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.
It’s Been 1,000 Years Since 2016
Like some stressful quadrennial birthday, elections prompt us to think about where we’ve been and where we’re headed, both personally and as a country.
Dear Therapist: Should I Just Accept That My Relationship With My Mom Is Beyond Repair?
I’m getting married, and I want her to be a part of my life.
I Wouldn’t Have My Son Without the Help of a Trump Superfan
Both versions of Reg are real—the one tolerant enough to see that we are worthy of raising his great-nephew, and the one who seriously thinks people who hold our views are “unhinged.”
When a White Republican Teen Invited a Black Pastor to Preach in His Hometown
“It is unlikely to think that someone who was trained by Strom Thurmond would end up being like brothers with me, my father being a civil-rights activist.”
The Science of Changing a Loved One’s Vote
The odds of altering the outcome of the election: close to zero. The odds of altering your relationship with your family: much higher.
Dear Therapist: My Boyfriend Is Sending Me Mixed Signals
I am incredibly worried that he’s not on the same page as me about moving our relationship forward.
How the Racism Baked Into Technology Hurts Teens
Adolescents spend ever greater portions of their days online and are especially vulnerable to discrimination. That’s a worrying combination.
Communication Experts’ Advice for Handling Trump’s Interruptions
There’s likely little Joe Biden can do to stop his opponent’s interjections during tonight’s debate, but that doesn’t mean he can’t still respond to them strategically.
Are We Trading Our Happiness for Modern Comforts?
As society gets richer, people chase the wrong things.
What If Friendship, Not Marriage, Was at the Center of Life?
“Our boyfriends, our significant others, and our husbands are supposed to be No. 1. Our worlds are backward.”