Love (Emotion)

February 14, 2023

Tiny Love Stories: ‘Where Is Your Valentine Tonight?’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. My Van Halen Valentine Van Halen’s “Hot for Teacher” played in my mind […]
February 14, 2023

The Changing Online Language of Hearts

The Changing Online Language of Hearts Erik Carter How to show a heart — the universal symbol of love — has shifted on the internet over […]
February 11, 2023

How to Navigate Your Child’s First Crush

It’s not unusual for young children to become fascinated by romance, but sometimes these big feelings can take parents by surprise. Experts share tips on how […]
February 11, 2023

A Guide to Modern Dating Terms

The way we talk about relationships has drastically changed in recent years. Here is a glossary of some of the most popular words and phrases you […]
February 11, 2023

How Multilingual Couples Express Their Love Across Languages

Five couples who speak different languages share how they communicate affection with each other. “How’s your French coming along?” The familiar voice, accompanied by a light […]
February 10, 2023

The Beauty of Expiration-Date Dating

Falling for someone who’s leaving can be surprisingly liberating (and so much fun). “So as a neurology nurse,” Finbar said, “what’s one thing you’ll never do?” […]
February 8, 2023

I Promised God It Was the Last Time

Julia Botero, Christina Djossa, Elyssa Dudley and Sophia Lanman and Listen and follow Modern LoveApple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music “‘This is the last time,’ […]
February 7, 2023

Tiny Love Stories: ‘My Parents Fought a Lot’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. The Pastor and Librarian No church wants a pastor without a wife. Not […]
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 […]