I never expected to meet my husband while working at a restaurant together post-college. It was surprisingly romantic.

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The author met her husband while working at a restaurant.

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My coworker dated 3 other women in the office before we fell for each other. We've been married for nearly 25 years.

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The author and her husband were coworkers first.

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I was able to keep my office romance a secret for 2 years. We've now been married for over a decade.

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The author and her husband.

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My coworker was 17 years older than me and was too attracted to me to be in the same meetings. We're now engaged.

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The author and her fiancé are in an age-gap relationship.

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When I became a 'DINK,' my apartment in NYC got a major upgrade. I'm paying $150 less a month on rent and now have a backyard.

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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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