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Finding love is rarely a straightforward journey—and a polarized world of social media and dating apps can make it even harder. In today’s reading list, our editors have compiled stories on the demise of American romance, second-chance couples, being the “other woman,” and more.
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The Slow, Quiet Demise of American Romance
Long before calls for a 4B-style sex strike, men and women in the United States were already giving up on dating.
By Faith Hill
The Type of Love That Makes People Happiest
When it comes to lasting romance, passion has nothing on friendship.
By Arthur C. Brooks
Dear Therapist: I Was the Other Woman
I know I sound naive, but this wasn’t like a “normal” affair.
By Lori Gottlieb
The Woman Who Made Online Dating Into a ‘Science’
Almost 20 years ago, Helen Fisher helped revolutionize dating. She has no regrets.
By Kaitlyn Tiffany
What Second-Chance Couples Know About Love
Getting back together with an ex is risky—but it might pay off.
By Faith Hill
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A ‘Radical’ Approach to Reclaiming Your Attention
By Kaitlyn Tiffany
To enter the Strother School of Radical Attention, you have to walk through what has come to be known as “influencer alley.” Any time of day or night, dozens of people will be standing along this brick-paved part of Brooklyn, snapping the same Instagram photo with the Manhattan Bridge and East River in the background. There’s nothing wrong with this, but it struck me as a little funny while I headed to a course about unraveling the coercive powers of social media, phones, and digital life.
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