Love Letter: The Modern Love Podcast is Back

Plus: The beauty of 'expiration-date' dating

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story February 10, 2023 By Miya Lee The Modern Love podcast returned this week for a new season. On the premiere, "I Promised God It Was the Last Time," a formerly ultra-Orthodox Jewish woman opens up about coming to terms with her queer identity — and finally embracing her true self. Listen to her story, and look out for new episodes on Wednesday afternoons. MORE MODERN LOVE Read the latest Modern Love essay and collection of Tiny Love Stories. Brian Rea MODERN LOVE The Beauty of Expiration-Date Dating Falling for someone who's leaving can be surprisingly liberating (and so much fun). By Sarah Bevet Brian Rea MODERN LOVE Tiny Love Stories: 'My Parents Fought a Lot' Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. LOVE AND MARRIAGE "Once I got divorced, I always said I will never get married again." Erika P. Rodriguez for The New York Times VOWS The Best Comes to Those Who Wait (By the Bar) Angelique Velez Sina and José Cardona Crespo met while ordering post-golf drinks in Puerto Rico. Now they are partners in business, and in life. By Valeriya Safronova Sasithon Photography MINI-VOWS Private Moments for a Very Public Couple Cody Kolodziejzyk and Kelsey Kreppel have become famous for podcasting about their lives, but kept their proposal mostly personal — washed-ashore seal carcass and all. By Tammy La Gorce Brandon Dill MINI-VOWS After 14 Address Changes, a Final Destination With Each Other "We've learned that home is people," Dr. Marc Beuttler said of his relationship with Matthew Davis, which began in New Orleans. By Vivian Ewing Cheyanna De Nicola Photography MINI-VOWS A Plot Fit for a Rom-Com When Robert Minondo met Eileen Fitzpatrick two decades ago, they became fast friends and remained that way until one New Year's Eve. By Jenny Block Krista Schlueter for The New York Times What Are Your Favorite Wedding Songs? We Want to Hear Them. Creating a great wedding playlist can be a challenging task. So we're putting one together based on your input. By Sadiba Hasan Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT ASK THE EXPERTS "I think this was terrible behavior, but my wife disagrees" Miguel Porlan SOCIAL Q'S How Can I Convince My Wife That She Cheated Her Siblings? While dividing up her late mother's belongings, a woman claimed an extremely valuable artwork for herself, purposely hiding its worth from her fellow heirs. By Philip Galanes Illustration by Tomi Um THE ETHICIST My Husband Won't Help Pay for My Kids' Tuition. Should I Divorce Him? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on how to navigate financial tensions with a spouse By Kwame Anthony Appiah LOVE IN THE NEWS "The term parallel play usually refers to young children playing independently alongside one another, but it can also be a valuable way to think about adult relationships." Cornell Watson for The New York Times Let's Ignore Each Other in the Same Room Why parallel play is good for grown-ups, too. By Sophie Vershbow Getty Images THIRD WHEEL Love You on Tinder. On Hinge, Not So Much. Ever wonder which version of you would get the most swipes? By Gina Cherelus Joyce Dopkeen/The New York Times Leave 'I Love You' to the Pros Prewritten messages offered by flower-delivery services spare customers the hassle of having to put their feelings into words. By Callie Holtermann NOTES ON THE CULTURE Is Celebrity 'Queer Baiting' Really Such a Crime? Even as gender and masculinity are more fluid than ever, it can still rankle when male stars co-opt traditionally gay codes and styles. By Mark Harris Nathalie Lees It's Tough to Talk to Your Partner About Sex. Here's How to Start. First, simply acknowledge that you have it, says sex therapist Vanessa Marin. Then move on to some compliments. By Catherine Pearson Tony Cenicola/The New York Times I Love You, but I Don't Want to Sleep With You Snoring and conflicting schedules are top reasons couples decide to sleep in separate bedrooms. Sex therapists and marriage counselors have their doubts about the arrangement. By Ronda Kaysen Continue reading the main story ADVERTISMENT We want to hear your stories. Here's how to submit a Modern Love essay or an Unhitched column. Don't feel like writing more than two tweets, an Instagram caption or a Facebook post? Consider submitting to Tiny Love Stories, which are no more than 100 words. Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Love Letter from The New York Times. To stop receiving Love Letter, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018