I bought a duplex with my ex so we could co-parent our son. He has 2 rooms and I get privacy.

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The author and her ex bought a duplex together to coparent their son.

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A compatibility researcher says dating apps are 'mostly a waste of time.' Here's how to find a partner you actually click with.

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Most couples don't feel a "spark" the first time they meet their partner.

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I thought I was too old to make new friends. A bold move proved me wrong.

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The author (in yellow) with her new set of friends at a bar in Connecticut.

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Hilary Duff says she divorced when her son was 2 to show him you have to 'fight for your happiness'

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Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff

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Would you pay $20 a month to find your true love? You might have to.

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Dating apps are how we meet people now, but they're also getting pricier.

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My company announced a return-to-office policy a few weeks ago. It's already affecting my relationship with my partner.

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The author (not pictured) received an RTO mandate.

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More people want open relationships, but many don't last. A sex researcher shares the 3 top reasons couples return to monogamy.

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Non-monogamy comes with its own challenges, Dr. Justin R. Garcia, the executive director of the Kinsey Institute, told Business Insider.

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I've been running a business with my childhood best friend. We set commandments to make sure our relationship always comes first.

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Ashley Morris bought a restaurant with his best friend.

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Three generations moved in next door and formed a 'family compound.' It's helping them avoid assisted living.

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Lauren McCadney and her family moved to be closer to each other.

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Lauren McCadney had always wanted to live next door to friends or family. In her late 50s, she finally made that happen, though not the way she'd planned.

My grandparents have been married for 54 years. Their relationship has taught me 3 lessons about love I plan to follow.

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I've learned a lot about relationships from watching my grandparents' marriage.

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