The Secret to a Fight-Free Relationship
Conventional wisdom says that venting is cathartic and that we should never go to bed angry. But couples who save disagreements for scheduled meetings show the benefits of a more patient approach to conflict.
The Friendship Files
When Friendship Is a Family Matter
“The bond that we have and the experiences that we’ve shared, I don’t really think ‘friends’ captures that.”
The Disguises We Wear Every Day
Hiding your feelings can be freeing. But eventually you have to take off the mask.
A Patriarchal Tradition That Just Won’t Budge
Straight, married couples in the U.S. still almost always give kids the father’s last name. Why?
How Home Cooks Work Smarter, Not Harder
A new cookbook by the food journalist Priya Krishna and the chef David Chang emphasizes intuition and experimentation—and embraces the humble microwave.
A High-Risk Group With a Tragically Low Vaccination Rate
Only about 25 percent of expectant mothers have gotten a COVID-19 shot during their pregnancy. Worried for their baby’s health, many have opted for what feels safe, rather than what is safe.
The Meaning of Life Is Surprisingly Simple
You can make your quest for meaning manageable by breaking it down into three bite-size dimensions.
The Hidden Costs of Living Alone
In ways both large and small, American society still assumes that the default adult has a partner and that the default household contains multiple people.
The Staggering Number of Kids Who Have Lost a Parent to COVID-19
Even if children are less vulnerable to the coronavirus, they don’t suffer any less from the loss it causes.
‘Gen Z’ Only Exists in Your Head
The dividing lines between generations are a figment of our collective imagination.
To Be Happy, Hide From the Spotlight
Even if you have no interest in being a pop star or the president, beware the siren song of prestige.
Masks Are Changing How Kids Interact
Some kids are struggling to recognize each other through masks—but schools and parents can teach them other skills to compensate.
How to Break a Phone Addiction
You can forge a happier relationship with your devices by using them more mindfully.
The Gender Researcher’s Guide to an Equal Marriage
In their personal lives, sociologists attempt to ward off the same inequalities that they study at work.
I Didn’t Know My Mom Was Dying. Then She Was Gone.
Would things have been better if I had known the truth?
How to Rekindle a Long-Distance Friendship
“I think about nonphysical connections as seeds for potential future physical connections—things that can blossom.”
A Profession Is Not a Personality
Reducing yourself to any single characteristic, whether it be your title or your job performance, is a deeply damaging act.
My Dad Is Dead. His Landlord Just Evicted Him.
A jumble of complicated and unexpected logistical tasks can fall into your lap after a loved one dies.
Consent Is About More Than Sex
Respecting personal boundaries is important in all interactions. The pandemic has made that clearer than ever.
The Difference Between Hope and Optimism
For starters, hope is better.
Resimercial: The Terrible Word for Today’s Trendy Office Aesthetic
Domestic touches have become popular in workplace design, further blurring the line between work and home.
Parents Are Lying to Get Their Little Kids Vaccinated
It’s surprisingly easy to get unauthorized COVID-19 vaccines for 10- and 11-year-olds who can “pass” for 12.