My grandma is practicing 'Swedish death cleaning,' or getting rid of things before you die. It inspired me to declutter, too.

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The author (not pictured) was inspired by her grandmother to declutter her own home.

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My husband and I waited to get married so that we could focus on finances and our careers. Waiting made us stronger.

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The author, left, waited until her 30s to get married.

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I'm a professional declutterer and think everyone should get rid of things before they move. Here's how to do it.

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A woman takes a break from the burden of packing

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I ghosted my best friend of 15 years when we grew apart. I don't regret it.

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The author, not pictured, struggled to connect with her best friend.

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I'm 36 and never dating again because I can't afford a partner or a family. I prefer my drama-free, single life.

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The author, not pictured, wants to remain single.

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A job offer took me 9,000 miles away from home. I sold almost everything I owned and finally learned how to declutter.

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Allison Kimsey moved to Indonesia for a job offer.

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My partner was in a 10-day medically induced coma after a botched wisdom tooth removal. It was just weeks before our wedding.

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The author's partner was in a coma before their wedding day.

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I met my husband in a gym class. 14 years later, our love of fitness has made us better parents and a stronger couple.

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The author, left, and her husband connect over fitness.

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We move states every couple of months for my wife's work. We feel at home regardless of where we go.

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The author and her wife move homes every 13 weeks.

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I hired a virtual assistant after I realized how overwhelmed I was with work. Asking for help was hard, but it's been so worth it.

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Tawny Lara (not pictured) hired a virtual assistant to help with her business.

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