Love Letter: Terms of Endearment

How does language shape relationships?
This week, me and my fellow editors of Vows and Modern Love has published "Terms of Endearment", a special project on language and love. In it, we explore why some husbands choose to take their wives' surnames and how the language of therapy has seeped into romantic relationships. We look at how couples who speak different languages express love, and what it's like to not have the vocabulary for a particular type of loss.
We share some of our favorite nicknames people have for loved ones and offer a glossary of new dating terms, such as "cookie-jarring" and "cobwebbing." Do you know what "breadcrumb" is or what it means to have "rizz"? Consider taking our quiz.
We want to hear your stories. Here's how to submit a modern love essay or an Unhitched column. Don't feel like writing more than two tweets, an Instagram caption or a Facebook post? Consider submitting Tiny Love Stories, which are no longer than 100 words.

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How does language shape relationships?

This week, me and my fellow editors of Vows and Modern Love has published "Terms of Endearment", a special project on language and love. In it, we explore why some husbands choose to take their wives' surnames and how the language of therapy has seeped into romantic relationships. We look at how couples who speak different languages express love, and what it's like to not have the vocabulary for a particular type of loss.

We share some of our favorite nicknames people have for loved ones and offer a glossary of new dating terms, such as "cookie-jarring" and "cobwebbing." Do you know what "breadcrumb" is or what it means to have "rizz"? Consider taking our quiz.

We want to hear your stories. Here's how to submit a modern love essay or an Unhitched column. Don't feel like writing more than two tweets, an Instagram caption or a Facebook post? Consider submitting Tiny Love Stories, which are no longer than 100 words.