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.
The Pandemic Is Changing Work Friendships
Co-workers had little choice but to bond when they spent 40 hours a week together. But if widespread remote work sticks around, those relationships will never be the same.
Dear Therapist: My Best Friend Can’t Find a Job Because of COVID-19
She’s been having anxiety ever since the pandemic began.
There Is So Much More Than the Nuclear Family, Even Now
The narrative of family as the most legitimate form of care during the pandemic can make it hard to see all the creative ways people are showing up for one another.
Love Is Medicine for Fear
Life, especially pandemic life, is full of threats and uncertainty. When we feel afraid, bringing more love into our lives can help.
Dear Therapist: My Husband and I Never Have Sex, so I’m Having an Affair
And now my husband wants to move halfway across the country for his job.
How the Hosts of ‘Call Your Girlfriend’ Saved Their Friendship
“With friendship, there is this expectation that it’s supposed to be easy, which … is not an honest assessment of what any long-term, intimate bond looks like.”
This Isn’t Sustainable for Working Parents
The pandemic has already taken a toll on the careers of those with young children—particularly mothers.
How a History Textbook Would Describe 2020 So Far
A historian imagines the chapter high schoolers might read one day about this momentous time.
Dear Therapist: I Love My Trans Daughter, but I’m Still Struggling
I don’t know how to process what I’m going through.
The New Boomerang Kids Could Change American Views of Living at Home
Moving in with your parents is often seen as a mark of irresponsibility. The pandemic might show the country that it shouldn’t be.