Love

From Reality TV Drama to Celebrating Love and Unity

For Richard Chang and Victoria Abbyaeva, appearing on Netflix’s “Bling Empire: New York” was their biggest obstacle as a couple. Their wedding showed how resilient they have become.

 By Emily Lang

A Slow and Steady, ‘Good Old-Fashioned’ Courtship

Ashley Erling and Joshua Martin met on a double date with their best friends. Then they took a couple of weeks to go on another.

 By Jenny Block

From Fifth Grade to Forever

Rebecca Erdman and Christopher White have been an item since their senior year of high school, with one critical six-month break along the way.

 By Shivani Vora

A Promise She Was Happy to Break

Adrienne Tarver had told herself she would never date a fellow artist. Then she met Jason Karolak, an abstract painter, on an art gallery crawl.

 By Tammy LaGorce

A Romantic First Date? Depends on Whom You Ask.

Corey Paris, a state representative in Connecticut, and Symphonie Privett, a TV anchor, met at a fund-raiser. He saw a romantic connection. She wasn’t so sure.

 By Valeriya Safronova

Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Might’ve Cast a Love Spell’

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

Malala Yousafzai Thought She’d Never Fall in Love

The global activist gets candid in her new memoir. She spoke with us about struggling with panic attacks, finding her personal style and changing her mind about what marriage could be.

 By Anna MartinReva GoldbergEmily LangDavis LandChristina DjossaAmy PearlSara CurtisElisa GutierrezJen PoyantLynn LevyDaniel RamirezDan PowellRowan Niemisto and Elisheba Ittoop

Negotiating the End of Us

My husband kept saying he was going to die at a young age, but we could never agree on an acceptable number.

 By Leslie Blanchard

Tiny Love Stories: ‘Even Painful Things Can Heal’

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

Tessa Thompson on Finding What You Want (What You Really, Really Want)

In Thompson’s latest film, she plays an unhappy housewife who blows up her life. In reality, the actor and producer has left relationships with much less fallout.

 By Anna MartinReva GoldbergDavis LandChristina DjossaAmy PearlSara CurtisElisa GutierrezEmily LangJen PoyantLynn LevyDaniel RamirezDan PowellPat McCuskerElisheba IttoopMarion Lozano and Diane Wong

A Festival Booking Turned Into a Love Story

After Sarah Potenza, a former contestant on “The Voice,” took the stage at an L.G.B.T.Q. music festival that Kat Donavon helped to organize, neither expected their business connection to turn romantic.

 By Jenny Block

Breaking News Interrupted Their Date, but Not Their Connection

As the senior political correspondent for ABC News, Rachel Scott has to be ready at a moment’s notice to cover a big story. Elliott Smith proved early on that he wouldn’t hesitate to do whatever it took to help her.

 By Sadiba Hasan

A Milliner and a Businessman Met in Mexico, Fell in Love in New York

It was through hats and a cousin that Mariela Osorio and David Gochicoa met at a pop-up. Two months later, they had their first date.

 By Mariado Martínez Pérez

The Fishwife Becomes a Musician’s Wife

Becca Millstein and Pete Martin met while working in a mailroom years before she founded a popular tinned fish company and his music career took off.

 By Alexis Benveniste

The Spooky Wedding of Her Dreams (or Nightmares)

Hadley Mendelsohn, a horror and true crime aficionado, and Charles Lewis met while both were spending the early weeks of the pandemic in Florida. Each took a leap of faith.

 By Rachel Simon

The Bride Wore Love Letters and Family Photos

One-of-a-kind gowns incorporating personal writing, photographs, even 3-D elements are making for wearable art.

 By Alix Strauss

Ceremony, Cocktail Hour and … 30 Minutes of Alone Time?

Young, introverted brides and grooms are factoring in time for solo decompression during their weddings to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

 By Rachel Simon

They Were Joined in Matrimony. Then They (Sometimes) Joined the Club.

Many membership clubs are allowing nonmembers to rent space for weddings, in hopes of recruiting new members.

 By Alyson Krueger

The Rise of the Little White Dress

The bridal mini that was made popular in the 1960s is returning to aisles and reception venues.

 By Ivy Manners

For a Unique Venue, Look No Further Than Your Childhood Home

Hosting a wedding at home can save money, but it will require careful planning and organization.

 By Sarah Lyon

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