After 2 big breakups, I sold my stuff and moved to Rome. It didn't fix my problems, but I found a new version of myself.

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Author Jen Belcher leaning on bridge, smiling
I booked a one-way ticket to Rome in my 30s after hitting rock bottom. Moving didn't rescue me or solve my issues, but it changed me.

Jen Belcher

I hadn't seen my sister for 2 years. We met in Liechtenstein to reconnect.

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The author and her sister pose for a photo while visiting Liechtenstein.
After years apart, the author (right) and her sister were finally able to meet up in a new-to-them foreign country.

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Emma Watson, 35, says the pressure to get married is 'a violence' against young people

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Emma Watson is seen during the Milan Fashion Week - Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 on September 21, 2023 in Milan, Italy.
Emma Watson.

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My grandparents say the keys to their 65-year marriage include staying independent and having a healthy social life

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The author's grandparents Barbara and Richard Coupe celebrating 65 years of marriage and cutting a cake.
The author's grandparents recently celebrated their 65th anniversary.

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My partner and I give each other 'jobs' when we travel. It makes our trips easier and more fun.

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Author Tiana Molony and man with glasses smiling in selfie
I plan the small details of our couple trips. In exchange, my partner handles all of the maps and navigation — it's a win for us both.

Tiana Molony

I email my 106-year-old grandmother every Friday. It's one of the most meaningful commitments I've ever made.

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The author posing with her grandmother.
Emailing my grandmother every week is a tradition that helps us stay connected despite the distance.

Catherine Work

I called my sister and her friend answered as a joke. We talked for 20 minutes, and now we're married.

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The author and her husband pose on the beach.
The author said a girls' trip to Seattle changed her whole life.

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My mom's ex-boyfriend and I are still in touch after 30 years. He paid off my student debt, we travel together, and I call him my 'second dad.'

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The author and her mother's ex-boyfriend, Charles, in Scotland.
The author stayed close to her mother's ex-boyfriend.

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7 signs of a bad friend, and how to end your friendship

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Two women sitting back to back
Even if you're close, there are red flags that a friendship isn't worth staying in.

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'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary shares 5 pieces of blunt life advice: 'You have to learn how to shut up'

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Kevin O'Leary
Kevin O'Leary is an investor on "Shark Tank."

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