Love

Six Weeks After Their First Date, They Moved to Paris

Soon after they met, Delanie Linden and Zack Burton took a leap of faith and flew to France. There, they fell in love.

 By Anna Grace Lee

Their Life as a Classic Movie (With a Modern Twist)

Sydney Reade and Samuel Zweighaft, both fans of the TCM channel, met four years ago. Their first conversation lasted four hours.

 By Vivian Ewing

Sharing More Than a Last Name

Haley Cohen and Jason Cohen met briefly as children, then matched on an app as adults. “It just seemed like fate,” the groom said.

 By Shivani Vora

A Tale of Two Kelseys

Kelsey Castañon and Kelsey Whitaker had a lot in common — and a lot of differences.

 By Alix Strauss

Thanks to the ‘Little Gay Book,’ a Love Match

Dorie Clark and Alexis Redding met on a Zoom speed-dating event two years ago. Among all of the tiny video boxes, they were immediately drawn to each other.

 By Kaitlin Menza

When the Cost of Being Unmarried Is Too High

In an uncertain world, a marriage skeptic comes around.

 By Karissa Chen

Tiny Love Stories: ‘Humor to Counter Despair’

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

Thanksgiving With My Wife and Girlfriend

Townsend Davis and his wife Bridget were happily married for more than a decade when an unexpected diagnosis disrupted everything.

 By Anna MartinReva GoldbergEmily LangDavis LandChristina DjossaAmy PearlJen PoyantLynn LevyDaniel RamirezDan PowellAman SahotaElisheba IttoopCarole SabouraudPat McCusker and Rowan Niemisto

What’s the Worst Date You’ve Ever Been On? We Want to Hear About It.

Tell us about your experience, and you may be featured on the Modern Love podcast.

 By The Modern Love Podcast Team

Have You Ever Ghosted Somebody? We Want to Hear About It.

Tell us about your experience for a New York Times Magazine article about how we communicate in our dating lives and relationships.

 By Stella Tan

They Love John Fluevog Shoes So Much They Married at One of His Stores

Amber Walker and Ron Dutt held a surprise wedding during the “Flummunity Fest,” a fan-driven gathering for admirers of the designer.

 By Suzanne Clores

They Were Just What They Needed

Jonathan Otcasek and Erin Kim connected 10 years ago over a gravesite. They’ve had the kind of relationship even their parents admire since.

 By Abby Ellin

Before the First Kiss, Plenty of Drives Home

Jocelyn DeGroot-Lutzner grew up four blocks from Ephream Seyoum in West Philadelphia. But the two didn’t meet until she applied for a job at his family’s Eritrean restaurant.

 By Tammy LaGorce

From Wingman to Main Man

Wilson Payamps approached Cameron Kirk on behalf of a female friend. Lucky for him, she wasn’t Mr. Kirk’s type.

 By Sadiba Hasan

13 Days After Meeting, She Proposed on TV and He Followed Suit

Tessa Tookes and Joey Kirchner were both feeling down on love. Then they were cast on “Bachelor in Paradise Canada,” and had a change of heart (with the help of producers).

 By Sadiba Hasan

First Comes Marriage. Then Comes the Rehearsal Dinner.

Some couples are opting to get the wedding out of the way first, so they can relax and enjoy the rest of the festivities.

 By Alyson Krueger

What’s the Best Wedding Favor? Let Your Guests Decide.

A growing number of couples are including gifting suites that allow their wedding attendees to pick a souvenir they’ll actually use.

 By Shivani Vora

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

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