Modern Love
The New York Times
For 20 years, the Modern Love column has given New York Times readers a glimpse into the complicated love lives of real people. Since its start, the column has evolved into a TV show, three books and a podcast.
Each week, host Anna Martin brings you stories and conversations about love in all its glorious permutations, dumb pitfalls and life-changing moments. New episodes every Wednesday.
Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.
Each week, host Anna Martin brings you stories and conversations about love in all its glorious permutations, dumb pitfalls and life-changing moments. New episodes every Wednesday.
Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.
Episodes
Mentioned books
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Nov 12, 2025 • 46min
On Our Third Date, I Asked for a Joint Bank Account
Janene Lin, an essayist, delves into her unconventional dating approach when she proposed a joint bank account on a third date. She reveals how the weight of paying or splitting bills made her feel undervalued in relationships. Janene shares chaotic family dinner rituals that shaped her money viewpoints and explains why she believed a joint account would test compatibility. Surprisingly, her date, Aodhán, agreed to meet at the bank, leading to a unique bond. Now married, they navigate family finances as partners, emphasizing the importance of early money conversations.
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Nov 5, 2025 • 56min
The Love Poem Andrea Gibson Wrote for Their Widow...and for You
Megan Falley, an award-winning poet and partner of the late Andrea Gibson, shares her journey of love and loss. They discuss their electrifying first encounter and the profound intimacy that deepened through Andrea's ovarian cancer diagnosis. Megan reflects on navigating grief as a young widow and the ways she keeps Andrea's spirit alive, including a final love song and her poem, 'Love Letter from the Afterlife.' Their story is a poignant testament to enduring love amidst life’s challenges.
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Dec 7, 2015 • 2min
Introducing 'Modern Love: The Podcast'
Dive into heartfelt tales of love that illuminate the joys and challenges of relationships. Personal essays are brought to life by notable voices, each sharing their unique experiences of love, loss, and redemption. Listeners are invited to connect personally with these intimate stories, making it a reminder of love's complexity and beauty. Join the journey through relatable anecdotes that resonate and inspire, perfect for anyone who believes in the transformative power of love.
