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María Jesús Contreras The Resurrection of Retail
Buying online became even more of a utility during the pandemic. But for some, IRL exchanges will always beat clicking a button.
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Getty / The Atlantic How Shrek Is Connecting People During the Pandemic
In lieu of face-to-face interactions, some communities have turned to anonymous gift-giving to feel connected.
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Stan Honda / AFP / Getty Wedding Season 2021 Is a Perfect Storm
The pandemic’s postponed nuptials are coming home to roost.
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Paul Spella / The Atlantic Why Kids Invent Imaginary Friends
Make-believe companions can teach children more than just how to play pretend.
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Jerry Cooke / Getty The Modern, Secular Godparent
As Americans become less religious, some families are still looking for a mentor for their kids, albeit not a spiritual one.
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Courtesy of Mia Foos How Parents of Child Influencers Package Their Kids’ Lives for Instagram
The platform’s youngest stars owe their fame to their parents’ intense work behind the scenes.
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Jean-Marc Giboux / AP When the Happy Couple Registers for Cash
As couples postpone getting married, some are forgoing old-fashioned wedding registries and instead just asking for money.
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Janice Chang The Strange, Unique Intimacy of the Roommate Relationship
More and more American adults are sharing their homes with people other than family members or spouses—an arrangement that can be anywhere from harmonious to downright hostile.
