize the Courts
After a breakup, litigation is often a way for harassers to force their victims to keep seeing them.
When One Person on a Date Is Just There for the Free Food
“I mean, if it’s dinner, I’m not going to say no, so that I don’t have to go home and cook.”
When ICE Raids Homes
For years, immigration agents targeted people at businesses, but in recent years, knocking on the doors of houses and apartments has become more common.
Dear Therapist: I Don’t Understand Why My Girlfriend Dumped Me
She said that she loves me but doesn’t want to be with me.
The (Possibly) Forthcoming Elder-Care Revolution
As the 2020 presidential election approaches, will more politicians start to pay attention to elder care?
At Least 30 Migrant Children Have Been Separated From Their Parents for More Than a Year
A report from the House Oversight Committee provides new details on the calamity at the U.S.-Mexico border.