Love

A Chance Encounter Unites Two Strangers From Different Worlds

Luis Correa and Ronald Corning met by accident and, after discussing their 20-year age difference, found themselves inseparable.

 By Jenny Block

A Week Before She Moved, They Matched on a Dating App

Bethany Ryan and Andrew Jones attended the same preschool and later the same parties as teenagers, but it would take nearly 30 years for them to officially meet.

 By Nell Gallogly

Before the Proposal, a Swarm of Bees Harshed Their Buzz

Peter Walters planned to propose to Ray Quintero at a picnic on Fire Island, but en route Mr. Quintero spotted a swarm of bees ahead, and bolted.

 By Rosalie R. Radomsky

After the Nude Spa, They Knew Their Relationship Had Shifted

Simon Halliday and Michelle Bryant met a decade ago on a photo shoot in London. Their relationship gradually transformed from professional to friendly to more.

 By Steven Moity

After One Date, She Canceled Another With Someone Else

Growing up, Allie Mitchell and Kyle Carlock were often in the same place at the same time, but it took until August 2021 for them to actually meet.

 By Jenny Block

Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Missed My Children, but I Needed My Mom’

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

Seeking a Lover, Not a Nurse

Disability shouldn’t make someone undesirable or impractical as a romantic partner.

 By Alicia Loh

Tiny Love Stories: ‘Crying in the Driveway’

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

I Had to Stop Asking Why

When my aunt died by suicide at 39, I blamed myself. Strange as it sounds, I needed David Schwimmer to help me heal.

 By Samantha Joseph

Tiny Love Stories: ‘If Our Lives Were Novels’

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

Art Was an Easy Topic. Defining Their Relationship Was Not.

When Robert Hall and Amy Cheng, who bonded over Chinese art, first started dating, only Mr. Hall was aware of the change in their relationship status. Months later, Ms. Cheng finally caught on.

 By Sadiba Hasan

When Two Acrobats Fall Head Over Heels — for Each Other

Caitlin Reichel and Kristy Graziano met at a holiday party in Orlando, Fla., in 2016, but it would take three more years to become a couple.

 By Alix Wall

For a Restaurateur, the Secret Desire for Romance Was Finally Sated

Ilson Goncalves, who runs a popular Brazilian restaurant in New Jersey, never thought he would have a meaningful relationship — until he met Yasar Sakman on a summer vacation in Turkey.

 By Tammy La Gorce

Three Dates, and Then a Commitment

Grace Fooden and Michael Correy met on Bumble and quickly bonded over similar family backgrounds and a Phish cover band.

 By Tammy La Gorce

In Dubai, a Wedding Steeped in Palestinian and Moroccan Culture

Nora Achmaoui and Khalid Alherani met on Instagram. One month later, they started a TikTok account that now has 1.3 million followers.

 By Sadiba Hasan

Making Their Weddings an All-Gender Affair

Some couples are forgoing certain traditions — like groomsmen and bridesmaids — in favor of more inclusivity. As one person planning a wedding said: “That’s just being a good host.”

 By Sadiba Hasan

How to Have a Sustainable Wedding

Wedding planners and sustainability experts weighed in on how to consume mindfully while planning the wedding of your dreams.

 By Sadiba Hasan

Give Your Heirloom Jewelry a Modern Makeover

Couples looking to add a personal touch to their weddings are reimagining jewels passed down through generations and recasting them into new creations.

 By Rhiannon Picton-James

A Handfasting Ceremony For Two … or Three (or More)

The Celtic ritual has become a popular commitment ceremony for some polyamorous couples.

 By Jenny Block

Engagement Parties With a Cover Charge

“Stag and does” are a largely rural Ontario tradition that help engaged couples raise money for their nuptials — and give neighbors a good reason to party.

 By Shivani Gonzalez

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

They Grew Apart, Then Became Close Again

Trent and Denise Montagu never stopped caring for each other after their divorce. “I didn’t ever stop loving Trent,” she said “I stopped wanting to be in marriage with him, which is different.”

 By Louise Rafkin

A Former Culinary Couple Now Thrives as a Blended Family

For Gale Gand and Rick Tramonto, both chefs, their passion for food always came first. After their divorce, they’ve learned to prioritize family.

 By Louise Rafkin

Challenged to Sustain Their Lifestyle

Therapy and fancy vacations couldn’t remove the strain on this couple’s marriage, which was brought about by ongoing financial problems.

 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