The Myth of a Loneliness Epidemic
Americans may not actually feel more desolate than they did in the past.
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.
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.
Doomed to Be a Tradwife
Can a marriage ever truly be equal?
The Isolation of Intensive Parenting
You can micromanage your kid’s life or ask for community help with child care—but you can’t have both.
Dear Therapist: How Do I Deal With My Hostile Sister?
My boyfriend is uncomfortable around her, but my mom wants him to come for the holidays.
Why Do Big Families Get Such a Bad Rap?
I have many siblings. And in so many ways, my life is richer for it.
What If You Just Skipped the Holidays?
You can be a good family member without following traditions.
The Slow, Quiet Demise of American Romance
Long before calls for a 4B-style sex strike, men and women in the United States were already giving up on dating.
Would You Pay $1,000 for a Family Photo?
Just about anyone can take a picture with their smartphone. But some parents are paying top dollar to capture the perfect image.
Thanksgiving Should Be in October
A modest proposal for fixing the back-to-back-holiday crunch
Dear Therapist: No One Wants to Host My In-Laws for the Holidays
My husband’s parents are divorcing, and they are worried about being alone.
Why Are Dogs So Obsessed With Lamb Chop?
In a market with thousands of toys, somehow the 1960s puppet has become ubiquitous.
Get Ready for Higher Food Prices
Trump vowed to lower food prices. His policies will almost certainly do the opposite.
The Not-So-Woke Generation Z
The same young people once derided as liberal snowflakes are moving to the right.
Abandon the Empty Nest. Instead, Try the Open Door.
Adults whose kids have left home deserve a metaphor that emphasizes possibility.
Don’t Turn Inward
After a bruising election, many Americans may feel an impulse toward solitude. That’s the wrong instinct.
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