I lived alone for 6 weeks before moving in with my boyfriend. It completely changed my outlook on our relationship.

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Living alone before moving in with my partner helped me grow and learn valuable lessons about myself.

Bridgette Ugarte

Actor Jane Seymour, 75, explains why she and her partner celebrate their relationship every month

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Jane Seymour.
Jane Seymour, 75, says having a great relationship is "the icing on the cake."

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I hyphenated my last name when I got married. I regretted it for 25 years, so I'm finally letting go of the hyphen.

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Susan Teresa and her husband in the car
The author (left) hyphenated her last name when she married her husband (right).

Courtesy of Susan Teresa

My husband and I just celebrated our 30th anniversary. Here's what I've learned about love, life, and parenting.

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selfie of Christina Daves and her husband in front of the ocean
The author (right) celebrated her 30th wedding anniversary.

Courtesy of Christina Daves

I run a business with my husband. We put our marriage first and don't let our egos get in the way — here's my advice.

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Susie Moore and her husband, Heath.

Courtesy of Susie Moore

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.

Courtesy of Kathy Larson.

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

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