The Weekly Edit
Five thoughtful reads on love and relationships, chosen for you.
Week of 5 October 2026
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The Atlantic · 3 August 2026 · Subscription may be required
The Great Romance Slump
By Faith Hill
A searching, often funny long read on why so many young adults are struggling to find love, beginning at a candlelit "mindful singles" event. Worth reading whatever your age: it asks what we lose when romance starts to feel like an optional extra.
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The Guardian · 12 July 2026
'People treat each other as disposable': dating columnist turned novelist Annie Lord on love and sex in the age of apps
By Emma Loffhagen
An engaging interview with a writer who made her name chronicling modern dating. Candid about heartbreak, oversharing and single life, it is a thoughtful look at why so many people still believe in love despite the apps.
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Greater Good (UC Berkeley) · 12 May 2026
Why the Search for Love Looks Different After 50
By Vicki Larson
A warm, clear-eyed guide to later-life dating, from the emotional and family complications to the freedom of letting go of old expectations. Especially relevant to many Dear Cupid readers who are starting again in midlife.
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The Conversation · 12 June 2026
As AI plays a bigger role in relationships, true intimacy is getting lost
By Luke Brunning
A philosopher of love asks what happens when AI starts writing our messages and settling our arguments. Balanced rather than alarmist, it is a timely prompt to think about which parts of intimacy we should keep for ourselves.
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TIME · 17 April 2026
Modern Dating Is Making Us Less Secure
By Amir Levine
The co-author of a well-known book on attachment argues that the design of dating apps can leave people feeling more anxious and less secure. A persuasive opinion piece that explains why "playing it cool" so often backfires.
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