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.
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Marriage
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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 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.