I couldn't afford to move out when my boyfriend and I broke up. We're still roommates a year later because it makes works for us.

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The author, not pictured, still lives with her ex-boyfriend.

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I dated a man 15 years older, and everyone criticized me. Some said I was a gold digger and had daddy issues, but I loved him.

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A couple enjoying an early-morning coffee together.

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I'm a former divorce attorney. Here are 5 subtle red flags I learned to look out for in relationships.

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The author (not pictured) shares the red flags she saw in relationships as a divorce lawyer.

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My family moved from California to Germany. I expected we'd travel throughout Europe with the kids, but I realized no one was enjoying it.

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The author moved from California to Germany with her family.

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I didn't want to be the evil mother-in-law. I took time to get to know my sons' wives as individuals, not just as their partners.

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I became a regular at my local casino when I was unemployed. I networked directly with people in power and landed my next gig.

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The author started to network in casinos.

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I dated a man 20 years older than me. He helped me jump-start my career and open up emotionally.

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The author, not pictured, was in an age-gap relationship.

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I went to my favorite Halloween theme park events sober. They were even scarier — and more fun.

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The author enjoyed attending Halloween events while sober and found them even more scary.

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I'm a parent of 5 kids. Here are my 8 tips for parenting teens that everyone should know about.

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The author has raised five kids and has learned how to support teens.

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When I moved abroad, my mother was fearful and jealous. It strained our relationship, but I had to chase my dreams.

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The author, left, went to Italy with her mom, right.

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