Zenat Begum on loving out loud, her immigrant, Bangladeshi parents, and what “home” means to her.
Category: Friendship
On Loving Better: An Expert’s Guide to More Caring Relationships
Explore ways we love best, where we fall short, and how we can learn to love better.
On Extending Grace: What To Do When You Find Yourself Judging Your Friends
Recognizing that your friends’ actions or decisions are evoking something in you is the first step.
10 Characters That Should Have Been LGBTQ+
Just because a character isn’t explicitly written to be queer doesn’t mean they can’t be. Words by Jordan Currie. Art by Sam Liacos. I’ve realized as I’ve gotten older that being a queer media consumer can feel like being a pop culture archaeologist—an endless hunt for representation in the nitty gritty subtext, digging through dirt…
Songs for a Quarantine Valentine’s Day
Here’s ILYs staff-curated Valentine’s Day Playlist. There’s a song for every type of love, so you’re guaranteed to feel feels.
ILY’s Holiday Gift Guide for Long Distance Love
There are still ways to send love from afar this holiday season, and support small businesses along the way.
Jessie Reyez (Cover Story)
An intimate conversation about love and death with Colombian-Canadian singer and songwriter, Jessie Reyez.
How to Date Your Friend’s Former Flame Without the Drama
Six people speak candidly about being in this conundrum and the outcomes may surprise you.
How to Be Friends With Your Significant Other’s Friends
A guide on how to be friends with your partner’s squad.
A Guide to Heart Emojis
There are over 20 heart emojis–here’s what they mean and how to use them.
A Galentine’s Day Guide
Suggestions if you’re looking for last-minute ideas on how to spend your Valentine’s Day as a crew.
First Encounter: Carla Smith & Anthony Lewis
First Encounter is a new series exploring the origins of relationships.
A Holiday Gift Guide For Every Type Of Situationship
We asked some friends for the best finds to wrap up for your situationship.
How I Relate To Jhené Aiko’s Penny (Essay)
Words by Mya Abraham.