What’s the Secret to a Long-Lasting Marriage?
Styles, Yesterday
If you and your partner have been married for 30 years or more and have advice for an enduring marriage, we want to hear from you.
Una empresa china dice a sus trabajadores solteros: cásate o vete
En español, Yesterday
Mientras el gobierno chino se preocupa por el descenso de la natalidad, algunos empresarios privados han ordenado a los trabajadores que pongan de su parte.
Chinese Company to Single Workers: Get Married or Get Out
Foreign, March 4
As China’s government worries about the falling birthrate, some private employers have ordered workers to do their part, or else.
In Havana, a Fiery Connection That Couldn’t Be Ignored
Styles, February 28
Patricia Gillespie and Alvaro Pérez Abrahantes, both documentary filmmakers, met over art in Cuba and, after a temporary separation for work, resumed their developing romance in New York.
An Engagement Fib That Came True
Styles, February 28
To secure a hard-to-get reservation, Carrie Seim said she was celebrating a proposal. Little did she know, Clarke Adams was planning one.
Winning Her Heart by ‘Walking a Thousand Miles for Love’
Styles, February 28
Emma Gray and Adam Chadroff’s romance grew stronger during the pandemic when Mr. Chadroff would walk from his Manhattan apartment to Ms. Gray’s place in Brooklyn several times a week to see her.
There’s Nothing They Can’t Sing and Laugh Their Way Through
Styles, February 28
Marnina Wirtschafter and Micah O’Konis, who are now a comedic musical duo called Couplet, lived across town from each other in Los Angeles (which could have been a deal breaker). They went on a date anyway.
With Video Mapping, Destination Weddings Can Happen Anywhere
Styles, February 27
Some couples are using video mapping — or projections — to create visual experiences intended to transport guests to another place.
Their Wedding Day Became a Local Holiday
Styles, February 21
Kirby Matocha and Chase Edmunds’s wedding day, Feb. 15, was declared “Kirby and Chase Day” by John Whitmire, the Mayor of Houston, who was in attendance.
‘Impossible / It’s Possible’ Became Their Anthem
Styles, February 21
When Emily Giske sang the song from “Cinderella” to Jennifer Percival over the phone soon after they met, long-term love seemed possible.
A ‘Perfect Fit’ in Love and Fashion
Styles, February 21
Jordan Bowen and Luca Marchetto, of the JordanLuca fashion line, walked the runway of their recent show in Milan — straight to the altar.
Their Best Match Came With the Final Swipe
Styles, February 21
Illyse Singer and Ty Duncan were having little luck with dating apps until they connected on Tinder more than two years ago and quickly found they had much in common.
Hayley Paige Reclaims Her Name and Bridal Brand
Styles, February 20
After a long legal battle that stripped her of her name and brand, the bridal designer is making a return to the industry with a new collection and a new deal.
Winnie Harlow and Kyle Kuzma’s Engagement Met With Star-Studded Congratulations
Styles, February 19
The couple’s happy news captured the hearts of celebrity friends and fans alike.
This Chef Can Help You Share Your Love Story in 4 Courses
Styles, February 15
The executive chef Daniel Capra discusses the often difficult task of building the perfect wedding menu for couples and their guests.
‘Joyful Chaos’: Couples Flock to Courthouses to Wed on Valentine’s Day
Express, February 14
At a midnight ceremony and in courthouses and city buildings booked months in advance, couples exchanged vows in civil ceremonies as Valentine’s Day fell on a Friday.
She Was the Female Lead in His Film. Now She’s His Leading Lady.
Styles, February 14
When Alan Yang, known for “Parks and Recreation” and “Master of None,” directed his first film, Christine Ko’s audition tape stopped him in his tracks. Once the film wrapped, romance emerged.
She Asked Him On a Second Date 20 Minutes Into the First One
Styles, February 14
As Nina Niles and Billy Hanifin debated the minutiae of the Marvel universe, she asked if he wanted to see the superhero film “Shang-Chi.”
Their Late-Night Phone Calls Confirmed They Were Right for Each Other
Styles, February 14
When Kieran Miller and Emma McGee connected in Miami, it set off a spark that quickly became a long-distance relationship.
Love in This Tub
Real Estate, February 11
A Poconos hotel closed last year. What happened to its iconic heart-shaped tubs?
Falling for ‘the Same Kind of Weird’
Styles, February 7
When Jessica Papilla’s sister managed Michael Burnett at Starbucks, she had a hunch he and her sibling would hit it off.
A Wedding Where Cold Feet Were to Be Expected
Styles, February 7
When Eric Sun and Jennifer Liu, avid travelers who met in college, decided to marry, there was one continent left on their list: Antarctica.
They Met Analyzing Stories Like These
Styles, February 7
As Kim Nguyen gathered data on New York Times wedding announcements, she came across Todd Schneider’s analysis of them.
They Were Best Friends — Until That Trip to Mexico
Styles, February 7
Catherine Singiser became Dr. Sara Attalla’s go-to person when she first joined the gastroenterology practice where both are employed. A romance eventually followed.
Courthouse Weddings Have Never Been More Chic
Styles, February 6
These low-key nuptials are growing in popularity and becoming an aesthetic, offering couples intimate yet affordable settings for their big day.
My Toddler Son Likes to Wear Dresses. Can He Wear One to My Sister’s Wedding?
Styles, February 5
A mother wants to respect her 2½-year-old’s preference for dressing like his older sister, but she worries that letting him do so would bother the bridal couple.
She Got Kicked Out of Canada. Their Story Didn’t End There.
Styles, August 16
AJ Aquino met Dr. David Poon while visiting Toronto from Ireland in 2017. During the pandemic, she visited him and was turned away. And so began their efforts to help other couples reunite.
The Upside of a Population Decline
Letters, October 5
Readers disagree with an essay expressing concern about a decline after a peak. Also: Rudy Giuliani’s drinking; book bans; masks in hospitals; wedding magic.
What All the Single Ladies (and Men) Say About the Economy
Business, June 9
A major jeweler claims the pandemic may have prevented people from meeting their future fiancés, cutting demand for engagement rings. Inflation and anxiety among shoppers haven’t helped.
The ‘Hot Vax Summer’ That Lived Up to Its Hype
Styles, April 21
In 2021, Megan O’Connor and her friends organized a singles outing in Brooklyn. Omar Elsayed showed up, and the two hit it off immediately. But it was a “serendipitous encounter” in Greece that sealed the deal.
What TikTok Told Us About the Economy in 2022
Business, December 31
From Barbiecore to revenge travel, social media trends gave us a clear picture of the forces reshaping the economy.
After Pandemic Delays, a New Dilemma: Disinviting Wedding Guests
Styles, May 25
Revoking invitations can at the very least be awkward and, at most, be seen as a major faux pas. But that hasn’t stopped couples from doing so to have celebrations on their terms.