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
The Value of Friendships That Don’t Come Easy
“I probably wouldn’t have naturally fallen into friendship with Heather. It took a little more effort; it took a desire to really pursue getting to know someone.”
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.
Go for a Walk
What I learned about transcendence from a very boring 100-mile trek
‘What If the Thing You’re Waiting for Never Arrives?’
Waiting for Godot is a classic that feels like it was written for the Delta era of the pandemic.
Stop Waiting for Your Soul Mate
Love isn’t destiny. That’s what makes it so sweet.
Every Dog Is a Rescue Dog
Saying goodbye to George
A Friendship That Fuels a Bigger Notion of Family
“It’s comforting to have a village of companions in this adventure to raise these children.”
The Coming Wave of Evictions Is More Than a Housing Crisis
Evictions disrupt people’s health, relationships, work, and education. Now all those struggles will be exacerbated by the pandemic.
The Secret to Happiness at Work
Your job doesn’t have to represent the most prestigious use of your potential. It just needs to be rewarding.
The Two Reasons Parents Regret Having Kids
A small but significant proportion of mothers and fathers wish they’d never had children. The whole family can suffer as a result.
Child-Care Workers Might Not Come Back
Centers are closed, pay is low, and young kids aren’t vaccinated. Some caregivers have had enough.
The Pandemic Is Making Dads Reevaluate Their Work-Life Balance
The past year and a half has been exhausting and stressful for parents. It also, unexpectedly, gave many fathers more of the family time they want.
We’re All Second-Guessing Ourselves Now
Parents and grandparents constantly rely on their intuition for raising kids. With Delta, I just feel helpless.
The Real Reason Kids Don’t Like School
Loneliness is a far bigger problem than a distaste for hard work.
There’s No Time for Small Talk in Middle Age
“It really is the most unexpected thing that you can meet some of your best friends in your 30s. I thought that ship had sailed," Jessica St. Clair said of her friendship with fellow actor June Diane Raphael.
The Remote Work–Fertility Connection
It’s easier for parents whose jobs can be done remotely to juggle work and child care. This digital divide is starting to shape who chooses to have kids.
Fake Forgiveness Is Toxic for Relationships
Accepting an apology or brushing off a slight can benefit the offender and the offended alike—but only if you really commit to it.
Amazon Killed the Name Alexa
Parents are fleeing from a name that can be, at best, a nuisance and, at worst, associated with subservience.
Parents Are Losing Their Minds Over Masks in Schools
Several states have low vaccination rates, rampant COVID-19 spread, and no mask mandates in schools. Parents are worried for their kids.
The Opposite of Toxic Positivity
“Tragic optimism” is the search for meaning during the inevitable tragedies of human existence, and is better for us than avoiding darkness and trying to “stay positive.”