In my new book, Crush: A Novel, a happily married woman develops a massive crush on a friend and tries to figure out, mostly through ransacking the history of world literature, how to keep both men in ...

A new crush can be a quietly productive force. It’s that extra motivation to spend more time on your appearance (in case you run into the office cutie at the printers) or immerse yourself in a new ...

Once upon a time, Valentine's Day was a rite of passage for singles, a perfect excuse to express fondness. Asking someone to be your valentine was a big deal, but it also wasn't that deep; it was ...

Suddenly, everything they do seems fascinating. The way they stir their coffee becomes poetry in motion. Their completely normal opinions about breakfast cereals feel revolutionary. And somehow, even ...

COMMENT: From heteropessimism to dating-app fatigue, modern romance has lost its attraction, says Olivia Petter . The ...

Aging in place continues to be the preference for the vast majority of older Americans. But the financial and emotional ramifications of staying in one’s current home, rather than moving to a nursing ...

If you’re a sucker for heartwarming office romance with a dash of comedy, I Have a Crush at Work might just be your next binge-worthy obsession. The anime debuted in January 2025, and it’s already ...

Q: I started a new job recently, and I swear something is going on between my boss and me. We get along really well, he’s easy to talk to, and I find myself wanting to chat with him all the time. Our ...