Love

After a Life of Competitive Sports, Love Is Now Their Priority

When Nicholas Scarvelis, who competed in the shot put for Greece in the 2016 Rio Olympics, decided to retire in 2022, he was finally able to plan a future with Noelle Zappia.

 By Sophia Markoulakis

Former High School Classmates Finally Become Sweethearts

Austin Mills and Taylor Mills both attended Beverly Hills High School in Beverly Hills, Calif., but didn’t connect until years later at a Los Angeles nightclub.

 By Shivani Vora

After a Slow Start, Smooth Skating

Sarah Botwinick and Jason Pollack attended the same college at the same time, but their paths never crossed. After meeting through a dating app, not even a pandemic could stop their momentum.

 By Jenny Block

Like Jay Gatsby, He Threw Parties to Get Her Attention. It Finally Worked.

After Andrew Quintero spotted Sophia Babai on Instagram in 2016, it took four years and the help of a mutual friend to finally meet her in person.

 By Nia Decaille

Two Souls in the Same Orbit Finally Collide

Kimberly Stokes and Dexter Mason were connected in several ways as adolescents, but didn’t connect until college and, later, an auto event.

 By Bridgette Bartlett Royall

Tiny Love Stories: ‘This Quiet, Handsome Cowboy Would Never Notice’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

Gillian Anderson Wants to Hear Your Sexiest Fantasies

The actor’s new book shares sexual fantasies from anonymous women around the world.

 By Anna MartinReva GoldbergEmily LangDavis LandChristina DjossaAmy PearlJen PoyantLynn LevyDaniel RamirezAman SahotaMarion LozanoPat McCusker and Dan Powell

Friends for 16 Years. Lovers for One Night.

We realized much too late that we were right for each other.

 By Elizabeth Laura Nelson

Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Had a Crush on the Teacher’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

Touching My First Time for the Last Time

He couldn’t speak or move, but the sexual energy between us was still palpable.

 By Maria Bello

‘The Fake Grey Lady’ Has Her Own Love Story to Tell

When Selena Coppock, a former comedian who runs social media accounts that parody New York Times weddings, met Aaron Allietta her views on marriage became more than a punchline.

 By Jenny Block

She Got Kicked Out of Canada. Their Story Didn’t End There.

AJ Aquino met Dr. David Poon while visiting Toronto from Ireland in 2017. During the pandemic, she visited him and was turned away. And so began their efforts to help other couples reunite.

 By Tammy LaGorce

3 Rings, 2 College Students and 1 Big Risk

Arya Singh let down her guard with Logan Mundy in a way she rarely did with others. Afterward, things became thrillingly normal.

 By Kaitlin Menza

They United Their Muslim and Jewish Families but Didn’t Stop There

Safi Rauf, a Muslim humanitarian, was held captive by the Taliban for 105 days. Secret calls on a smuggled phone with Sammi Cannold, a Jewish Broadway director, were his lifeline.

 By Sadiba Hasan

The Sunday Stroll That Changed Her Mind About Dating

Gillian Tett was “resolutely single” until she met Henrik Jones three years ago. While on an introductory walk, she “realized he was amazing” and decided to extend the walk.

 By Valeriya Safronova

And the Groom Wore Shorts

Call it an unintended consequence of climate change or a relaxation of fashion dictates: At weddings, more guests and couples are showing a little leg.

 By Alyson Krueger

Lavish Pre-Wedding Parties That Rival the Main Event

The celebrations hosted by the Ambani family have thrusts the trend into the spotlight. Wedding professionals say couples are spending more than ever on extravagant events to kick off their nuptials.

 By Shivani Vora

Bridal Hats Are Making a Stylish Comeback

Fashion experts cite the influence of the British royals, along with high-profile events like the Kentucky Derby for the resurgence of this vintage wedding trend.

 By Alix Strauss

The Rise of the ‘Earlymoon’

Many couples are no longer waiting until after their weddings to take a trip.

 By Allison Duncan

Your Wedding Flowers Could Be in Your Backyard

Many couples are opting for flowers from local farms as a more sustainable way to customize the look of their weddings.

 By Amanda McCracken

They Were Once ‘Hippie vs. Soviet.’ Now They’re the Best of Friends.

“We genuinely like each other,” Alex Yaroslavsky said of his ex-wife and co-parent, Liza Cooper. They even live in the same apartment building.

 By Louise Rafkin

After Their Divorce, She Was ‘Best Man’ at His Second Wedding

“We were best friends before and we are better friends now,” said Mike Mitchell, a sheriff’s deputy in Indiana, of his ex-wife Marissa Mitchell.

 By Louise Rafkin

After the Divorce, a Different Kind of Family

This couple survived tragedies during their relationship, but they couldn’t overcome tight finances and a drinking problem. Today, their love “is like that of brother and sister.”

 By Louise Rafkin

To Fix a Broken Marriage, an Experiment With Polyamory

After 10 years together, a Bay Area couple opened their relationship. But contrasting sexual needs led to a permanent split.

 By Louise Rafkin

After a Painful Split, a Functioning Family

Rebecca and Drew Kuntz say they have had a healthier relationship since their five-year marriage ended.

 By Louise Rafkin

How to Meditate When You Can’t Sit Still

Closing your eyes and focusing on breathing can be hard for those who are easily distracted. But it is possible.

 By A.C. Shilton

Feeling Dismissed? How to Spot ‘Medical Gaslighting’ and What to Do About It.

Experts share tips on advocating for yourself in a health care setting.

 By Christina Caron

Can’t Talk, I’m Busy Being Hot

A social media movement inspired by the rapper Megan Thee Stallion strikes back at the gatekeepers of beauty.

 By Danya Issawi

You Can’t Outrun Athletic Greens

In the oversaturated world of wellness, the company has forced itself to the front with prolific podcast ads and a network of influencers.

 By Becky Hughes

The Worst Foods and Drinks for Your Teeth

When assessing how likely a given meal, snack or drink is to harm your dental health, there are two main things to consider, experts say.

 By Hannah Seo