Ice Luges Are the Latest Party Novelty

When guests arrived at Alison Leiby’s recent Hanukkah party, they were greeted with an unusual sight for a Brooklyn apartment: an ice luge. Sitting in the center of her kitchen island, the large ice sculpture said “Happy Hanukkah” in big letters and had two carved slides meant for pouring, cooling and drinking alcohol. Ms. Leiby,…

How the Language of Therapy Took Over Dating

To Ms. Chavis, people repeat the language they learn from social media, where people, especially women, swap tips on how to recognize the signs of potential manipulation. Sometimes, these come from actual therapists; often, the advice is given by anyone with a front-facing camera. Dr. Jessi Gold, a psychiatrist at Washington University in St. Louis…

Dos besos inmencionables

Llamé al 144, el equivalente austriaco del 911, y con eficiencia militar brindé información sobre su estado y nuestra ubicación. Un minuto después, el cuerpo de Kevin se relajó, el arco de su espalda cedió y emitió un horrible traqueteo. Luego, volvió a respirar, ahogando el aire en sus pulmones. Parecía estar extrañamente… ¿bien? Tomé…

How to Navigate Your Child’s First Crush

Idealizing a boyfriend-girlfriend dynamic can suggest that “these relationships are critical to being a complete person and to being happy,” said Amanda J. Rose, a professor of psychological sciences at the University of Missouri who has studied peer relationships from childhood through young adulthood. In addition, she added, “it really reinforces traditional gender roles.” Encourage your…

‘Ghosting,’ ‘Orbiting,’ ‘Rizz’: A Guide to Modern Dating Terms

Picture this: You’re currently single and “cobwebbing” in the aftermath of your previous failed relationship. The attractive person you thought had “rizz” is starting to exhibit “beige flags,” so you turn to your ongoing “situationship” for attention, but deep down you hope to meet someone worth “soft-launching” on Instagram. Can you relate? To describe yourself…