From “situationships” to “pink flags,” many dating and relationship terms have made the rounds on social media in recent years. But one that’s particularly impactful is “parallel play.” This concept ...

Most humans are afraid of silence. We listen to music when we shower, and podcasts while we run. We watch TV while we eat. When a conversation briefly lulls, we call it “awkward silence” and fill it ...

“These days I’m up to my ass in routine,” sings Sloan bassist Chris Murphy on his band’s tenth album in 15 years, Parallel Play. “I’m not a kid anymore!” No kidding—after spending more than a decade ...

Are we who we are in spite of our afflictions, or because of them? This question beats at the heart of Tim Page’s brief, unadorned memoir, “Parallel Play: Growing Up With Undiagnosed Asperger’s.” An ...