My husband has spent years preparing for early retirement. I've been doing the opposite.

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Ashley Archambault

I quit finance at 54 to go full-time with my matchmaking side hustle. I love having a career where being older is an asset.

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Cassindy Chao now works as a full-time matchmaker.

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Jennifer Lawrence says a 15-minute compromise helps her and her husband make their differences work

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Jennifer Lawrence

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Your ex may be stalking you on LinkedIn

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My partner and I have been together for nearly a decade, but we still live apart. It's been great for our relationship.

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Maya Kokerov

I stopped being the first to reach out to friends. It made me realize I don't need to be liked by everyone.

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At 37, the author has decided to stop always being theone who initiates contact with friends.

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My wife loves to talk nonstop, but I love silence and alone time. We came to an agreement that saved our marriage.

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The author and his wife struggled with communication at first.

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4 signs you might be the family scapegoat — and how it ties into all your relationships

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Family scapegoats can struggle with trust.

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I take solo trips despite being in a committed 3-year relationship. It's my secret to being a better partner.

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I've been in a relationship for three years and still enjoy taking time to travel alone.

Catherine Work

Alison Brie says one trick has helped her and Dave Franco survive the holidays with the in-laws

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Dave Franco and Alison Brie have a trick for making holiday family time more manageable.

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