Poetry Feb 13 For Valentine's Day, put down your phone and face your feelings with these poems We are more connected than ever, but poet Matthew Siegel finds it’s made communication and knowing our own feelings more difficult. By Jennifer Hijazi
Arts Feb 07 Watch 7:30 In 'The Heart Is a Shifting Sea,' Indian couples navigate domestic squalls and rapid change “The Heart is a Shifting Sea” is a story of modern love told through the eyes of three Indian couples in Mumbai. The NewsHour’s Elizabeth Flock spent years following how these men and women navigate marriage and relationships at a… By PBS News Hour
Arts Feb 06 A window into love and marriage in modern-day Mumbai In Mumbai, people say the monsoons make everyone fall in love. But this year the rains are late and the June nights are hot. So are tempers. By Elizabeth Flock
Jun 16 Watch 3:12 I ignored advice and followed my boyfriend to a new city after college. Here's why Caroline Kitchener grew up hearing that strong women don't need to rely on a partner to have a happy and successful life. But after graduating college, her values clashed with real life: She decided to move to a new city… By PBS News Hour
Feb 14 Love is fleeting but these vintage valentines are worth keeping By Dayana Morales Gomez If you're looking for inspiration, the Library of Virginia has a collection of a few hundred postcards and greeting cards dating back to the early 20th century. Continue reading
Nov 30 Watch 2:37 Carmen Maria Machado on marrying after your parents divorce By PBS News Hour Writer Carmen Maria Machado wasn't totally surprised when her parents informed her, 31 years into their marriage, that they were planning to divorce. But the news did produce a wave of anxiety over her own upcoming wedding. She shares how… Continue watching
Jun 18 Obama urges parents to teach children to cherish differences By Michael D. Regan and Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Barack Obama asked parents Saturday to teach their children to love, not hate, and to appreciate differences as something to cherish, not fear. Continue reading
Feb 11 Watch 8:34 In the market for love? Here's how economics can help By PBS News Hour These days we turn to online dating to give us more options for a love affair or a life partner. But how do you maximize your chances of hitting the jackpot? Economics correspondent Paul Solman explores how the language of… Continue watching
Jun 09 Paris bridge can't handle weight of love (locks) By Colleen Shalby In 2008, a tradition popped up in France among lovebirds. Couples began linking padlocks to the Pont des Arts--a footbridge in Paris--as a symbol for their love, forever throwing away the key into the river Seines. But on Sunday night,… Continue reading