March 17, 2023

Here Lie the Bickersons, Side-by-Side for All Eternity

When I bought a burial plot for my almost-ex-husband’s girlfriend, I never guessed who might end up there instead. Recently I came across the deed to […]
February 17, 2023

Must We Feel Shame Over Divorce?

In my South Asian community, where ending a marriage is relatively uncommon, the answer seemed to be yes. My husband, in-laws and parents had all gathered […]
February 3, 2023

Two Kisses We Never Talked About

Sometimes you really have to show up for your ex. This was one of those times. Kevin and I separated two years ago; only on paper […]
February 2, 2023

An Enduring Commitment, Wedding Ring or Not

One woman’s quest to find a replacement for the too-small gold band she has had for more than four decades. I don’t wear my wedding ring […]
December 16, 2022

My Stint as the Adulterous Flavor-of-the-Month

I was trying to have an experience and ended up having a life. Enrique was married, so I shouldn’t have been surprised when he dumped me. […]
December 9, 2022

‘You Bought the Wrong Nipple Clamps’

Our relationship was impossible, which of course is what made it possible. After the third time Charles and I met, I sent him an email that […]
December 4, 2022

Day 4: Tiny Love Stories for the Holiday Season

The holidays are a time of joy and celebration but also often spur feelings of loneliness and longing. As editors of the Modern Love column, we […]
November 23, 2022

Encore: When Two Open Marriages Collide

Listen and follow Modern LoveApple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music “This situation — entering the hospital room of my wife’s lover — risked […]
November 23, 2022

How to Survive Your First Holiday Season as Newlyweds

Melding traditions and splitting your time between families can often lead to more dread than jolly. Here’s how to prepare for some of the common pitfalls […]
November 23, 2022

How to Survive Your First Holiday Season as Newlyweds

Melding traditions and splitting your time between families can often lead to more dread than jolly. Here’s how to prepare for some of the common pitfalls […]