Why I Stopped Bringing My Whole Self to Work

Life can feel like a movie where the only actor is you. Choose your cast from the parts of yourself that serve the story you truly want to tell.

Why Marriage Is Increasingly for the Affluent

The economic contract of marriage has shifted, and now young people are looking for financial stability before the wedding

My Aging Mother Has Moved In. It’s Complicated.

In her first moments here, I worried we had made a mistake. But there is something comforting about seeing her sipping wine on my porch.

Americans Are Having Less Sex Than Ever

Married, single, young, old—a new study says Americans are in a sex recession. Our columnist asked the experts how to end the drought.

Life Lessons From My Teenage Son

My boy socializes spontaneously, glides through airports like a Zen master and has moral rectitude to spare. I’m kind of inspired by him.

I Used to Hate Talking to My Mother About Her Death. Now We Do It All the Time.

I’ve come to see that these grim chats are a way for her to seize some control over a haunting process.

My Husband Is a Big Spender. I’m Frugal. This Is How We Make It Work.

He’ll tease me about his splurges, but I think my love of a good sale is rubbing off on him.

The Toughest Part of Being a Grandparent: Ceding Control

Grandparenting in the 21st century involves shifting roles, new boundaries and online advice

Fed Up With Situationships, Gen Z Is Ready to Commit

The vague relationships that rule the dating scene are hard to navigate, even well after they end, and zoomers have had enough

The Secret to Better Sex? A Full Night’s Sleep

Millions of Americans struggle with sleep—and that can kill their libido. Here’s advice that might help

Who Gets the TikTok in the Divorce? The Messy Fight Over Valuable Social Media Accounts

When couples who make their living online split up, assessing the accounts’ future value and divvying them up fairly is a drag

Can AI Companions Help Cure the Loneliness Epidemic?

Companion apps promise to keep you company. We decided to put them to the test.

Office Romances Aren’t New—Why Are They Still So Complicated?

The affair between Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw and an executive highlights the tricky terrain of workplace dating

The Secret Power of Using ‘We’ During Difficult Conversations

Bosses who use ‘we’ instead of ‘you’ are more likely to get employees to listen to negative feedback, according to new research