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.

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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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My partner grew up rich, and I didn't. We almost broke up over my insecurities, but compassion and honesty have gotten us through.

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Geneviève Laforce said she hated her partner's generosity because she didn't have the means to reciprocate.

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When I had children, my mother-in-law refused to be called 'Grandma,' which confused me. 30 years later, I finally understand.

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The author, not pictured, couldn't understand her aging mother-in-law.

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When my son's dad moved out, we thought our relationship was over — but we're still family

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Sara Graybeal with her son and her son's father. They are smiling and standing on a beach.
Sara Graybeal doesn't live with her son's father anymore, but they still consider each other family.

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My partner and I divorced after 19 years together. It wasn't the end of the world.

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The author, not pictured, is starting over after their divorce.

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My partner and I opened our relationship, and I was surprised by how close I became with his girlfriend

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Rachel Krantz is the author of the memoir "Open: One Woman's Journey Through Love and Polyamory."

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