The surprising effects loneliness has on your brain and body

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Loneliness can create a chain reaction of serious health issues if not adequately addressed. Business Insider's Mia De Graaf breaks down what happens inside your body when you're lonely.

A couple started out with about $45 between them. Over their 23 years together, they've paid off $350,000 of debt.

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She started her business from scratch when she moved to be with her fiancé. He covers the bulk of their expenses with his $200,000 income.

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I would never get married without a prenup — even though mine didn't protect me during my divorce

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My business partner ended our relationship via email and outlined everything wrong with me. She still wanted to be friends.

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The author received an angry email from her business partner.

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Michelle Obama doesn't want you to think her marriage is perfect: 'There are some broken things that happen even in the best of marriages'

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Barack and Michelle Obama have been married for 31 years.

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People are burning out on dating apps for two reasons, Hinge CEO says

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Dating app fatigue is real, Hinge's CEO admits. But for its part, Hinge is trying to change that through new AI features.

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Why apps like Tinder are getting dumped by some singles for lengthy date-me docs

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Steve Krouse, the founder of coding platform Val Town, believes that Date-Me Docs are a good screening tool for long-term compatibility.

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Here's how to get Tinder Select, the dating app's exclusive $499-a-month membership

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Tinder's 10th anniversary took place in September 2022.

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My work wife and I got so close that she started sleeping at my house to shorten her commute. We stopped talking when she left the company.

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The author became close friends with her coworker.

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