Modern Love

Adrenaline rush alert — submitted an essay to Modern Love.

Years in the making, uncountable revisions, and a simple acknowledgment that says I shouldn’t follow up:

Thank you for writing to Modern Love at The New York Times. If you are submitting an essay, this email serves as confirmation of receipt. Please allow 3-4 months (or more) for a response. Response times may vary according to volume. There is no need to follow up.

At least it’s done. Now, time to pretend I don’t check my inbox every morning with a tiny flicker of hope.

Update as of April 2: Received a form rejection.

Dear Mansi,

Thank you for sending your writing to Modern Love. Although I don't find your essay right for our needs, I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to consider it. I regret that the volume of submissions we receive makes it impractical for me to offer editorial feedback.

Best wishes,
Miya Lee, Modern Love projects editor