We want to hear from women over the age of 30 who feel as if they have not yet had a meaningful relationship for a New York Times Magazine feature.
Category: Families and Family Life
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Should I Attend My Estranged Mother’s Funeral?
Ask the Therapist columnist Lori Gottlieb advises a reader who is torn between protecting his peace and paying his respects.
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At Tanglewood, Making Classical Music Normal for Children
In recent years, Tanglewood has become visibly more welcoming to its youngest audiences. Just ask this critic’s three kids.
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘He Insisted on Keeping Things Casual ’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
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When Siblings Go ‘No Contact’
Family estrangement can bring up big, difficult emotions, and it’s not always about parents and children.
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Why Is My Family Avoiding Me After I Cut Off Contact With My Father?
A reader is eager to revive his relationships with his mother and younger brother, which have been on ice ever since he set a firm boundary with his abusive father.
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What Life Is Like for Four Young Adults Supporting Their Aging Parents
Most young adults don’t expect to support their aging parents. Here’s what happened when four people had to.
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Do We Have to Thank My Brother-in-Law for His Gifts if We Hate His Politics?
A couple’s passive efforts to keep a relative at arm’s length, like quietly donating his gifts to charity, are not being received as intended.
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If I Don’t Invite My Difficult Sister to Visit, Can I Invite the One Who’s Less Trouble?
A reader doesn’t have the energy to host a sister whose young children caused a ruckus during their last visit. Does that mean she can’t see the other?
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My Brother and I Don’t Speak. How Can I Fix This?
Ask the Therapist columnist Lori Gottlieb advises a reader who wants to reconnect with his sibling after they fell out over money.
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Seth Meyers and His Brother, Josh, Poke Fun at Family Vacations on Podcast
In their podcast, “Family Trips With the Meyers Brothers,” the comedians interview notable guests about memorable childhood holidays.
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How Do I Tell a Friend She’s No Longer Invited to My Wedding?
Ask the Therapist columnist Lori Gottlieb advises a reader whose close friend is no longer welcome at her nuptials.