Relationships & Desire

There is no universal job description that makes a man a good partner. Providing, protecting, listening, and taking initiative can all matter, but the…

At the end of a demanding day, one partner may want conversation while the other wants nobody to ask another question. From the outside, exhaustion can…

At twenty-four, Daniel was working in retail, presenting a weekly radio show, and taking a screenwriting class. Four months into a relationship, he…

At first, I let it pass. Robert’s family called me his best friend, and I assumed it was an affectionate description of our marriage. Then I asked them…

Being told you look attractive can be lovely. Being noticed for how you think, act, or make another person’s day can add something different: the…

We first knew each other years before the events that keep bringing us back together. By 2014, our lives had taken different directions. In 2018, as…

If an online date makes you uncomfortable, you can pause or leave. You do not need to establish wrongdoing before deciding that you do not want another…

After becoming single, David grew close to his neighbor, Claire. Walks became dinners, and the relationship became intimate. They enjoyed parts of the…

Some people have a strong height preference. Others barely think about it until a profile asks. Attraction is personal, but the way a preference is…

After years of difficulty around sex, my wife and I agreed to make time on Saturday evening. I felt hopeful. When Saturday came, she was tired and…