My husband was 40 and thought he didn't have the energy for another baby. But when I ended up pregnant, he was thrilled.

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When Melissa Noble found out she was pregnant with her third child, she was nervous to tell her husband, but he was excited.

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At 72, I'm still constantly making new friends. I look for people with similar interests and am always open to new connections.

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Louisa Rogers and her husband Barry, right, enjoy hanging out with friends together.

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Last week, my friend Robbie and I cycled along a bike path for about three miles, then locked our bikes and walked through brush to a small beach. No one was around, so I had a nude dip, and afterward, we sat on a rock and talked.

I had a hard time connecting with my dad. Now that he's dead, I'm learning to love him for who he was.

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I was raised by a single dad. Even though he died 2 years ago, I'm still learning how to grieve.

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The author and her dad had a special bond. She is still learning to grieve him.

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I used to judge my daughter for not folding the laundry. Then I realized there was a heartwarming reason why.

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Margery Berger (not pictured) used to judge her daughter for how she cleaned.

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When I quit my job, the CFO came to my house and kissed me. We've now been married for over 25 years.

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The author, left, met her husband, right, when they were coworkers.

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My husband was a stay-at-home dad for a year. I learned about the double standards that exist for working dads and moms.

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MaryLou Costa's husband was a stay-at-home dad for a year.

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I've been with my boyfriend for 12 years. We own a home, are planning to adopt a child, but don't want to marry.

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The author (left) and her partner have been together for 12 years and have no plans on getting married.

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We're having 2 weddings because many of our LGBTQ+ guests don't feel safe going to Florida

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My partner and I are planning to have a wedding in New York and one in Florida.

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I had a rough divorce, but I still buy a Father's Day present for my kids' dad

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