Christie Smythe

talking to Dec. 23, 2020

7 People on Blowing Up Their Lives for LovePeople make dramatic decisions for love all the time — from breaking up their marriages to moving halfway across the world.

By Anna Silman

first person Dec. 22, 2020

All the Time I Wasted Trying to Please Indifferent MenThe way Christie Smythe blew up her life for love is harrowing, utterly bananas, and perfectly understandable.

By Brandon Taylor

media Dec. 22, 2020

The Martin Shkreli Romance Saga Is Already Wrapping UpFor two days, the story of a journalist who threw it all away for Martin Shkreli captivated the internet. Now she says she’s ready to date other guys.

By Amanda Arnold

media Dec. 21, 2020

Martin Shkreli’s Long History of Harassing Female JournalistsA new Elle story about a reporter who blew up her life to pursue a romance with Shkreli glosses over an important part of the Pharma Bro’s story.

By Madeleine Aggeler