The New Rules for Building a Solid Marriage—and the Old Ideas to Avoid
A new book from historian Stephanie Coontz explores the changing nature of marriage and the cultural myths about the institution’s past that we…
How to Navigate Anticipatory Grief
We often start grieving our potential losses in advance. Can we do this more wisely?
Why the Search for Love Looks Different After 50
Many later-life singles still want intimacy and companionship—but often find themselves navigating new emotional, family, and practical challenges.
When Adults Embrace Play, They Create Community
Across the country, people are building communities around shared activities—and finding meaning, friendship, and belonging along the way.
What Evolution Can Teach Us About Stronger Relationships
A new book by Kinsey Institute scholar Justin Garcia explains some of the tensions in modern romance and how to work through those tensions with more…
The Surprising Ways Love Opens Our Minds
A new book argues that when we are in loving relationships with others, we’re better able to unlearn prejudice and other habitual thought patterns.
Can Chatbots Really Relieve Loneliness?
New research suggests that chatbots still don’t measure up to humans when it comes to connection and well-being.
How to Actually Enjoy the Dating Process
A framework for approaching dating with clarity, authenticity, and emotional resilience.