I visit my 82-year-old dad multiple times a week. He still tells people he's lonely.

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I deleted every app on my phone except for calls and texts. It changed how I thought, slept, and spoke to people.

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My mom's ex-boyfriend and I are still in touch after 30 years. He paid off my student debt, we travel together, and I call him my 'second dad.'

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The author and her mother's ex-boyfriend, Charles, in Scotland.
The author stayed close to her mother's ex-boyfriend.

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I planned our 11-day family trip to Europe without focusing on our kids. It was a smashing success.

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The author and her family on a canal cruise in Amsterdam.
The author and her family spent 11 days in Europe, touring four countries.

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My 10-year-old was craving independence so I got him a landline. He's already organizing his own playdates.

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The author gave her 10-year-old a landline.

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My partner and I are 23 and planning our prenup. We are far from rich, but want an equitable relationship from the start.

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The author and her partner are drafting their prenup together.

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I met my partner while on a solo trip in Europe. Now we're traveling the world together and navigating a long-distance relationship.

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The author and her boyfriend on a balcony overlooking the ocean.
I matched with my boyfriend on Tinder while I was on a solo trip in Europe.

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As a high school teacher, I see first hand how a lack of motivation can impact teens. Here's how parents can help them feel more inspired.

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I wasn't prepared for the world of youth sports. It's expensive, competitive, and a huge commitment.

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The author's son plays in a youth soccer league.

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