Relationships

A new crop of memoirs and novels lifts the veil on happily-ever-after.

Forget happily ever after—these stories explore what happens after the mask slips.

In “Why We Click,” journalist Kate Murphy explains “interpersonal synchrony” and what it means for our romantic lives, friendships, social movements, and more.

The husband-wife duo behind “Money Together” explains why finances should be an everyday conversation.

When the acclaimed memoirist traded sex for solitude, she found the surprising joys and feminist roots of “The Dry Season.”

Latched Mama founder Melissa Wirt interviewed moms across America. The finding? Moms are not okay.

The bestselling inspirational author explains how to break free of external validation.

You'll find grief, joy, and hope for a fresh future in these vulnerable and honest memoirs and fiction listens.

Tune into these podcasts the next time you need some guidance on romance or navigating the ups and downs of a relationship.

Sociologist Anna Akbari reels in the mother of all catfishing stories in her shocking and deeply personal new memoir.

The prolific author and activist delves into popular misconceptions around what constitutes closeness and shares what disabled people have in common with the queer community.

Holly Gramazio’s novel about a fantasy attic that produces an endless stream of husbands highlights the decision paralysis that comes in a world with too many choices.