The Rise of the ‘Club-Sandwich Generation’
America has more great-grandparents than ever. It also has a new caretaking challenge.
Family
Plan Ahead. Don’t Post.
And seven other rules for a happy vacation
The High Cost of Divorce
Divorce is so expensive and complicated that it leaves many poor people trapped in bad marriages.
What It Means That Kickstarter Is Trying a 4-Day Workweek
The experiment will be a valuable test of the theory that a shorter schedule can be good, or at least neutral, for businesses’ bottom line.
The Most Effective Way to Thank Your Significant Other
One fact of long-term relationships is that humans often take their partner for granted. Think of gratitude as a buffer against that.
Kill the Five-Day Workweek
Reducing hours without reducing pay would reignite an essential but long-forgotten moral project: making American life less about work.
Dads Just Want to Help
Sacrificing for their kids makes fathers happier. Acknowledging that sacrifice will make everyone happier.
Wedding Season 2021 Is a Perfect Storm
The pandemic’s postponed nuptials are coming home to roost.
The Joy of a Younger Friend in Old Age
“You don’t have to stop learning; you don’t have to stop growing; you don’t have to stop adventuring.”
The Lie We Tell Ourselves About Going to Bed Early
To get better sleep, stop treating it like a chore.
The Paradox of Grief
Loss often feels utterly isolating, but seeking out connection and support can help you find a way forward, “Dear Therapist” writes.