The Resurrection of Retail
Buying online became even more of a utility during the pandemic. But for some, IRL exchanges will always beat clicking a button.
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María Jesús Contreras How Shrek Is Connecting People During the Pandemic
In lieu of face-to-face interactions, some communities have turned to anonymous gift-giving to feel connected.
Getty / The Atlantic Wedding Season 2021 Is a Perfect Storm
The pandemic’s postponed nuptials are coming home to roost.
Stan Honda / AFP / Getty Why Kids Invent Imaginary Friends
Make-believe companions can teach children more than just how to play pretend.
Paul Spella / The Atlantic The Modern, Secular Godparent
As Americans become less religious, some families are still looking for a mentor for their kids, albeit not a spiritual one.
Jerry Cooke / Getty How Parents of Child Influencers Package Their Kids’ Lives for Instagram
The platform’s youngest stars owe their fame to their parents’ intense work behind the scenes.
Courtesy of Mia Foos When the Happy Couple Registers for Cash
As couples postpone getting married, some are forgoing old-fashioned wedding registries and instead just asking for money.
Jean-Marc Giboux / AP The Strange, Unique Intimacy of the Roommate Relationship
More and more American adults are sharing their homes with people other than family members or spouses—an arrangement that can be anywhere from harmonious to downright hostile.
