Modern Love: He Took My Story, So I Made a New One

Plus: Tiny Love Stories: 'I Thought I Was Straight'

View in browser July 18, 2025, 1:01 p.m. Eastern time Every week, we'll send you stories about relationships, feelings, betrayals and revelations. If you would like to share your own love story, consider submitting a Modern Love essay or a Tiny Love Story. Brian Rea He Took My Story, So I Made a New One When my 60-year-old husband suddenly left, I lost a sense of who I was, but not entirely. Open now Tiny Love Stories: 'I Thought I Was Straight' Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words Open now Where Have Men Gone? We're Right Here. Readers respond to a Modern Love essay that asks why so many men have retreated from dating and relationships. Open now Modern Love How to Keep Love Alive, With Rob Delaney of 'Dying for Sex' The Emmy-nominated actor talks about his role as the messy-but-sexy "Neighbor Guy," and learning to pay "focused attention" in his own marriage. 37 MIN LISTEN See more stories Read the latest Modern Love columns and more with the New York Times app. If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates about Modern Love. To stop receiving Modern Love, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018