Loving Him Meant Facing My Greatest Fear
Living with a disability, I shielded myself from dance. Then I met him.
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The 16 Messages That Led to Love
Readers of the Modern Love column share the banter, emojis and wit that made them fall for each other.
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CreditIllustration by Tara Booth My Boyfriend Said He’d Save Our Cat but Not a Stranger if Both Were Drowning
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether there is inherent value in human life more than any other kind of life.
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The Poems That Taught Me How to Love
Lessons from Pablo Neruda’s mind-bending verse.
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Can a Sexless Marriage Be a Happy One?
Experts and couples are challenging the conventional wisdom that sex is essential to relationships.
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How they set boundaries, navigate jealousy, wingman their spouses and foster community.
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You know so much more about yourself and your desires when you’re older that dating apps — even with all their frustrations — can bring unanticipated pleasure.
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Judge John Hodgman on the Strange First Date Choice
3 years later, a couple is still at odds about his move at the end of the night.
By John Hodgman
The EthicistMy Girlfriend Said She Loved Me. Should I Say It Back Even if I’m Not Sure?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether it’s OK to profess love if you’re uncertain you feel it.
By Kwame Anthony Appiah
Judge John Hodgman on Ending Text Messages With Periods
A father and daughter disagree about how punctuation should be used on phones.
By John Hodgman
DiagnosisHer Arm Was Unbearably Swollen and Painful. What Was Causing It?
A persistent ache had spread throughout her shoulder, down to her elbow. Was her tennis-playing responsible?
By Lisa Sanders, M.D.
The Playwright Who Fearlessly Reimagines America
In her new play, ‘Sally & Tom,’ Suzan-Lori Parks brings exuberant provocation to the gravest historical questions.
By Imani Perry
Letter of RecommendationIn Defense of Never Learning How to Cook
I hated domesticity so much that for years, I lived happily without a kitchen. This $19 device helped me survive.
By Iva Dixit
Readers Share Stories of Their Loved Ones’ Deathbed Visions
Rich, deeply personal stories of visions and the peace they have brought to people’s lives
By Phoebe Zerwick
The EthicistMy Friend Is a Spendthrift With a Sick Dog. Should I Give to Her GoFundMe?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the value of donating to a fund-raiser for a pet in need — despite its owner’s bad habits.
By Kwame Anthony Appiah
How Khruangbin’s Sound Became the New Mood Music
The Texan trio’s vibes have spawned countless imitators, but their magic isn’t so easy to replicate.
By Ryan Bradley
Asparagus Season Is Fleeting. This Easy Recipe Is Forever.
After the heaviness of winter, this miso-infused dish from Yotam Ottolenghi is a breath of fresh air.
By Yotam Ottolenghi
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