When I got married, I still did all of the housework and started to resent my husband. We had to learn how to be a team.

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The writer, left, and her husband, right, learned to work as a team to do chores.

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I live in Boston and New York City. Supercommuting is hard, but I'm unwilling to sacrifice my personal or professional life.

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Sophie Rae lives in Boston and New York City.

Sophie Rae

My wife isn't 'just' a stepmom to my son. He sees her as his other mom.

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The writer, left, and her son with his stepmom.

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Simone Biles' husband, Jonathan Owens, is missing training camp to watch his wife at the Olympics. Here's a timeline of their 4-year relationship.

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Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens have been together for over four years.

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A couple unhappy in their marriages met on Ashley Madison. They're still together 20 years after cheating on their spouses and have no regrets.

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Michael Oshust and Stephania Meyer on their wedding day, looking into each others eyes in front of the sea.
Michael Oshust and Stephania Meyer got married in 2007, after beginning their relationship while married to other people.

Michael Oshust and Stephania Meyer

I never wanted kids. My partner has a son, and it's been unexpectedly great.

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Alexandra Saville (not pictured) never wanted kids but was surprised by how much she enjoyed having a relationship with her partner's son.

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I'm remarried but still have the instincts of a single mom. I always ensure I make enough money to support my son on my own.

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Ashley Archambault was a single mom for seven years before getting remarried.

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I signed up for a matchmaker after getting tired of dating apps. I couldn't believe how well my first date went.

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Taylor Bannks is working with a matchmaker.

Taylor Bannks

I became a widow at 49 and found online dating soul-crushing. So I did something about it.

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Widow Nicky Wake set up a dating app for bereaved people like her.

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