I was unsure about my relationship of 8 months. A couple I met on a cruise gave me the advice I needed.
AscentXmedia/Getty ImagesI took a cruise with my then-boyfriend, despite being unsure if he was the one.At the cruise, we met...
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After grad school, I moved in with my mother-in-law in Italy to save money while I job hunt. I’m learning it’s OK to ask for help.
The author moved in with her mother-in-law after she finished grad school.Courtesy of Catherine WorkI just finished my second graduate...
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My immigrant parents attended my Yale graduation. Seeing them on the Ivy League campus for the first time was surprisingly moving.
The author's parents attended his Yale graduation.Courtesy of Gavin SusantioMy immigrant parents never visited me while I was a student...
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I never talk to strangers on the plane. After my dad died, a passenger helped me talk about my grief.
The author (not pictured) used to avoid talking to strangers in the plane.skynesher/Getty ImagesI was traveling alone to see my...
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As a digital nomad, I thought dating was impossible. But I had a whirlwind romance in Argentina and developed a long-distance relationship.
The author (right) met his partner (left) while traveling.Courtesy of Harrison PierceI'm a digital nomad and met my partner in...
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I’m 43 and a mom of toddlers. They motivate me to stay active.
Getty ImagesI waited until later to have kids, and I thought it would mean slowing down.Instead, I feel more active...
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I took myself to the movies alone. I ended up falling in love.
FanPro/Getty ImagesAfter not doing it for a while, I decided to take myself solo to the movies.I started chatting with...
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Navigating Mother’s Day without a mother is impossibly hard. I wish brands would make it easier to opt out of ads.
Smith Collection/Gado/Getty ImagesMy mom died days after Mother's Day in 2021.For the next year, I worried about holidays without her,...
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I loved life in Bozeman, Montana, but I got priced out. Luckily, moving 100 miles away felt like an upgrade.
Although settling in Bozeman didn't work out for me, I lucked into a different spot that changed my life for...
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My name is Karen. People online use it to make fun of me.
The author has a love-hate relationship with her name.Courtesy of the authorGrowing up in Egypt, no one could pronounce my...
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