Why do people in the 21st century have to work so much harder to find a spouse? Why can’t we just marry the guy or girl who lives down the street? In his book, Modern Romance, comedian Aziz Ansari describes texting a woman named Tanya and asking her for a date. A few minutes later, […]
I crave that connection with that one perfect friend, who would reciprocate my feelings. But it remains elusive and I wonder now, if it’s even possible. One of the most vivid memories of my childhood is a bit of an elusive, weird thing: it’s my mother’s devotion to her best friend. My mother felt and […]
If you believe in soul mates, you stay with the one you think is yours, no matter how bad it gets, because the alternative is too desolate to contemplate. When I was 16 years old, I found a battered copy of The Bridge Across Forever at my favorite used bookstore. It was on the New […]
“It may be romantic for lovers to think they were made for each other, but it backfires when conflicts arise.” Singles are often told to “get out there,” but this advice changes when you actually take it. Then you’re told to relax and let love come naturally. This advice is frequently followed by someone else’s […]
