Why Must We Work So Hard Before Vacation?
The period before time off can be so intense that people need, well, a vacation to recover from it.
America’s Child-Care Equilibrium Has Shattered
Although care is expensive for parents—often obscenely so—providers are paid a pittance. And now there isn’t even enough expensive child care to go around.
A Happiness Columnist’s Three Biggest Happiness Rules
A good life isn’t just about getting the details right. Here are some truths that transcend circumstance and time.
The War in Ukraine Is Dividing Lifelong Friends
After Russia’s invasion, many post-Soviet immigrants in the U.S. are estranged from or barely speaking with longtime friends back home.
The Case for Dating a Friend
The warmth and care of an existing friendship is a great foundation for a romantic relationship—even if it feels scary to take the leap.
The Trouble With Zooming Forever
Videochatting may be convenient, but it will never make us as happy as real human interaction.
In Praise of Pointless Goals
These achievements aren’t about productive self-improvement. They’re designed to make the pursuit of joy a deliberate practice.
Cities Aren’t Built for Kids
But they could be.
The Magic of a Little Danger
To get happier, be brave, not reckless.
A Simple Fix for a Better Marriage Proposal
One partner—any partner—proposes. Later, the other one does too.
The Coming Rise of Abortion as a Crime
In places where abortion is now illegal, a range of pregnancy losses could be subject to state scrutiny.
Don’t Surround Yourself With Admirers
Instead, befriend people who inspire awe in you.
The New First Date
Before committing the energy to a night out, some people are screening their suitors over video.
Lessons From 40 Men in Egalitarian Relationships
In many households, men think like helpers and women think like managers. A gender expert’s new book suggests ways for couples to escape that dynamic.
Dear Therapist: My Daughter-in-Law Is Posting Nasty Things About Me Online
She seems to find fault with everything I do.
Adopting My Son Changed My Understanding of Family
People told me that a parent’s love is different from any other kind. Now I know better.
How to Stop Dating People Who Are Wrong for You
Focus on the long term. Don’t try to replace your ex. Plus three more cures for unhealthy romantic habits.
How to Make the Baggage of Your Past Easier to Carry
Rewriting the stories you tell about yourself can make for a better future.
The U.S. Leaves Parents On Their Own for a Reason
America’s lack of family support rests on a false assumption: that providing help discourages parents from taking responsibility for their children.
My Religion Makes Me Pro-abortion
Many of us working to protect access to abortion are doing so because of our faith, not in spite of it.
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