Also, an emerging picture of China’s Covid crisis.
Tag: Dating and Relationships
Lonely, Single and Over 50? China Has a Game Show for That.
Several popular television programs in the country are helping to encourage conversations about the social, romantic and sexual needs of older Chinese people.
My Friend Helped Me Carry My Burdens. His Proved Too Heavy.
He was a precious lifeline for me during the Covid lockdown in India, but he struggled with family pressures and heartbreak.
‘Modern Love’ Goes Global in New Television Series
The latest iteration of the “Modern Love” franchise, “Modern Love Tokyo,” begins streaming on Oct. 21.
Dating Apps Thrive in China, but Not Just for Romance
China has cracked down on many tech companies, but has allowed dating apps that provide social connections to flourish.
This Man Married a Fictional Character. He’d Like You to Hear Him Out.
Akihiko Kondo and thousands of others are in devoted fictional relationships, served by a vast industry aimed at satisfying the desires of a fervent fan culture.
Sad Coda for Lovelorn Octogenarians Who Absconded Through Outback
Terry Gibbs was apprehended after abducting his longtime partner from her nursing home and setting out on a 3,000-mile journey. Seven weeks later, they died two days apart.
How One Woman Fell In Love Again After 80
For Phyllis Raphael, 86, a chance meeting on the street turned into a get-together. Then came a date. A second and third followed. So did a love affair.
How One Woman Fell In Love Again After 80
For Phyllis Raphael, 86, a chance meeting on the street turned into a get-together. Then came a date. A second and third followed. So did a love affair.
Are You in an Interfaith Relationship in India?
Religious diversity has defined India for centuries, but interfaith unions remain rare. The Times wants to know the social and political forces at work to separate or support those relationships.