Overheard: The Conversation, in Context
"Same-sex marriage is everywhere, all of the time. One cannot hide from it."
Marriage
Rock Bands Need a Married Square as Much as They do the Wild Bachelor
Both punk bands and student groups produce more innovative work if they contain a mix of married and single people.
The Kids Are All Right, But Their Parents Are Out of Control
Extramarital sex has increased greatly for Americans in their 50s and 60s.
A Christian Family Comes to Terms With a Trans Son’s Wedding
LGBTQ acceptance is slowly growing in Baptist communities. But when Ro Sibaja wanted to marry his girlfriend, he learned that the path to acceptance isn’t always linear.INLINE
The World-Changing Power of Single Women
A new book charts the rise of unattached women through history—and makes the case for how they can change public policy.
Who Still Opposes Gay Marriage, and Why
The lingering stereotype of homosexuals as promiscuous.
The Marriage Proposal Photography Trend
What's accounted for the recent explosion of this super-niche industry? And what does it have to do with 1990s NBA star Shawn Bradley?
The Elsewhere Effect
Why the grass always seems greener on the other side—until you're out of college.
What's Marriage Got to Do With Poverty?
A new report argues that promoting marriage could reduce poverty in America. Is there any truth to that?
It’s Fine to Take Your Spouse’s Name
There are many reasons people still do it—and to misunderstand them is to misunderstand the possibilities of the modern family.
Why Do Women Usually File for Divorce?
Well, it's not that women are more sensitive—we can tell you that much.
Single and Loving It, for Some
Researchers find that people who work to avoid conflicts are just as happy single—in fact, they're happier than other singles.
'Vanity Fair' Doesn’t Understand What's Going on With Dating or Tinder
Economic forces, rather than technological ones, are changing the way young people pursue relationships.
'Marriage Is a Human Institution; It Doesn’t Come in One Shape That Fits Everybody'
The Supreme Court's landmark decision on same-sex marriage has put the issue of love and contracts front and center, and for legal scholars like Martha Ertman—author of the book Love's Promises: How Formal and Informal Contracts Shape All Kinds of Families—it's about time.
The Huge Victory for LGBT Rights Everyone Missed Amidst All the Same-Sex Marriage Celebration
A New Jersey jury just struck a blow against the dangerous way too many Americans think about homosexuality.
The Tribal Rites of Motherhood on Manhattan's Upper East Side
Wednesday Martin channels Jane Goodall as she attempts to gain access to a very select group.
Brutal Kinship
An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to subscribers.
The Science Supporting Same-Sex Marriage
A number of medical and research societies have published consensus statements supporting same-sex marriage. We thought it would be a good time to review them.
A Show About Outsiders, for Outsiders
Books and movies can provide our own private oasis, but also a way to find communion with others. And there’s something special in discovering a fictional universe in which outsiders come together.
For Young Couples, Dependency Spawns Infidelity
A study of young married Americans finds people who are economically dependent on their spouse are more likely to have an affair.
Same-Sex Parents Spend More Time With Their Children
Women in different-sex and same-sex relationships do not differ in the amount of time they spend in child-focused activities. It's the heterosexual men who aren't making the time for their kids.
The Next Irish Revolution
Will Ireland become the first country to legalize same-sex marriage through a popular vote? M.V. Lee Badgett explains why the Catholic nation may create a turning point in the global LGBT rights movement.