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Renovating a Family

by Christine Kalafus December 27, 2019December 30, 2022

After her husband’s infidelity, Christine Kalafus re-architected her marriage. Now she needs to let her son in on the plans.

Posted inEditor's Pick

My Mother’s Daughter

by Sari Botton February 28, 2019October 19, 2022

In this personal essay, Molly Jong Fast considers her famous parents’ and grandparents’ tendencies toward infidelity, and how she is still affected, as an adult child.

Posted inEditor's Pick

Charting the Love — and Betrayal — in Our Stars

by Sari Botton October 9, 2018October 19, 2022

A personal essay in which Cherise Morris turns to astrology and Beyonce lyrics to move through of a difficult moment in her relationship.

Posted inEditor's Pick, Essays & Criticism, Nonfiction

Charting the Love — and Betrayal — in Our Stars

by Cherise Morris October 9, 2018October 19, 2022

Cherise Morris turns to astrology and Beyoncé lyrics to move through a difficult moment in her relationship.

Posted inEssays & Criticism, Nonfiction, Story

Charting the Love — and Betrayal — in Our Stars

by Cherise Morris October 9, 2018October 19, 2022

Cherise Morris turns to astrology and Beyoncé lyrics to move through a difficult moment in her relationship.

Posted inEditor's Pick

La Otra

by Sari Botton June 28, 2018October 19, 2022

In this personal essay, Jaquira Díaz recalls having her world suddenly turned upside down after a woman and her daughter moved in next door.

Posted inArts & Culture, Nonfiction, Quotes, Reading List

Joss Whedon and the Feminist Pedestal: A Reading List

by Catherine Cusick August 22, 2017October 19, 2022

A guided reading list on feminism, fandom, and fidelity for Buffy enthusiasts.

Posted inEditor's Pick

In Spain, Secrets and a Possible Betrayal

by Krista Stevens April 19, 2017October 19, 2022

When the New York Times asked authors to share stories of when love intersected with travel, Alexander Chee recalls a summer in Granada, Spain, with M. — his boyfriend at the time — who betrayed Chee at a local hammam. “He thought I wanted monogamy more than him, and I didn’t. And I couldn’t forgive […]

Posted inEditor's Pick, Nonfiction, Quotes

Is Infidelity A Search for Identity? On Coupling: An Inventory

by Krista Stevens October 20, 2016October 19, 2022

At Guernica, Melissa Matthewson explores infidelity in the search for her identity.

Posted inNonfiction, Quotes

Is Infidelity A Search for Identity? On Coupling: An Inventory

by Krista Stevens October 20, 2016October 19, 2022

At Guernica, Melissa Matthewson explores infidelity in the search for her identity.

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