Both of my kids recently started dating and their breakups are hard on me, too. I'm also invested in their relationships.

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Terri Peters with her two kids standing outside in front of trees.
Terri Peters was surprised by how hard it is for her when her kids go through breakups.

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A couple unhappy in their marriages met on Ashley Madison. They're still together 20 years after cheating on their spouses and have no regrets.

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Michael Oshust and Stephania Meyer on their wedding day, looking into each others eyes in front of the sea.
Michael Oshust and Stephania Meyer got married in 2007, after beginning their relationship while married to other people.

Michael Oshust and Stephania Meyer

When my son's dad moved out, we thought our relationship was over — but we're still family

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Sara Graybeal with her son and her son's father. They are smiling and standing on a beach.
Sara Graybeal doesn't live with her son's father anymore, but they still consider each other family.

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My partner gifted me a dog that became like a child to us. When we broke up, custody of the dog got complicated.

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The author's boyfriend gifted her a dog.

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The CEO of Airbnb says Barack Obama gave him one piece of advice about love and friendship after a breakup

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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky (left) and former president Barack Obama (right)
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky (left) and former president Barack Obama (right)

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