The New Marriage of Unequals
Women are now more likely to marry a less-educated man than men are to marry a less-educated woman.
The Friendship Files
The Six Forces That Fuel Friendship
I’ve spent more than three years interviewing friends for “The Friendship Files.” Here’s what I’ve learned.
What Comedians Know About Staying Married
Many comics have decades-long marriages. What’s their secret?
An E-Bike Transformed My Family’s Life
Getting around on one might be a bit slower than in a car, but it’s also so much richer.
How Baby-Led Weaning Almost Ruined My Life
This seemingly free and easy infant-feeding technique is anything but.
Teens Are Forgoing a Classic Rite of Passage
Fewer young people are getting into relationships.
Coaching Is the New ‘Asking Your Friends for Help’
Lifestyle coaches offer help with vacation planning, decision making, meditation, and more—for a price.
The Teen-Disengagement Crisis
By middle school, many kids’ interest in learning falls off a cliff. The ripple effects could last for years.
The Fantasy of a Nonprofit Dating App
Imagine if digital matchmakers had no financial incentives.
Want to Change Your Personality? Have a Baby.
I knew that becoming a parent would change me—but I had no idea how.
The Coming Democratic Baby Bust
Birth rates on the left fell in the last Trump presidency. That seems likely to happen again.
My Friend’s Instagram Account Has Taken a Dark Turn
I want to reach out, but I’m not sure how.
This Is No Way to Talk About Children
When people say they “don’t like” kids, they’re expressing way more than a preference.
Your FOMO Is Trying to Tell You Something
Maybe you are missing out.
Beware the Weepy Influencers
People crying their hearts out online are selling intimacy—but the emptiest kind.
The Myth of a Loneliness Epidemic
Americans may not actually feel more desolate than they did in the past.
The Easiest Way to Keep Your Friends
It’s a little boring, a little type A, and a lot better than letting relationships fizzle.
Parents Are Gaming Their Kids’ Credit Scores
Because of course they are.
The Agony of Texting With Men
Many guys are bad at messaging their friends back—and it might be making them more lonely.
Americans Need to Party More
We’re not doing it as much as we used to. You can be the change we need.
What Taylor Swift Understands About Love
Her songs tell us that it’s okay to be hungry for joy and romance.
Parents, Put Down Your Phone Cameras
In trying to capture so much of our kids’ lives, we risk missing out.
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