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.
What Could Happen if the Coronavirus Closed Schools for Days, Weeks, or Even Months
We can get a sense of what to expect from Hong Kong, where students have already been out of school for more than a month.
America’s Nursing Homes Are Bracing for an Outbreak
As the disease caused by the coronavirus has spread in a nursing home near Seattle, other facilities around the country are implementing plans to mitigate risk.
The Embers of a Childhood Lost
In the aftermath of a devastating California wildfire, children sift through the ashes of their home—and memories.
Why So Many Americans Don’t Talk About Money
The taboos vary by class, job, and circumstance.
Dear Therapist: My Wife’s Sister Touched Me Inappropriately
Her behavior toward me crossed the line, and my wife doesn’t take my concerns seriously when I express my discomfort.
Ghost Stories Keep the Roma Alive
In the lush forests of Latvia, Roma families reflect on their identity and traditions by sharing ghost stories.
The ‘Dating Market’ Is Getting Worse
The old but newly popular notion that one’s love life can be analyzed like an economy is flawed—and it’s ruining romance.
Dear Therapist: If My Sister Won’t Leave Her Awful Boyfriend, I’m Done With Her
My sister is beautiful, talented, and successful, and I don’t understand why she’s wasting her time with this guy.
Oh No, They’ve Come Up With Another Generation Label
How much do members of “Generation Alpha,” or any generation, really have in common?
The Surprisingly Fraught Question of Who Pays for Birth Control
The burden of many of the most common contraceptive methods falls on women. Some heterosexual couples try to fix that imbalance by splitting the cost.