Love

By the Fourth Date, Certain About Forever

Jasmine Bolton and Junior West, who met on the dating app Hinge, spent their fourth date at a friend’s wedding. The event sparked a desire for their own future nuptials.

 By Shivani Vora

A Flight Seatmate Turned Soul Mate

When Venkata Datta Sai met PV Sindhu, a champion badminton player, on a plane, there was a spark, but her popularity concerned him. “She’s like the LeBron James of this side of the world,” he said.

 By Valeriya Safronova

He Wasn’t a ‘Bot,’ but Quickly Became Her Partner

Veronica Fitzpatrick and Kevin Fay met through the dating app Hinge in November 2022, and less than a year later, they became engaged.

 By John Otis

It All Started With a Brief Touch on the Shoulder

Justin Baiardi and Kiera Rommel began chatting while he was working as a nightclub bouncer. “It was so magnetic,” she said of their interaction.

 By Jenny Block

An Unexpected Proposal, Then a First Date Days Later

When Cori Harris and Edgar Hayes met at a local supermarket checkout line, she thought he looked like a wizard from “The Lord of the Rings.” A mutual crush emerged.

 By Tammy LaGorce

I Still Don’t Know Why I Said Yes

In the language of physics, we were a quantum entanglement event.

 By Shobha Dasari

Tiny Love Stories: ‘He Never Says the Words’

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

Running From Shame (for 26.2 Miles)

After having an affair with a married man, I ran a marathon to absolve my sins. It didn’t work.

 By Rachel Stevens

Tiny Love Stories: ‘My Mother Upstaged Jesus’

To celebrate the season, we gathered five of our favorite holiday-themed Tiny Love Stories.

Grief Makes Us Time Travelers

A neuroscientist studying memory, I used to believe time was linear. Then my mother had a stroke.

 By Ida Momennejad

For Two Indian Movie Stars, a Love Language Expressed in Telugu

Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya Akkineni bonded over their South Indian roots and a shared language that felt like home. They married in an “intimate” ceremony of 300.

 By Sadiba Hasan

At the Top of Her Bucket List: Saying ‘I Do’

When Moira Legault, who has brain cancer, was given about a year to live, she knew she wanted to spend the rest of her life with Tyler Ferron.

 By Sadiba Hasan

A Breakup Was Just the Beginning of Their Story

When Amaiya Davis and Matthew Wynter’s relationship ended abruptly, Ms. Davis blamed it on a cosmic shift, but she never lost hope. “I think part of me always knew we would get back together,” she said.

 By Tammy LaGorce

‘Star Wars’ Actress Finds the ‘Cool Nerd’ She Sought. A ‘Bridgerton’ Wedding Followed.

Philicia Saunders and Jordan Wilson discovered a mutual love of cosplay, anime, video games — and, eventually, each other.

 By Leslie Katz

At First They Hid Their Love, Then a Reality Show Gave Them Courage

Gregory Mathis and Richard Cooper bonded over faith and family. Mr. Mathis said he felt early on that their souls were aligned. But both feared the judgment of being openly gay.

 By Valeriya Safronova

Trading the Formal Wedding Feast for a Food Truck

To encourage more partying — or save space and money — some couples are abandoning the sit-down dinner.

 By Shivani Vora

First Comes Marriage. Then Comes the Rehearsal Dinner.

Some couples are opting to get the wedding out of the way first, so they can relax and enjoy the rest of the festivities.

 By Alyson Krueger

What’s the Best Wedding Favor? Let Your Guests Decide.

A growing number of couples are including gifting suites that allow their wedding attendees to pick a souvenir they’ll actually use.

 By Shivani Vora

And the Groom Wore Shorts

Call it an unintended consequence of climate change or a relaxation of fashion dictates: At weddings, more guests and couples are showing a little leg.

 By Alyson Krueger

Lavish Pre-Wedding Parties That Rival the Main Event

The celebrations hosted by the Ambani family have thrusts the trend into the spotlight. Wedding professionals say couples are spending more than ever on extravagant events to kick off their nuptials.

 By Shivani Vora

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