My Year of Relearning “Yes”
In her desire to love and be loved, Kerry Neville often felt like she had to say yes when she meant no. Until the day she discovered the true meaning of consent.
Relationships
Has The 2016 Election Killed My Friendships?
The most divisive and toxic election in history may be permanently redistricting the map of our personal lives.
My Boyfriend Won’t Tell Me Who He’s Voting For
After 4-1/2 years together, the writer thought she and her partner had told each other everything. So why is he determined not to tell her who he's pulling the lever for on November 8?
The “Monster” My Dad Created
The writer’s father spent years on a project that helped create the internet. So why does he recoil at the thought of his daughter’s warm embrace of its innumerable virtues?
What Do Futuristic Clones and a KGB Agent Reveal About “Having It All”?
With their manifold identities, ‘Orphan Black’s’ Leda clones and ‘The Americans’ ’ Soviet spy Elizabeth Jennings might serve as the perfect metaphor for the 21st century work-life balance.
“The Americans'” Martha Hanson Is More Than Just a Sad Sack
We are as guilty as the KGB for dismissing the FBI secretary as easy romantic prey for their mission. A fact that Philip and Elizabeth Jennings each discover in ways they never imagined.
Beyoncé Helped Ease My Prince Grief
Surprise-dropping "Lemonade" two days after the death of the High Priest of Pop was an incredibly bold move. And, according to this writer, a welcome and necessary one.
I’ve Been a “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”
The CW series is more than just a quirky hit sitcom--it offers rich, nuanced insights into the the realities of obsessive love.
How Do You Know When It’s Time to Break Up With a Friend?
The writer was put off by a close friend's penchant for having extramarital affairs—with other married men. Is it wrong to part ways with someone whose values clash with your own?