Taylor Frankie Paul and the Downfall of the ‘Bachelor’ Empire

As competing dating shows flaunt modern norms, the ABC franchise finds itself mired in scandals and stymied by its traditional approach to love.

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I Needed ‘Heated Rivalry’: Gay Romance Minus the Tragedy

After a lifetime of settling for shame, secrecy and death onscreen, I had my doubts about “Heated Rivalry.” Then it seduced me, too.

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What Does Romance Mean to You?

Our podcast listeners share the everyday ways love shows up in their lives.

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The Secret to Happiness May Lie in Our Social Skills

A new book, “How to Feel Loved,” links our social skills to how content we are.

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She Tried to Kill a President. He Loved Her Anyway.

A retired widower married Sara Jane Moore, who shot at President Ford in 1975. It tore his family apart.

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For Spouses of U.S. Citizens, Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs

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Opinion | Bros Need Some Bros

Commercial camaraderie underscores how it’s lacking in real life.

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