The writer Melissa Febos has a taste for extremes. Her new book, “The Dry Season,” chronicles a bold experiment in her search for self-knowledge.
Category: Dating and Relationships
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Fired Federal Worker Flirts on Finch
After losing my job in a wave of terminations under the new administration, I turned to a self-care app for emotional support — and more.
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The Etiquette of Touching a Stranger
A tense exchange between the actor Denzel Washington and a photographer at Cannes is raising questions about laying hands on someone you don’t know.
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‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Friends for 16 Years. Lovers for One Night.
They always wondered what it would be like to sleep together. By the time they were ready to find out, it was almost too late.
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Why Boys and Men Are Floundering, With Therapist Terry Real: Modern Love Podcast
And what can be done to help them.
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She Wrote About ‘The 36 Questions That Lead to Love.’ And Now, to Marriage
Mandy Catron’s essay about her unconventional first date with Mark Bondyra went viral. Ten years later, they are rewriting the script on marriage, too.
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Divorce Is a Gift
We could have had a nice life together, but I wanted more for him.
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘Why Don’t You Have a Girlfriend?’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
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‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Why Boys and Men Are Floundering, According to Relationship Therapist Terry Real
The marriage and family counselor has focused his practice on working with men.
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Remarrying in Retirement Can Mean Tricky Money Talks
People over 65 who remarry after a death or divorce can face thorny financial questions — especially when it comes to adult children and inheritances.
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Is It Wrong to Date My Friend’s Ex?
Maybe we shouldn’t have hooked up so soon after their breakup.