Coordinating holidays with multiple divorced families is tough. At 72, I'm learning when to let go.

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Family around the table during holiday
The author organizes the family's celebration as the matriarch.

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I met my husband buying salmon one night after work. We've been together for 12 years.

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Kat Milner's first date with her now-husband lasted over seven hours.

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I offered to help my best friend settle her mom's estate. I had no clue what I was signing up for.

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Alexandra Mysoor started her company Alix after helping a friend close her mom's estate.

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I sold my company for hundreds of millions and have more money than I'd ever need. Yet at 66, I have no plans to retire.

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David Chung founded Farmacy Beauty, which he sold in 2015.

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I live in a small mobile home at 81. I have everything I need.

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Jane Post knitting in her cozy, tiny home.
Jane Post knitting in her cozy, tiny home.

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My dad died unexpectedly. It taught me that I needed to plan for my funeral ahead of time.

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Family photo
The author's dad died unexpectedly.

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My husband used ChatGPT to write our anniversary card. Surprisingly, I'm not mad about it.

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The silhouette of a couple embracing each other.

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Unlike Taylor Swift, I argue with my partner every day. We've been together for 30 years.

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Couple arguing

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I threw a dinner party to avoid spending money on holiday gifts for friends. Now, it's my annual tradition.

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Jamie Valentino and her friends using finger guns at a dinner party
The author (right) hosts dinner parties for his friends.

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I dropped out of college to work at Trivago. Now I run the company.

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Johannes Thomas went from intern to CEO of Trivago

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