Subscriber Exclusive: This Week’s Modern Love Essay

We talked about our ideal wedding on our third date. That was probably too soon. Every Friday, subscribers to the New York Times can access the latest Modern Love column read aloud. The Modern Love Podcast publishes full-length episodes every Wednesday. This week’s essay is "From Cuddling to Cold Shoulder and Back Again (and Again)" written by Clarissa Perkins. The audio is narrated by Gabra Zackman. Production support by Naomi Noury. Engineered by Sophia Lanman.