I'm happy I was an only child. It made me more independent and I got more financial support from my parents.

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Sandrine Jacquot is an only child.

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When my son was arrested as a teen, I worried about his future. But it was the best thing to happen to him.

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Her son, not pictured, was arrested and couldn't go to college.

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Brain Study Suggests We Perceive Time Through Activities, Not By Minutes or Hours

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When I had children, my mother-in-law refused to be called 'Grandma,' which confused me. 30 years later, I finally understand.

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The author, not pictured, couldn't understand her aging mother-in-law.

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The classic psychological phenomenon behind Trump supporters' fake ear bandages

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On left, Former President Donald Trump wearing a bandage on his ear. On right, a Trump supporter at the RNC wearing a red MAGA hat and ear bandage in solidarity.

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My ex and I broke up a month before our wedding day because planning was so stressful. I'm never doing it again.

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The author only has a few photos of her wedding dress before her wedding was canceled.

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Rucking is a buzzy fitness trend so I tried it. I'm fit and loved how efficiently it turned my daily walk into a challenging workout.

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Rachel Hosie tried rucking, a workout loved by tech execs and CrossFit athletes.

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Iran may pay for you to be trans, but it comes with a cost — your dignity

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Iran's transgender policy might seem surprisingly liberal, but a closer look reveals a darker picture.

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I moved home after college to live with my parents, 3 siblings, and grandpa. It's crowded, but I'm saving money while looking for a job.

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Luke Macy lives with his three siblings, parents, and grandfather.

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4 traits shared by fit and active older people, according to a personal trainer whose eldest client is 96

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Lauren Hurst specializes in personal training for older adults.

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