Waitlists, walk-ins, and bar seating: A procrastinator’s guide to Valentine’s Day dining in Seattle Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year, which makes it more challenging for procrastinators to get last-minute reservations at their favorite restaurant. Seattle Times food writer Tan Vinh has recommendations for how to salvage a romantic evening even if you are a few days late making plans. Vaughan Jones
Dear Life Kit: My boyfriend says I need to live on my own before we move in together Relationship researchers and clinical psychologists Julie Schwartz Gottman and John Gottman weigh in on four tricky relationship questions. Becky Harlan
A LOTR Valentine's Bonus from TMB! TMB hosts / everyone's soul mates Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays understand that Valentine's Day is a made-up holiday. But they love you so much, they made this special Valentine's Day bonus episode just for you anyway! Lindy West
The Depp-Heard case places a spotlight on relationships and intimate partner violence Depp and Heard are not only arguing their case in front of a judge, but also in the court of public opinion. Amina Kilpatrick
This former cult member is helping 'deprogram' QAnon believers Diane Benscoter escaped a religious cult when she was 21. Now, she's helping others "deprogram" their loved ones who are being manipulated by QAnon and other forms of misinformation and disinformation. Katie Campbell
Even babies and toddlers know that swapping saliva is a sure sign of love For infants, toddlers, and children, one sign of an especially close relationship is if two people do something that involves exchanging saliva, like taking bites from the same piece of food. Nell Greenfieldboyce
22 tips for 2022: If you're feeling flirty, try giving someone your number Next time, if you find yourself interested in someone, try giving them your number. Focus on creating a mutually pleasant interaction, and let the other person decide if they want to hit you up. Andrew Limbong
How understanding jealousy could lead to a better relationship Jealousy isn't all bad. When cultivated correctly, it can also be an opportunity to "deepen our awareness of what we want, who we care about and who we are," says research psychologist Joli Hamilton. Andee Tagle
Quarantine from the closet: A love story told through missed calls A fictional story about two young people navigating their newfound distance during the pandemic, told through their voicemail messages. Simone St. Pierre Nelson
Dating during the pandemic: Swipe right if you've been vaccinated against Covid-19 Dating and relationships have definitely changed over the last year. Some people on the dating scene are also sharing whether they’ve been vaccinated against Covid-19. Or rather, they're claiming as much. Katie Campbell
