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.
Dear Therapist: My Dad Expects Me to Spend Thanksgiving With His New Family
My parents recently divorced, and I’m not ready to spend the holiday with new people.
Navigating the ‘Old Boys’ Club’ of Science, With a Friend
“It allows me to do my science better when I feel like I have a community.”
The College Campuses That Moonlight as Wedding Venues
Some schools rent out their facilities, bringing in extra revenue during a time of widespread budgetary woes.
How Many People Have to Die Before We’re Done With Gender Reveals?
Sadly, this is not a hypothetical question.
Dear Therapist: My Daughter Moved Back Home and Treats Me Like a Roommate
She’s been bringing a steady stream of men back to my house, and her behavior is testing my patience.
Life in One of the Whitest Towns in America
Anna, Illinois, has a long history of excluding black people. Where does that leave it today?
What Happens to Relationships When Sex Hurts
Women who suffer from the chronic-pain condition vulvodynia often feel isolated from their partners. But a better medical understanding is helping.
Managing Your Friendships, With Software
A slew of new start-ups want to help people manage their relationships the way they would sales leads. Should we be worried about our friends turning us into data points?
Dear Therapist: I’m Afraid My Boyfriend’s Sexuality Will End Our Relationship
He says he’s bisexual, but I’m worried he’s actually gay.
Stop Trying to Raise Successful Kids
And start raising kind ones.