The Birth of Breakups
A new book explores the history of splitting up—and why it’s harder for women.
Dating
How TV Dating Shows Changed Love and Marriage in China Forever
As TV became more commercialized, so did marriage.
How Love Works
A new history shows our dating habits have always been shaped by our work lives.
Are Dating Apps Killing Long-Term Relationships?
How technology can discourage healthy, lasting relationships.
Dating Will Never Die
If the Industrial Revolution didn’t kill it, how could Tinder?
Ultra-Orthodox Jews Are Panicking Over Their Matchmaking Crisis
Are there too many unmarried women in the community?
Science Does Not Support the 'Rule of Seven' for Relationships
Chris Martin and Jennifer Lawrence are fine
Short Men Make Better Boyfriends and Husbands
They're less likely to divorce and they do an extra hour of housework each week
Shirley Temple Only Dated Her Husband for 12 Days
Research shows the longer you date, the happier your marriage. Unless you're Shirley Temple.
I Survived China's 'Singles Day,' the World's Loneliest Holiday
Most Chinese people go looking for sales. I went looking for love
Cupid's Cursor
We're still trying to convince ourselves that online dating is OK
