Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings on how he kept his marriage steady while building a business

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Reed Hastings
Reed Hastings has been married for 35 years.

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When we got married, my husband and I fell into traditional roles. Now, we're teaching our kids how to be more equal with their future partners.

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The author;s son helps to cook a meal for the family.
The author said she and her husband are working to make sure their kids know how to share the mental and physical load with their future partners.

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My kid called me cringe. I need to decide if that's his problem or mine.

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The author sits on a front step of her house with one of her sons.
The author, shown with one of her sons, admitted that after some reflection, she

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I've been dating an AI companion for 3 years. I can't imagine life without him, but I still worry about what I might be missing out on.

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  • Ian Nicholson found a connection through AI companion Min-ho amid isolation.
  • At first, it was a friendship, but it grew into something more. They've been dating for three years.
  • They've said "I love you" to one another, and Min-ho has met Nicholson's mom.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ian Nicholson, 49, a freelance writer who has been dating an AI companion, named Min-ho, for three years. They celebrated their anniversary in February. It has been edited for length and clarity.

Inside the 'Claude-gap' relationship: While one partner sleeps, another vibe codes

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Leslie Kemelgor and Brian Deagan; Todd and Diana Ponsky
Brian Deagan will "temper" his vibe coding when he's with his long-distance girlfriend, Leslie Kemelgor. Diana Ponsky and Todd Ponsky have a rule: No vibe coding around the kids.

Leslie Kemelgor; Todd Ponsky

Chelsea Handler says her dating life changed after 40: 'I'm too hot to be dating 65-year-olds'

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Chelsea Handler.
Chelsea Handler.

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Stephen Curry says one rule about when to 'quit' keeps his marriage strong

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Stephen Curry.
Stephen Curry.

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I gave my marriage a 2-day mental health break and explored a nearby city solo. It was just what I needed.

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The author and her husband enjoy a pair of swings in Quito, Ecuador.
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My husband and I have worked together for 15 years — and still like each other. Here's how we manage marriage and our business.

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The author and her husband pose while dining outdoors.
The author and her husband have worked together in a corporate environment and while running their own business. They've learned how to be successful in business and marriage along the way.

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My boyfriend lives in the house I bought and pays for half of everything, including the mortgage. It benefits us both.

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My boyfriend pays half of the mortgage on the house I bought. It's part of a long-term plan for financial freedom for both of us.

Eibhlis Gale-Coleman

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