My husband and I were looking forward to being empty nesters. Then my brother with Down syndrome asked if he could move in.

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Woman with brother
The author's brother moved in with her and her husband in 2025.

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I forgot my headphones when I went to the gym. It led to a great conversation with a stranger.

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The author at the gym with a barbell on her shoulders
The author found that forgetting her headphones when she went to the gym actually led to a good thing.

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I fell in love with my friend's twin. We had only dated long-distance before he proposed and I said 'yes.'

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Family posing with pumpkins
The author got engaged to her now-husband after only dating long distance.

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I decided to stop dating after my third divorce. I've never been happier.

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The author at the farmer's market.
The author enjoys spending time by herself, and with her friends and loved ones.

Courtesy of Jennifer Jane

I'm not married and don't have children. I still have a will specifying where my money should go.

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The author poses near a marsh.
The author admits that being superstitious kept her from making a will.

Courtesy of Elana Rabinowitz

I bought the viral Starbucks bear cup after camping outside the store at 1 a.m. They only had 2 in stock.

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Man posing with Starbucks Bearista cup
Paden Ferguson was able to get a Starbucks Bearista on release day.

Courtesy of Paden Ferguson

My boyfriend and I decided not to buy a house and instead rent small studios. Minimalist living works for us.

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Catherine Work and her boyfriend at dinner table
The author and her boyfriend prefer a minimalist lifestyle.

Courtesy of Catherine Work

As a dietitian and mom, I focus on boosting my kids' immune system during cold months. Here's what I buy.

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Family with two kids
The author buys certain Costco items to keep her family nourished and protected during the cold months.

Courtesy of the author

My 81-year-old grandma is still in remarkable health. She says not chasing traditional success is the key to her longevity.

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Janelle Jones' grandmother holding balloons that say 80
The author's grandmother is in her 80s.

Courtesy of Janelle Jones

I didn't take over my family's successful business after my mom died. I often wondered if it was the right choice.

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The author poses with her mother on a mountain vista in 2016.
The author, shown with her mother in 2016, always thought she would take over her mom's day care business. Then her mom got sick, and everything changed.

Courtesy of Alyssa Wiens

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