Modern Love Stories That Changed Readers’ Lives - The New York Times

For 20 years, Modern Love has recorded people’s lives. The column has also had real-life reverberations on readers. Credit... Brian Rea Supported by By Miya Lee Miya Lee began interning for Modern Love in 2014 when she was a college freshman. Today, she’s the Modern Love projects editor, involved in all aspects of the franchise. “So what have you learned about love?” people often ask when they find out I’m an editor of Modern Love. “Oh, you know,” I say, “a lot.” Or, “Most clichés are accurate.” Or I delay, promising, “I’ll tell you later.” In case we don’t meet again, I’ll tell you now: After 10 years of participating in this unique and precious work alongside my thoughtful boss, Daniel Jones, I’ve learned that love is like a form of energy — sustenance as integral to our existence as food, sunshine and the air we breathe. And, like energy, I believe love is indestructible, constantly transferred between people, passed down from one generation to the next, durable through time and eve

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