When I quit my job, the CFO came to my house and kissed me. We've now been married for over 25 years.

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Pauline Milner and her husband have been married for 25 years
The author, left, met her husband, right, when they were coworkers.

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I've been with my boyfriend for 12 years. We own a home, are planning to adopt a child, but don't want to marry.

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The author (left) and her partner have been together for 12 years and have no plans on getting married.

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I don't like dogs, and it's messing up my dating life

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The author, not pictured, isn't a fan of dogs.

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I'm a millennial and one of my best friends is a boomer. It's helped me gain perspective about aging.

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The author (right) and her friend have a 26-year age gap.

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I took my kids to London. Restaurants there were happy to accommodate all their food allergies.

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The author traveled with her kids to London and was surprised at how allergy-friendly restaurants were in the city.

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I moved from Venezuela to Vermont 2 years ago. I have more career opportunities but it's hard to make friends.

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The author moved from Venezuela to Vermont two years ago and shares the biggest cultural shocks.

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I almost threw my mom's engagement ring into her grave. I felt it belonged with her, but now I'm glad I didn't.

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The author was tempted to throw her mom's engagement ring with her casket at her funeral.

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I got a divorce, but my ex-husband and I are still close. Some people don't understand how we can be such good friends.

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Kelly Magyarics (not pictured) and her ex-husband are divorced, but still close friends.

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I'm Gen X and about to retire. I'm excited to have more time for things I love, but stressed about financial stability.

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My wife and I are both freelancers, which can be a strain on our marriage. We do these 5 things to support each other.

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The author, not pictured, is a freelancer with his wife.

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