The Perilous Pleasures of Family Gossip

Talking about our loved ones’ foibles and crises isn’t always harmless, but it might be our best way to make sense of the world

The Pull of Knowing Your Origins Is Hard to Ignore

Fertility and DNA technology have reshaped families—and only strengthened people’s drive to know their relatives

I’m Serious: Drive to the Airport for the People You Love

Picking up and dropping off the people you care about is a hassle—and worth it