How Friendship Changes at the End of Life
“People become frightened at the end of life. Sometimes I see them moving away from friends as they get sicker.”
How Many Tootsie Rolls Is a Snickers Worth? Kids Know.
Like any grown-up bartering exchange, the Halloween candy trade is a delicate and complex affair that is influenced by the power dynamics of the room.
‘Nesting’ During Pregnancy Is a Real Thing
Readying the home for a newborn “helps us feel prepared for a time in our life when there’s little we can do to prepare,” says one psychologist.
Dear Therapist: I’m Tired of Explaining Why I Don’t Want to Get Pregnant
What I do, or don’t do, with my uterus is nobody’s business.
How Much Inheritance Is Too Much?
Some wealthy parents are concerned that after a certain point, money passed down will be damaging to the next generation.
The Pre-wedding Parties Where Couples Charge Admission
At a “stag and doe,” communities come together to celebrate the spouses-to-be—and give them a financial boost.
The Secret Lives of Gay Farmers
In the U.K., many LGBTQ farmers feel isolated and live a life plagued by secrecy and guilt. Their only solace is a hotline.
Pregnant and Depressed
For many people, pregnancy can be one of the most emotionally taxing experiences of their life.
All the Pregnancies I Couldn’t Talk About
I’ve been pregnant nine times. I have one child.
Dear Therapist: My Girlfriend Had an Affair With My Co-worker
I’ve forgiven her, but I can’t forgive him.
It Isn’t About Your Love Language; It’s About Your Partner’s
A framework meant to help people become more attuned to their partners now gets treated like a personality test.
On Being Happy for and Jealous of a Friend at the Same Time
“It can be hard to be really close to someone who’s trying to do the same thing that you do.”
Why Is America So Obsessed With Ivy League Schools?
The college-admissions process is so fraught with hysteria, many parents attempt to cheat their kids into elite institutions.
Across-the-Aisle Friendships: Now Up for Debate
Asked whether personal relationships can transcend politics, few Democratic candidates gave insightful answers.
This Couple Rescues Animals From Hurricanes
During natural disasters, who rescues the animals society has forgotten?
Dear Therapist: My Fiancé Believes Spanking Is Good Parenting
His parents spanked him as a child, and he insists the punishment has shaped him positively.
What I Learned About Equal Partnership by Studying Dual-Income Couples
I studied more than 100 dual-income couples and found a few things in common among the ones who managed to create partnerships that felt truly equal.
How America Lost Dinner
People want to cook and eat together. Modern life has other plans.
‘Satellite Babies’ Are Raised Abroad, Then Return to the U.S.—And Their Parents
With child care hard to come by, some immigrant parents send their newborns to East Asia to live with relatives.
Sandra Boynton’s Captivating Universe
Her picture books have sold 75 million copies in the past four decades. What’s the secret to her far-reaching appeal?