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.
How Friendship Changes at the End of Life
“People become frightened at the end of life. Sometimes I see them moving away from friends as they get sicker.”
How Many Tootsie Rolls Is a Snickers Worth? Kids Know.
Like any grown-up bartering exchange, the Halloween candy trade is a delicate and complex affair that is influenced by the power dynamics of the room.
‘Nesting’ During Pregnancy Is a Real Thing
Readying the home for a newborn “helps us feel prepared for a time in our life when there’s little we can do to prepare,” says one psychologist.
Dear Therapist: I’m Tired of Explaining Why I Don’t Want to Get Pregnant
What I do, or don’t do, with my uterus is nobody’s business.
How Much Inheritance Is Too Much?
Some wealthy parents are concerned that after a certain point, money passed down will be damaging to the next generation.
The Pre-wedding Parties Where Couples Charge Admission
At a “stag and doe,” communities come together to celebrate the spouses-to-be—and give them a financial boost.
The Secret Lives of Gay Farmers
In the U.K., many LGBTQ farmers feel isolated and live a life plagued by secrecy and guilt. Their only solace is a hotline.
Pregnant and Depressed
For many people, pregnancy can be one of the most emotionally taxing experiences of their life.
All the Pregnancies I Couldn’t Talk About
I’ve been pregnant nine times. I have one child.
Dear Therapist: My Girlfriend Had an Affair With My Co-worker
I’ve forgiven her, but I can’t forgive him.