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.
Resimercial: The Terrible Word for Today’s Trendy Office Aesthetic
Domestic touches have become popular in workplace design, further blurring the line between work and home.
Parents Are Lying to Get Their Little Kids Vaccinated
It’s surprisingly easy to get unauthorized COVID-19 vaccines for 10- and 11-year-olds who can “pass” for 12.
The Value of Friendships That Don’t Come Easy
“I probably wouldn’t have naturally fallen into friendship with Heather. It took a little more effort; it took a desire to really pursue getting to know someone.”
Go for a Walk
What I learned about transcendence from a very boring 100-mile trek
The Secret to a Fight-Free Relationship
Conventional wisdom says that venting is cathartic and that we should never go to bed angry. But couples who save disagreements for scheduled meetings show the benefits of a more patient approach to conflict.
‘What If the Thing You’re Waiting for Never Arrives?’
Waiting for Godot is a classic that feels like it was written for the Delta era of the pandemic.
Stop Waiting for Your Soul Mate
Love isn’t destiny. That’s what makes it so sweet.
Every Dog Is a Rescue Dog
Saying goodbye to George
A Friendship That Fuels a Bigger Notion of Family
“It’s comforting to have a village of companions in this adventure to raise these children.”
The Coming Wave of Evictions Is More Than a Housing Crisis
Evictions disrupt people’s health, relationships, work, and education. Now all those struggles will be exacerbated by the pandemic.